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Dileesh Nair

Known For
Writing
Active Years
2009–2025 (17 Years)
Total Credits
17 credits in database
Writing 17 credits
17
Total Credits
2009–2025
17 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Dileesh Nair (specifically focusing on his writing/identity).
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[1] Known for: Writing. Also known as Dileesh Karunakaran. 15 known credits.
[2] Penned the script for Salt N' Pepper with Syam Pushkaran. Prakash Raj bought remake rights (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi).
[3] Actor: Virus (2019), Pulimada (2023), Naradan (2022).
[4] Known as: Writer, Actor, Director, Story, and Original Story. Work includes: Mayaanadhi, Salt N' Pepper, Rifle Club, Idukki Gold, Da Thadiya, Tadka, Tamaar Padaar, and Un Samayal Arayil.
[5] Known for: Rifle Club, Tadka, Manto.
[6] Penned Salt N' Pepper with Syam Pushkaran. In 2012, wrote script for Da Thadiya (directed by Aashiq Abu) with Syam Pushkaran.
Name: Dileesh Nair (also known as Dileesh Karunakaran).
Roles: Writer, actor, director, story, and original story.
Writing credits: Salt N' Pepper (co-written with Syam Pushkaran), Da Thadiya (2012, co-written with Syam Pushkaran), Mayaanadhi, Rifle Club, Idukki Gold, Tadka, Tamaar Padaar, Un Samayal Arayil, and Manto.
Acting credits: Virus (2019), Pulimada (2023), and Naradan (2022).
Additional info: Salt N' Pepper's Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi remake rights were purchased by Prakash Raj.

Dileesh Nair, also known as Dileesh Kar

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Career

Career overview

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[1] Known for Writing. Also known as Dileesh Karunakaran. 15 known credits.
[2] Penned the script for Salt N' Pepper with Syam Pushkaran. Remake rights (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi) bought by Prakash Raj.
[3] Known for Virus (2019), Pulimada (2023), Naradan (2022). (Note: Source says "Actor: Virus", but [4] says he is known as Writer, Actor, Director, Story, and Original Story).
[4] Known as Writer, Actor, Director, Story, and Original Story. Works include Mayaanadhi, Salt N' Pepper, Rifle Club, Idukki Gold, Da Thadiya, Tadka, Tamaar Padaar, and Un Samayal Arayil.
[5] Known for Rifle Club, Tadka, Manto.
[6] Penned script for Salt N' Pepper with Syam Pushkaran. Remake rights bought by Prakash Raj. In 2012, wrote script for Da Thadiya (directed by Aashiq Abu) with Syam Pushkaran.
Paragraph 1: General Overview/Roles.
Dileesh Nair, also known as Dileesh Karunakaran, is an Indian film personality credited as a writer, actor, director, and story creator. His professional work includes 15 known credits. His writing contributions span various titles, including Mayaanadhi, Salt N' Pepper, Rifle Club, Idukki Gold, Da Thadiya, Tadka, Tamaar Padaar, and Un Samayal Arayil. He is also associated with the films Manto and Pulimada.
Paragraph 2: Specific Writing Collaborations/Details.
Nair has collaborated with Syam Pushkaran on several projects. Together, they penned the script for Salt N' Pepper. The remake rights for Salt N' Pepper in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi were acquired by actor and film director Prakash Raj. Additionally, in 2012, Nair and Pushkaran wrote the script for the film Da Thadiya, which was directed by Aashiq Abu.
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Dileesh Nair, who is also known as Dileesh Karunakaran, is an Indian film personality recognized for his work as a writer, actor, director, and story creator. His professional credits include 15 known works. His writing and story contributions involve several films, such as Mayaanadhi, Salt N' Pepper, Rifle Club, Idukki Gold, Da Thadiya, Tadka, Tamaar Padaar, and Un Samayal Arayil. His filmography also includes titles such as Manto, Pulimada, Naradan, and Virus.

Nair has engaged in significant writing collaborations with Syam Pushkaran. The two worked together to pen the script for Salt N' Pepper. Following its production, the Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi remake rights for Salt N' Pepper were purchased by actor and film director Prakash Raj. Furthermore, in 2012, Nair and Pushkaran co-wrote the script for Da Thadiya, a film directed by Aashiq Abu. Through these various roles in the industry, Nair has established a presence across multiple cinematic projects.
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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Lovely · DirectorLovely · Writer
Rifle Club · Writer
Pulimada
Tadka · Original StoryNaradan
Anjaam Pathiraa
Virus
Mayaanadhi · Writer
Chandrettan Evideya
Tamaar Padaar · WriterTamaar Padaar · DirectorUn Samayal Arayil · Story
Idukki Gold · Writer
Da Thadiya · Writer
Salt N' Pepper · Writer
So Happy Together

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • Lovely (2025) Director
  • Lovely (2025) Writer
  • Rifle Club (2024) Writer
  • Pulimada (2023)
  • Tadka (2022) Original Story
  • Naradan (2022) as Freddy
  • Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) as Cocaine Shameer
  • Virus (2019) as Person in news interview
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  • Mayaanadhi (2017) Writer
  • Chandrettan Evideya (2015) as Shivadasan
  • Tamaar Padaar (2014) Writer
  • Tamaar Padaar (2014) Director
  • Un Samayal Arayil (2014) Story
  • Idukki Gold (2013) Writer
  • Da Thadiya (2012) Writer
  • Salt N' Pepper (2011) Writer
  • So Happy Together (2009) as Farath

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Dileesh Nair is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rifle Club (2024), Pulimada (2023), Virus (2019).

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Dileesh Nair has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2025.

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Subject: Dileesh Nair (specifically focusing on his writing/identity). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words...

Dileesh Nair by the numbers

17credits
17films
0TV series
2009–2025active years

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