Priyadarshan
Directing Born Jan 30, 1957 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 174 credits
Biography
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter with a career spanning over two decades. He has directed more than 80 films across several Indian languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. While his career began in Malayalam cinema in 1984, he has been primarily active in Hindi cinema for the last decade. Although he is best known for his work in the comedy genre, he has also directed action and thriller films. During the 1980s and 1990s, he gained popularity for his collaborations with actor Mohanlal on Malayalam films such as Boeing Boeing, Thalavattam, Vellanakalude Nadu, Chithram, Vandanam, Kilukkam, Abhimanyu, Mithunam, and Thenmavin Kombath.
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Career timeline
Bhooth Bangla · DirectorBhooth Bangla · ScreenplayHaiwaan · DirectorHaiwaan · Writer
Manorathangal · Director
Corona Papers · DirectorCorona Papers · WriterCorona Papers · ProducerAppatha · ScreenplayAppatha · Director
Navarasa · StoryNavarasa · DirectorHungama 2 · StoryHungama 2 · DirectorMarakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea · Dialogue
Forbidden Love · Director
Nimir · DirectorNimir · Screenplay
Sometimes · DirectorSometimes · ScreenplaySometimes · Story
Oppam · ScreenplayOppam · Director
Aamayum Muyalum · DirectorAamayum Muyalum · Writer
KalimannuGeethanjali · DirectorRangrezz · Director
Le Halua Le · StoryTezz · DirectorKamaal Dhamaal Malamaal · Director
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha · DirectorArabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha · Dialogue
Aakrosh · DirectorBumm Bumm Bole · DirectorKhatta Meetha · ScreenplayKhatta Meetha · Director
Billu · DirectorBillu · ScreenplayDe Dana Dan · DirectorDe Dana Dan · Screenplay
Poi Solla Porom · ProducerKanchivaram · DirectorKanchivaram · ScreenplayKanchivaram · StoryMere Baap Pehle Aap · Director
Bhool Bhulaiyaa · DirectorDhol · Director
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw · StoryChup Chup Ke · DirectorChup Chup Ke · ScreenplayBhagam Bhag · DirectorKilukkam Kilukilukkam
Kyon Ki... · DirectorKyon Ki... · WriterGaram Masala · ScreenplayGaram Masala · DirectorGaram Masala · Story
Wanted · ScreenplayHulchul · DirectorVettam · DirectorVettam · Writer
Kilichundan Mampazham · DirectorKilichundan Mampazham · WriterLesa Lesa · DirectorHungama · ScreenplayHungama · Story
Azhagana Naatkal · Original StoryKakkakuyil · DirectorKakkakuyil · ScreenplayYeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar · Director
Hera Pheri · DirectorSnegithiye · ScreenplaySnegithiye · Director
Megham · Director
Chandralekha · StoryKabhi Na Kabhi · DirectorKabhi Na Kabhi · ScreenplayDoli Saja Ke Rakhna · DirectorSaat Rang Ke Sapne · Director
Oru Yaatra Mozhi · StoryAaram Thamburan · Second Unit DirectorVirasat · DirectorChandralekha · DirectorChandralekha · Writer
Kaalapani · DirectorKaalapani · StoryKaalapani · Screenplay
Engirundho Vandhan · StoryMuthu · Original Story
Thenmavin Kombath · DirectorThenmavin Kombath · WriterGandeevam · DirectorMinnaram · DirectorMinnaram · Screenplay
Manichitrathazhu · Second Unit DirectorGardish · DirectorRaayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege · StoryMidhunam · Director
Muskurahat · WriterMuskurahat · Director
Full Filmography
174 titles- Bhooth Bangla (2026) Director
- Bhooth Bangla (2026) Screenplay
- Haiwaan (2026) Director
- Haiwaan (2026) Writer
- Manorathangal (2024) Director
- Corona Papers (2023) Director
- Corona Papers (2023) Writer
- Corona Papers (2023) Producer
- Appatha (2023) Screenplay
- Appatha (2023) Director
- Navarasa (2021) Story
- Navarasa (2021) Director
- Hungama 2 (2021) Story
- Hungama 2 (2021) Director
- Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) Dialogue
- Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) Screenplay
- Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) Director
- Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) Story
- Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) Lyricist
- Forbidden Love (2020) Director
- Nimir (2018) Director
- Nimir (2018) Screenplay
- Sometimes (2017) Director
- Sometimes (2017) Screenplay
- Sometimes (2017) Story
- Oppam (2016) Screenplay
- Oppam (2016) Director
- Aamayum Muyalum (2014) Director
- Aamayum Muyalum (2014) Writer
- Kalimannu (2013) as Himself
- Geethanjali (2013) Director
- Rangrezz (2013) Director
- Le Halua Le (2012) Story
- Tezz (2012) Director
- Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (2012) Director
- Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha (2011) Director
- Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha (2011) Dialogue
- Aakrosh (2010) Director
- Bumm Bumm Bole (2010) Director
- Khatta Meetha (2010) Screenplay
- Khatta Meetha (2010) Director
- Billu (2009) Director
- Billu (2009) Screenplay
- De Dana Dan (2009) Director
- De Dana Dan (2009) Screenplay
- Poi Solla Porom (2008) Producer
- Kanchivaram (2008) Director
- Kanchivaram (2008) Screenplay
- Kanchivaram (2008) Story
- Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008) Director
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) Director
- Dhol (2007) Director
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006) Story
- Chup Chup Ke (2006) Director
- Chup Chup Ke (2006) Screenplay
- Bhagam Bhag (2006) Director
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) as Himself
- Malamaal Weekly (2006) Director
- Kyon Ki... (2005) Director
- Kyon Ki... (2005) Writer
- Garam Masala (2005) Screenplay
- Garam Masala (2005) Director
