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Priyadarshan biography
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, born on 30 January 1957 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Priyadarshan's screen career began in 1978 with Thiranottam, playing Assistant director.
Priyadarshan has appeared in 103 films and 3 television or streaming titles across Malayalam cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema and Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Haiwaan (2026), Bhooth Bangla (2026), Corona Papers (2023).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South and Padma Shri in arts.
Coming up next: Untitled Mohanlal film.
Jubliz has 1 story about Priyadarshan, most recently Bhumi and Akshay reunite.
- Also known as
- Priyadarshan Soman
- Born
- 30 January 1957 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Work
- Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer, Actor
- Film industries
- Malayalam cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema, Tamil cinema
- Years active
- 1982 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
- Padma Shri in arts
Priyadarshan filmography
104 films and 3 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled Mohanlal film | Malayalam | Announced | ||
| 2026 | Haiwaan | Hindi | ||
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla | Hindi | Co-written screenplay with Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair | |
| 2023 | Corona Papers | Malayalam | Also producer | |
| 2023 | Appatha | Tamil | ||
| 2021 | Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | Malayalam | ||
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | Hindi | ||
| 2018 | Sometimes | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Nimir | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Oppam | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Aamayum Muyalum | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Kalimannu | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Rangrezz | Hindi | ||
| 2013 | Geethaanjali | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Tezz | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | Hindi | ||
| 2011 | Oru Marubhoomikkadha | Malayalam | ||
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Bumm Bumm Bole | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Aakrosh | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Billu | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Poi Solla Porom | Producer | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Kanchivaram | Tamil |
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| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Raakilipattu | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Dhol | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Malamaal Weekly | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Kyon Ki | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Garam Masala | Hindi | 50th Film as a Director | |
| 2004 | Wanted | Malayalam | ||
| 2004 | Vettam | Malayalam | ||
| 2004 | Hulchul | Hindi | ||
| 2003 | Lesa Lesa | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Kilichundan Mampazham | Malayalam | ||
| 2003 | Hungama | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Malayalam | Also producer | |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Megham | Malayalam | ||
| 1998 | Saat Rang Ke Sapne | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Virasat | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Oru Yathramozhi | Malayalam | ||
| 1997 | Chandralekha | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Kala Pani | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | The City | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Minnaram | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Kinnaripuzhayoram | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Gandeevam | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Midhunam | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Manichitrathazhu | Second Unit director | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Gardish | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Muskurahat | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Advaitham | Malayalam | ||
| 1991 | Nirnayam | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Kilukkam | Malayalam | 25th Film as a Director | |
| 1991 | Gopura Vasalile | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Abhimanyu | Malayalam | ||
| 1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | Malayalam | ||
| 1990 | Akkare Akkare Akkare | Malayalam | ||
| 1989 | Vandanam | Malayalam | ||
| 1989 | Dhanushkodi | Malayalam | Dropped Project | |
| 1988 | Vellanakalude Nadu | Malayalam | ||
| 1988 | Oru Muthassi Katha | Malayalam | ||
| 1988 | Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu | Malayalam | ||
| 1988 | Chithram | Malayalam | ||
| 1988 | Aryan | Malayalam | ||
| 1987 | Chinnamanikkuyile | Tamil | Unreleased | |
| 1987 | Cheppu | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Thalavattam | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | T. P. Balagopalan M.A | Film director | Malayalam | Cameo |
| 1986 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Ninnishtam Ennishtam | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Hello My Dear Wrong Number | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Dheem Tharikida Thom | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Chekkeranoru Chilla | Malayalam | ||
| 1986 | Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | Malayalam | ||
| 1985 | Punnaram Cholli Cholli | Malayalam | ||
| 1985 | Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya | Malayalam | ||
| 1985 | Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil | Malayalam | ||
| 1985 | Boeing Boeing | Malayalam | ||
| 1985 | Aram + Aram = Kinnaram | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Vanitha Police | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Poochakkoru Mookkuthi | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Odaruthammava Aalariyam | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Muthodu Muthu | Malayalam | ||
| 1984 | Ente Kalithozhan | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Kuyilinethedi | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Man in restaurant | Malayalam | Uncredited |
| 1983 | Engane Nee Marakkum | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Bhookambam | Malayalam | ||
| 1982 | Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam | Malayalam | ||
| 1982 | Padayottam | Script supervisor | Malayalam | |
| 1981 | Thenum Vayambum | Assistant director | Malayalam | |
| 1978 | Thiranottam | Assistant director | Malayalam |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Manorathangal | ZEE5 | Episodes: "Olavum Theeravum" and "Shilalikhithangal" | |
| 2021 | Navarasa | Netflix | Episode: "Summer of '92" | |
| 2020 | Forbidden Love | ZEE5 | Episode: "Anamika" |
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