All About “Best Director” Dileesh Pothan

Dileesh Pothan is one of the pioneer filmmakers of Indian cinema. The multi-talented director, who on Friday won the ‘Best Director’ award for ‘Juji’ at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards 2022, is also a producer and actor in the Malayalam film industry. As the filmmaker rejoices in his Best Director win, here are a few things you need to know about Dileesh that include details about his personal and professional life. Besides, we have also listed some movie suggestions among the best movies he has made in recent years. It was in 2010 that Dileesh Pothan started his career in the Malayalam film industry. His cinematic journey began with ‘9 KK Road’, in which he worked as an associate director.

Dileesh Pothan made his acting debut with Ashiq Abu’s ‘Salt N’ Pepper’. From this film released in 2011, Dileesh has acted in at least 44 films in the Malayalam cinema.

Now that Dileesh Pothan had also made his acting debut, it was time for him to become a filmmaker in his own right. He then directed Malayalam superstar Fahadh Faasil in the 2016 comedy-drama “Maheshinte Prathikaaram”. The film received outstanding praise from audiences as well as critics, and its magic translated into incredible box office numbers as well. This film also earned him a national award in the category “Best Malayalam Feature Film” at the 64th National Film Awards.

Some of the best movies directed by Dileesh Pothan include his recent release “Joji”, “Maheshinte Prathikaaram” and “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum”. At the same time, he ventured into production with the 2019 cult hit “Kumbalangi Nights”. Later, his second production came with “Thankam” which featured Fahad Faasil, Joju George and Dilee himself.