Dileesh Pothan
Biography
Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film actor and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He was born on February 19, 1981, in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Also known as Dileesh Pothen, he began his career as an associate director and served as an assistant director under Aashiq Abu. He made his directorial debut with the 2016 comedy drama film Maheshinte Prathikaaram. Dileesh Pothan is also known for his acting work, with 95 known credits. He is a male actor and director in the Malayalam film industry.
Career overview
Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film actor and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He began his career as an associate director to the 2010 film 9 KK Road. Pothan served as an assistant director under Aashiq Abu, assisting in five of Aashiq's films.
As an actor, Dileesh Pothan has credits in multiple films, with a total of 95 known credits. His work in the film industry is primarily focused on Malayalam cinema. Pothan's experience as an associate director and assistant director has likely influenced his approach to acting.
Dileesh Pothan made his directorial debut with the 2016 comedy drama film Maheshinte Prathikaaram. In addition to directing and acting, Pothan is also a producer. He is known by multiple names, including Dileesh Pothan and Dileesh Pothen, with the latter being written as ദിലീഷ് പോത്തൻ in his native language. Pothan's career in Malayalam cinema spans multiple roles, including acting, directing, and producing, with a notable presence in the industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
98 titles- Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil (2026) as Madhu
- Sathyathil Sambhavichathu (2026)
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (2026) Producer
- Cherukkanum Pennum (2025) as Subhash
- Ronth (2025) as SI Yohannan
- Ouseppinte Osiyathu (2025) as Michael
- Machante Malakha (2025) as Dasan
- Am Ah (2025) as Stephan
- Tiger's Pond (2025) as Malabari
- I Am Kathalan (2024) as Chacko Periyadan
- Premalu (2024) Producer
- Turbo (2024) as Andrew
- Rifle Club (2024) as Secretary Avaran
- Thalavan (2024) as Udhayabanu / DYSP
- Golam (2024) as Issac John
- Abraham Ozler (2024) as Alexander / Sudhakaran
- Gumasthan (2024) as Advocate Thomas Kuruvilla
- Manasa Vacha (2024) as Dharavi Dinesh
- Kolambi (2023)
- O.Baby (2023) as Baby
- O.Baby (2023) Producer
- Garudan (2023) as Cyriac Joseph IPS
- Christopher (2023) as Abhilash Johnson IPS
- Thankam (2023) Producer
- Palthu Janwar (2022) as Kavalakkunnel Achan
- Palthu Janwar (2022) Producer
- Kaapa (2022) as Latheef
- CBI 5: The Brain (2022) as Chief Minister
- Bheeshma Parvam (2022) as James
- Kallan D'Souza (2022) as CI Manoj
- Pada (2022) as Narayanankutty
- Lalitham Sundaram (2022)
- Prakashan Parakkatte (2022) as Prakashan
- Djibouti (2021) as Thomachan
- Malik (2021) as Aboobacker
- Joji (2021) as Dr. Roy
- Joji (2021) Producer
- Joji (2021) Director
- Trance (2020) as Avarachan
- Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam (2019) as Kattuthara Joy
- Lonappante Mammodisa (2019) as Kunjuoottan
- Neeyum Njanum (2019)
- Virus (2019) as Prakashan
- Kumbalangi Nights (2019) as Police Inspector Raju Unni
- Kumbalangi Nights (2019) Producer
- Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal (2019)
- Sidharthan Enna Njan (2019) as Viswanathan
- Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019) as Abhilash Karikkan
- Unda (2019) as C. I. Mathews
- Moothon (2019) as Moosa
- Thottappan (2019) as Johnappan
- Drama (2018) as Dixon Lopez
- Ennaalum Sarath..? (2018) as Doctor
- Rosapoo (2018) as Kuttan
- Varathan (2018) as Benni
- Oru Kuprasidha Payyan (2018) as Dr. Suresh Babu
- Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal (2018) as Sony George Thykkadan
- Joseph (2018) as Peter
- Ee.Ma.Yau. (2018) as Vikariyachan
- Carbon (2018) as Thamban
- Ladoo (2018) as Suresh
- Kadha Paranja Kadha (2018)
- Padayottam (2018) as Senan
- Nieraali (2018) as Rajan
- Samaksham (2018)
- Ente Ummante Peru (2018) as Sivan Kutty
- Midnight Run (2018) as Truck Driver
- Pokkiri Simon (2017) as C. I. Alex
- Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) Director
- Role Models (2017) as Boss
- Rakshadhikari Baiju (Oppu) (2017) as George
- Tharangam (2017) as God
- Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela (2017) as Varkichan
- CIA: Comrade In America (2017) as Hari
- Honey Bee 2.5 (2017) as Director Thomas George
- Pullikaran Stara (2017) as Kuryachen
- Aby (2017) as CI George R S
- Guppy (2016) as Krishnan/Village Officer
- Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016) as Eldho
- Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016) Director
- Love 24x7 (2015) as News Reporter
- Ennum Eppozhum (2015) as Deepa's client's Son
- Chandrettan Evideya (2015) as Nadi Jyothishi
- Rani Padmini (2015) as Ullas Menon
- Gangster (2014) as DYSP Vithura Chengalath
- Tamaar Padaar (2014) as Siby Karimannoor
- Hangover (2014)
- Paisa Paisa (2013) as Omanakuttan
- 22 Female Kottayam (2012) as Advocate Philip Pothan
- Salt N' Pepper (2011) as Director
- Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999) as Man at movie theatre
- Samavarthi
- Karate Chandran Producer
- Nedumkandam Miracle Director
- Bouma
- Untitled Sandeep Pradeep Movie Producer
- Udumbanchola Vision
- Shalamon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dileesh Pothan best known for?
Dileesh Pothan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sathyathil Sambhavichathu (2026), Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (2026), Ronth (2025), Rifle Club (2024).
When and where was Dileesh Pothan born?
Dileesh Pothan was born on February 19, 1981 in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Dileesh Pothan have?
Dileesh Pothan has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Dileesh Pothan's background in cinema and television?
Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film actor and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He was born on February 19, 1981, in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Also known as Dileesh Pothen, he began his career as an associate director and served as an assistant director under Aashiq Abu. He made his directorial debut with the 2016 co...
Dileesh Pothan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ronth (2025) as SI Yohannan — aged about 44
- Rifle Club (2024) as Secretary Avaran — aged about 43
- Kaapa (2022) as Latheef — aged about 41
- Pokkiri Simon (2017) as C. I. Alex — aged about 36
- Sathyathil Sambhavichathu (2026) — aged about 45
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