Biography
Dileep (born Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai) is a popular Malayalam actor, producer, and businessman. Starting his career as a mimicry artist, he rose to fame in the 1990s with his natural comic timing and went on to become one of the biggest stars in Malayalam cinema. Known for his versatility, Dileep has appeared in over 150 films ranging from slapstick comedies to family dramas and action packed entertainers. He gained widespread recognition with hits like Punjabi House (1998), Thenkasipattanam (2000), Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001), Meesa Madhavan (2002), Kunjikoonan (2002), Kalyanaraman (2002), C.I.D. Moosa (2003), Runway (2004), Vettam (2004), Chanthupottu (2005), Vinodayathra (2007), Bodyguard (2010) and Two Countries (2015), many of which remain fan favorites. Beyond acting, he has also produced several films under his banner Grand Productions. Dileep has received multiple Kerala State Film Awards and numerous popular accolades throughout his three decade long career. Despite controversies, he continues to be a leading figure in the Malayalam film industry, admired for his crowd pleasing roles and strong boxoffice presence.
Acted in 146
2020s
- 2025
Bha. Bha. Ba.
Ram Damodar 'Radarr'
Prince and Family
Prince
- 2024
Pavi Caretaker
Pavithran
Thankamani
Abel Joshua Maathan
- 2023
Bandra
Aalan / Alexander Dominic
Voice of Sathyanathan
Sathyanathan
- 2022
Thattassery Koottam
(Cameo)
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
My Santa
Santa Claus/Abel Abraham Thekken
Jack & Daniel
Jackson Mathew
Shubharathri
Krishnan
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel
Adv. Balakrishnan
- 2018
- 2017
Aana Alaralodalaral
Elephant (Voice)
Ramaleela
Ramanunni
Georgettan's Pooram
George Vadakkan
- 2016
Welcome to Central Jail
Unnikuttan
King Liar
Sathyanarayanan
- 2015
2 Countries
Ullas Kumar
Life of Josutty
Josutty
Love 24x7
Roopesh Nambiar
Vajrakaya
Cameo
Chandrettan Evideya
Chandramohanan / Vel Kozhu Kottuvan
Ivan Maryadaraman
Raman
- 2014
Avatharam
Madhavan Mahadevan
Garbhasreeman
Storyteller (voice)
Ring Master
Prince
- 2013
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal
Aby Mathew
Nadodimannan
Padmanabhan
Sringaravelan
Kannan
Sound Thoma
Plapparambil Thoma
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Deva Raja Kammath
- 2012
My Boss
Manu Varma
Mr. Marumakan
Ashok Raj
Arike
Shantanu
Mayamohini
Mayamohini/Mohan
- 2011
Vellaripravinte Changathi
Mukkom Shajahan / Ravi
Christian Brothers
Joji Varghese Mappilla
Orma Mathram
Ajayan
The Filmstaar
Nandagopan Maligaveedu
China Town
Binoy
- 2010
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
Solomon
Kaaryasthan
Krishnan Unni
Toofan
Charan Laathi
Aagathan
Gautham Menon
Bodyguard
Jayakrishnan
2000s
- 2009
Swa Le
Unni Madhavan
Kerala Cafe
Johnykutty
Passenger
Advocate Nandan Menon
Moz & Cat
Moz D. Samuel
Colors
Lt. Commander Sanjaynath
- 2008
Crazy Gopalan
Ambadi Gopalan Nair
Calcutta News
Ajith Thomas
- 2007
Romeoo
Manu Krishnan/Manuel/Subramanian
Vinodayathra
Vinod Kumar
Speed Track
Arjun Kumar
Inspector Garud
C.I. Madhavan Kutty
- 2006
Chakkara Muthu
Aravindan
The Don
Unnikrishnan / Salaam
Chess
Vijayakrishnan
Pachakuthira
Anandakkuttan / Akash Menon
Lion
B. Krishnakumar Menon
- 2005
Chanthupottu
Radhakrishnan (Radha)
Pandippada
Bhuvana Chandran
Kochi Rajavu
Suryanarayana Varma (Unni)
- 2004
Rasikan
B. Sivankutty
Perumazhakkalam
Akbar
Kadhavaseshan
Gopinathan 'Gopi' Menon
Vettam
Gopalakrishnan
Runway
Unni Damodhar/Valayar Paramasivam
Thekkekara Superfast
Benny Pookkattuparambil
- 2003
Pattanathil Sundaran
Kizhakkethil Sundaresan
War & Love
Captain Gopinath
Mizhi Randilum
Krishnakumar
C.I.D. Moosa
Moolankuzhiyil Sahadevan / C.I.D. Moosa
Sadanandante Samayam
Manakkapalli Sadanandan
Thilakkam
Unnikrishnan (Vishnu)
- 2002
Kalyanaraman
Thekkedathu Ramankutty
Meesa Madhavan
'Meesha' Madhavan
Raajjiyam
Surya
Kuberan
Sidharthan
Mazhathullikkilukkam
Soloman
Kunjikkoonan
Kunjan / Karthik
- 2001
Soothradharan
Ramesan
Ishtam
Pavan K. Menon
Rakshasa Rajavu
Appu
Ee Parakkum Thalika
Unnikrishnan B.
