Priyadarshan

Known For: Directing
Born: January 30, 1957
Place of Birth: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Priyadarshan

Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Though he began his career in Malayalam cinema in 1984, Priyadarshan has been mainly active in Hindi cinema for the past decade. Best known for his comedy films, Priyadarshan has also tried his hand at action and thriller films from time to time. His collaborations with Mohanlal were popular in Malayalam cinema during the 1980s and 1990s, with films such as Boeing Boeing, Thalavattam, Vellanakalude Nadu, Chithram, Vandanam, Kilukkam, Abhimanyu, Mithunam, Thenmavin Kombath, and Kala Pani. Actors he has worked with over several films include Kuthiravattam Pappu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Sukumari, and Mukesh. Priyadarshan was one of the first direct…

Filmography

Haiwaan

2026 · Director, Writer

Bhooth Bangla

2026 · Director, Screenplay

Manorathangal

2024 · Director

Appatha

2023 · Screenplay, Director

Corona Papers

2023 · Director, Writer, Producer

Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea

2021 · Dialogue, Screenplay, Director, Story, Lyricist

Navarasa

2021 · Story, Director

Hungama 2

2021 · Story, Director

Forbidden Love

2020 · Director

Nimir

2018 · Director, Screenplay

Sometimes

2017 · Director, Screenplay, Story

Oppam

2016 · Screenplay, Director

Aamayum Muyalum

2014 · Director, Writer

Geethanjali

2013 · Director

Kalimannu

2013 · Himself

Rangrezz

2013 · Director

Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal

2012 · Director

Tezz

2012 · Director

Le Halua Le

2012 · Story

Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha

2011 · Director, Dialogue

Aakrosh

2010 · Director

Khatta Meetha

2010 · Screenplay, Director

Bumm Bumm Bole

2010 · Director

De Dana Dan

2009 · Director, Screenplay

Billu

2009 · Director, Screenplay

Poi Solla Porom

2008 · Producer

Mere Baap Pehle Aap

2008 · Director

Kanchivaram

2008 · Director, Screenplay, Story

Bhool Bhulaiyaa

2007 · Director

Dhol

2007 · Director

Bhagam Bhag

2006 · Director

Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw

2006 · Story

Chup Chup Ke

2006 · Director, Screenplay

Malamaal Weekly

2006 · Director

Kilukkam Kilukilukkam

2006 · Himself

Garam Masala

2005 · Screenplay, Director, Story

Kyon Ki...

2005 · Director, Writer

London

2005 · Original Story

Hulchul

2004 · Director

Vettam

2004 · Director, Writer

Wanted

2004 · Screenplay

Hungama

2003 · Screenplay, Story, Director

Lesa Lesa

2003 · Director

Kilichundan Mampazham

2003 · Director, Writer

Azhagana Naatkal

2001 · Original Story

Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar

2001 · Director

Kakkakuyil

2001 · Director, Screenplay

Snegithiye

2000 · Screenplay, Director

Hera Pheri

2000 · Director

Megham

1999 · Director

Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

1998 · Director

Chandralekha

1998 · Story

Kabhi Na Kabhi

1998 · Director, Screenplay

Saat Rang Ke Sapne

1998 · Director

Aaram Thamburan

1997 · Second Unit Director

Chandralekha

1997 · Director, Writer

Virasat

1997 · Director

Oru Yaatra Mozhi

1997 · Story

Kaalapani

1996 · Director, Story, Screenplay

Muthu

1995 · Original Story

Engirundho Vandhan

Engirundho Vandhan

1995 · Story

Gandeevam

1994 · Director

The City

1994 · Story

The City

1994 · Story

Minnaram

1994 · Director, Screenplay

Kinnaripuzhayoram

1994 · Writer

Thenmavin Kombath

1994 · Director, Writer

Manichitrathazhu

1993 · Second Unit Director

Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege

1993 · Story

Midhunam

1993 · Director

Gardish

1993 · Director

Muskurahat

1992 · Writer, Director

Adwaytham

1991 · Director

Kilukkam

1991 · Director, Story

Abhimanyu

1991 · Director

Gopura Vasalile

1991 · Director

Nirnayam

1991 · Screenplay, Director, Story

Alludugaru

1990 · Original Story

Kadathanadan Ambadi

1990 · Director

No. 20 Madras Mail

1990 · Himself

Akkare Akkare Akkare

1990 · Director

Vandanam

1989 · Director, Writer

Chithram

1988 · Director, Writer

Vellanakalude Naadu

1988 · Director

Aryan

1988 · Director

Manasukkul Mathappu

Manasukkul Mathappu

1988 · Story

Oru Muthassi Katha

1988 · Director

Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu

1988 · Director

Oozham

1988 · Assistant Director

Cheppu

1987 · Director, Writer

Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil

1986 · Writer, Director

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

1986 · Writer, Director

Thalavattam

1986 · Writer, Director

T. P. Balagopalan M.A.

1986

Hello My Dear Wrong Number

1986 · Producer, Director, Writer

Ninnishtam Ennishtam

1986 · Writer

Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu

1986 · Director

Dheem Tharikida Thom

1986 · Writer, Director

Boeing Boeing

1985 · Writer, Director

Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil

1985 · Director, Writer

Aram + Aram = Kinnaram

1985 · Director

Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya

1985 · Director

Punnaram Cholli Cholli

1985 · Director, Story

Poochakkoru Mookkuthi

1984 · Director, Writer

Vanitha Police

1984 · Writer

Odaruthammava Aalariyam

1984 · Director

Engane Nee Marakkum

1983 · Writer

Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare

Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare

1983 · Story

Coolie

1983 · Story

Kuyiline Thedi

1983 · Writer

Hello Madras Girl

1983 · Man in Restaurant

Bhookambam

1983 · Writer

Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam

1982

Kadathu

1981 · Writer

Thiranottam

1978 · Assistant Director

Priyadharshan 100

— · Director, Writer

Bhoot Police 2

— · Director

Wicked Sunny

— · Director

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