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Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Though he began his career in Malayalam cinema in 1984, Priyadarshan has been mainly active in Hindi cinema for the past decade. Best known for his comedy films, Priyadarshan has also tried his hand at action and thriller films from time to time. His collaborations with Mohanlal were popular in Malayalam cinema during the 1980s and 1990s, with films such as Boeing Boeing, Thalavattam, Vellanakalude Nadu, Chithram, Vandanam, Kilukkam, Abhimanyu, Mithunam, Thenmavin Kombath, and Kala Pani. Actors he has worked with over several films include Kuthiravattam Pappu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Sukumari, and Mukesh. Priyadarshan was one of the first directors in India to introduce rich color grading, clear sound and quality dubbing through his early Malayalam films. Upon entering Bollywood, he has mostly remade popular comedy films from Malayalam cinema, some from his own work and some from others. These include Hera Pheri, Hungama, Hulchul, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Chup Chup Ke, Dhol, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Actors he has worked with multiple times in Hindi cinema include Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, Akshaye Khanna, and Suniel Shetty. His 2009 Tamil film Kanchivaram won the National Film Award for Best Film. Description above from the Wikipedia article Priyadarshan licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Directed 83
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
Manorathangal
Director
- 2023
Appatha
Director
Corona Papers
Director
- 2021
Hungama 2
Director
- 2020
Forbidden Love
Director
2010s
- 2018
Nimir
Director
- 2017
- 2016
Oppam
Director
- 2014
Aamayum Muyalum
Director
- 2013
Geethanjali
Director
Rangrezz
Director
- 2012
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
Director
Tezz
Director
- 2011
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
Director
- 2010
Bumm Bumm Bole
Director
2000s
- 2009
De Dana Dan
Director
- 2008
Kanchivaram
Director
- 2007
- 2006
Chup Chup Ke
Director
Malamaal Weekly
Director
- 2005
- 2004
Vettam
Director
- 2003
Kilichundan Mambazham
Director
- 2001
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar
Director
Kakkakuyil
Director
- 2000
Snegithiye
Director
1990s
- 1999
Megham
Director
- 1998
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Director
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Director
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Director
- 1997
Aaram Thamburan
Second Unit Director
Chandralekha
Director
Virasat
Director
- 1996
Kaalapani
Director
- 1994
Gandeevam
Director
Minnaram
Director
Thenmavin Kombath
Director
- 1993
Manichitrathazhu
Second Unit Director
Midhunam
Director
Gardish
Director
- 1992
Muskurahat
Director
- 1991
Kilukkam
Director
Abhimanyu
Director
Gopura Vasalile
Director
Nirnayam
Director
- 1990
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Director
Akkare Akkare Akkare
Director
1980s
- 1989
Vandanam
Director
- 1988
Chithram
Director
Vellanakalude Naadu
Director
Aryan
Director
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
Director
- 1987
Cheppu
Director
- 1986
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
Director
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
Director
Thalavattam
Director
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
Director
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
Director
Dheem Tharikida Thom
Director
- 1985
Boeing Boeing
Director
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
Director
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
Director
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
Director
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
Director
- 1984
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
Director
Odaruthammava Aalariyam
Director
Wrote 60
2020s
- 2026
- 2023
Appatha
Screenplay
Corona Papers
Writer
- 2021
Hungama 2
Story
2010s
- 2018
Nimir
Screenplay
- 2017
- 2016
Oppam
Screenplay
- 2014
Aamayum Muyalum
Writer
- 2012
Le Halua Le
Story
- 2011
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
Dialogue
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
De Dana Dan
Screenplay
- 2008
Kanchivaram
Screenplay, Story
- 2006
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
Story
Chup Chup Ke
Screenplay
- 2005
London
Original Story
- 2004
Vettam
Writer
- 2003
Kilichundan Mambazham
Writer
- 2001
Azhagana Naatkal
Original Story
Kakkakuyil
Screenplay
- 2000
Snegithiye
Screenplay
1990s
- 1998
Chandralekha
Story
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Screenplay
- 1997
Chandralekha
Writer
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Story
- 1996
Kaalapani
Story, Screenplay
- 1995
Engirundho Vandhan
Story
- 1994
The City
Story
Minnaram
Screenplay
Kinnaripuzhayoram
Writer
Thenmavin Kombath
Writer
- 1993
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Story
- 1992
Muskurahat
Writer
- 1991
Kilukkam
Story
Gopura Vasalile
Screenplay
Nirnayam
Screenplay, Story
- 1990
Alludugaru
Original Story
1980s
- 1989
Vandanam
Writer
- 1988
Chithram
Screenplay
- 1987
Cheppu
Writer
- 1986
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
Writer
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
Writer
Thalavattam
Writer
Ninnishtam Ennishtam
Writer
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
Writer
Dheem Tharikida Thom
Writer
- 1985
Boeing Boeing
Writer
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
Writer
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
Story
- 1984
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
Writer
- 1983
Engane Nee Marakkum
Writer
Acted in 3
1980s
- 1986
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
Movie
- 1983
Hello Madras Girl
Man in Restaurant
- 1982
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
Movie
Produced 3
2020s
- 2023
Corona Papers
Producer
2000s
- 2008
Poi Solla Porom
Producer
1980s
- 1986
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
Producer
Appearances4
2010s
- 2013
Kalimannu
Himself
2000s
- 2006
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
1990s
- 1990