- Garam Masala (2005) Story
- London (2005) Original Story
- Wanted (2004) Screenplay
- Hulchul (2004) Director
- Vettam (2004) Director
- Vettam (2004) Writer
- Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) Director
- Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) Writer
- Lesa Lesa (2003) Director
- Hungama (2003) Screenplay
- Hungama (2003) Story
- Hungama (2003) Director
- Azhagana Naatkal (2001) Original Story
- Kakkakuyil (2001) Director
- Kakkakuyil (2001) Screenplay
- Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001) Director
- Hera Pheri (2000) Director
- Snegithiye (2000) Screenplay
- Snegithiye (2000) Director
- Megham (1999) Director
- Chandralekha (1998) Story
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Director
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Screenplay
- Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) Director
- Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998) Director
- Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997) Story
- Aaram Thamburan (1997) Second Unit Director
- Virasat (1997) Director
- Chandralekha (1997) Director
- Chandralekha (1997) Writer
- Kaalapani (1996) Director
- Kaalapani (1996) Story
- Kaalapani (1996) Screenplay
- Engirundho Vandhan (1995) Story
- Muthu (1995) Original Story
- Thenmavin Kombath (1994) Director
- Thenmavin Kombath (1994) Writer
- Gandeevam (1994) Director
- Minnaram (1994) Director
- Minnaram (1994) Screenplay
- The City (1994) Story
- Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994) Writer
- The City (1994) Story
- Manichitrathazhu (1993) Second Unit Director
- Gardish (1993) Director
- Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege (1993) Story
- Midhunam (1993) Director
- Muskurahat (1992) Writer
- Muskurahat (1992) Director
- Adwaytham (1991) Director
- Nirnayam (1991) Screenplay
- Nirnayam (1991) Director
- Nirnayam (1991) Story
- Kilukkam (1991) Director
- Kilukkam (1991) Story
- Abhimanyu (1991) Director
- Gopura Vasalile (1991) Director
- Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990) Director
- Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990) Director
- No. 20 Madras Mail (1990) as Himself
- Alludugaru (1990) Original Story
- Vandanam (1989) Director
- Vandanam (1989) Writer
- Vellanakalude Naadu (1988) Director
- Aryan (1988) Director
- Oozham (1988) Assistant Director
- Oru Muthassi Katha (1988) Director
- Manasukkul Mathappu (1988) Story
- Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988) Director
- Chithram (1988) Director
- Chithram (1988) Writer
- Cheppu (1987) Director
- Cheppu (1987) Writer
- Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil (1986) Writer
- Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil (1986) Director
- Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986) Director
- Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986) Writer
- T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986)
- Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986) Writer
- Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986) Director
- Thalavattam (1986) Writer
- Thalavattam (1986) Director
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986) Producer
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986) Director
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986) Writer
- Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) Writer
- Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) Director
- Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (1985) Director
- Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (1985) Writer
- Punnaram Cholli Cholli (1985) Director
- Punnaram Cholli Cholli (1985) Story
- Boeing Boeing (1985) Writer
- Boeing Boeing (1985) Director
- Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985) Director
- Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya (1985) Director
- Vanitha Police (1984) Writer
- Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) Director
- Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) Writer
- Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984) Director
- Engane Nee Marakkum (1983) Writer
- Hello Madras Girl (1983) as Man in Restaurant
- Bhookambam (1983) Writer
- Kuyiline Thedi (1983) Writer
- Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare (1983) Story
- Coolie (1983) Story
- Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982)
- Kadathu (1981) Writer
- Thiranottam (1978) Assistant Director
- Wicked Sunny Director
- Bhoot Police 2 Director
- Priyadharshan 100 Director
- Priyadharshan 100 Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Priyadarshan best known for?
Priyadarshan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bhooth Bangla (2026), Bhooth Bangla (2026), Haiwaan (2026), Haiwaan (2026).
When and where was Priyadarshan born?
Priyadarshan was born on January 30, 1957 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Priyadarshan have?
Priyadarshan has accumulated over 174 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Priyadarshan's background in cinema and television?
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter with a career spanning over two decades. He has directed more than 80 films across several Indian languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. While his career began in Malayalam cinema in 1984, he has been primarily active in Hindi cinema...
Priyadarshan by the numbers
174credits
170films
4TV series
1978–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986) — aged about 29
- No. 20 Madras Mail (1990) as Himself — aged about 33
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