Dileep
Born October 27, 1967 (Age: 58)
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Edavanakkad, Kochi, Kerala, India
Biography
Dileep (born Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai) is a popular Malayalam actor, producer, and businessman. Starting his career as a mimicry artist, he rose to fame in the 1990s with his natural comic timing and went on to become one of the biggest stars in Malayalam cinema. Known for his versatility, Dileep has appeared in over 150 films ranging from slapstick comedies to family dramas and action packed entertainers. He gained widespread recognition with hits like Punjabi House (1998), Thenkasipattanam (2000), Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001), Meesa Madhavan (2002), Kunjikoonan (2002), Kalyanaraman (2002), C.I.D. Moosa (2003), Runway (2004), Vettam (2004), Chanthupottu (2005), Vinodayathra (2007), Bodyguard (2010) and Two Countries (2015), many of which remain fan favorites. Beyond acting, he has also produced several films under his banner Grand Productions. Dileep has received multiple Kerala State Film Awards and numerous popular accolades throughout his three decade long career. Despite controversies, he continues to be a leading figure in the Malayalam film industry, admired for his crowd pleasing roles and strong boxoffice presence.
Dileep (born Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai) is a popular Malayalam actor, producer, and businessman. Starting his career as a mimicry artist, he rose to fame in the 1990s with his natural comic timing and went on to become one of the biggest stars in Malayalam cinema. Known for his versatility, Dileep has appeared in over 150 films ranging from slapstick comedies to family dramas and action packed entertainers.
He gained widespread recognition with hits like Punjabi House (1998), Thenkasipattanam (2000), Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001), Meesa Madhavan (2002), Kunjikoonan (2002), Kalyanaraman (2002), C.I.D. Moosa (2003), Runway (2004), Vettam (2004), Chanthupottu (2005), Vinodayathra (2007), Bodyguard (2010) and Two Countries (2015), many of which remain fan favorites. Beyond acting, he has also produced several films under his banner Grand Productions.
Dileep has received multiple Kerala State Film Awards and numerous popular accolades throughout his three decade long career. Despite controversies, he continues to be a leading figure in the Malayalam film industry, admired for his crowd pleasing roles and strong boxoffice presence.
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Filmography
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023
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as Sathyanathan
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Age: 55
Georgettan's Pooram
2017
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as George Vadakkan
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Age: 49
2 Countries
2015
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as Ullas Kumar
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Age: 48
Ring Master
2014
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as Prince
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Age: 46
Mayamohini
2012
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as Mayamohini/Mohan
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Age: 44
Christian Brothers
2011
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as Joji Varghese Mappilla
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Age: 43
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
2010
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as Solomon
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Age: 43
Kaaryasthan
2010
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as Krishnan Unni
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Age: 43
Toofan
2010
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as Charan Laathi
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Age: 42
Aagathan
2010
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as Gautham Menon
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Age: 42
Twenty 20
2008
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as Karthik Varma
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Age: 40
Speed Track
2007
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as Arjun Kumar
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Age: 39
Chess
2006
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as Vijayakrishnan
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Age: 38
Meesa Madhavan
2002
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as 'Meesha' Madhavan
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Age: 34
Thenkasipattanam
2000
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as Shathrughnan
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Age: 33
Joker
2000
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as Babu
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Age: 33
Varnakkazhchakal
2000
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as Kunju
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Age: 32
Mister Butler
2000
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as Gopal Krishnan
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Age: 32
Darling Darling
2000
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as Karthik
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Age: 32
Manthrimaalikayil Manasammatham
1998
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as Alex
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Age: 30
Kallukondoru Pennu
1998
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as
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Age: 30
Kudamattam
1997
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as Appukuttan
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Age: 29
Manthrika Kuthira
1996
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as
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Age: 28