- 2000
Thenkasipattanam
Shathrughnan
Joker
Babu
Varnakkazhchakal
Kunju
Mister Butler
Gopal Krishnan
Darling Darling
Karthik
1990s
- 1999
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
Mukundan
Pranaya Nilavu
Kannan
Deepasthambham Mahascharyam
Mundoor Ramanandan Nambyar
Udayapuram Sulthan
Sulaiman
Megham
Sepoy O. Manikandan Nair
- 1998
Sundara Killadi
Premachandran Sundarakilladi
Meenathil Thalikettu
Omanakkuttan
Manthrimaalikayil Manasammatham
Alex
Punjabi House
Unni
Kallukondoru Pennu
Movie
Anuragakottaram
Charles Jr
Kaikkudanna Nilavu
Kichamani
Vismayam
Dinakaran
Ormacheppu
Radhakrishnan
- 1997
Kalyanapittannu
Movie
Kaliyoonjal
Venu
Mayaponman
Prasad
Kudamattam
Appukuttan
Manthramothiram
Kumaran
Varnapakittu
Paulachan
Ullasappoonkattu
Unni
Manasam
Solomon
- 1996
Malayalamaasam Chingam Onninu...
Preman
Padanayakan
Dhamu
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
Gopi
Kudumbakodathi
Rameshan
Sallapam
Sasikumar
Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran
Kesavankutty
Kalyana Sowgandhikam
Jayadeva Sharma
Thooval Kottaram
Rameshchandra Pothuval
Manthrika Kuthira
Movie
Saamoohyapadom
Vishnu
- 1995
Three Men Army
Muthukulam Madhukumar
Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka
Sathyaraj (K T Nair)
Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam
Kunjananthan
Alancheri Thamprakkal
Unni
Kokkarakko
Prakash
- 1994
Manathe Kottaram
Dileep
- 1993
Sainyam
Cadet 'Kokku' Thomas
- 1992
Ennodishtam Koodamo
Dilip
No release date
Parakkum Pappan
Parakkum Pappan
3 Countries
Movie
Professor Dinkan
Movie
Neekkam
Movie
Henok
Dr. Leo Thomas
Produced 13
2020s
- 2024
Pavi Caretaker
Producer
- 2023
Voice of Sathyanathan
Producer
- 2022
Thattassery Koottam
Producer
- 2021
2010s
- 2016
Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan
Producer
- 2015
Love 24x7
Producer
- 2011
The Metro
Producer
- 2010
Malarvaadi Arts Club
Producer
2000s
- 2008
- 2005
Pandippada
Producer
- 2004
Kadhavaseshan
Producer
- 2003
C.I.D. Moosa
Producer
No release date
Parakkum Pappan
Producer
Sound 5
2010s
- 2013
Sringaravelan
Playback Singer
Sound Thoma
Playback Singer
2000s
- 2003
Thilakkam
Playback Singer
- 2002
Kalyanaraman
Playback Singer
1990s
- 1999
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
Playback Singer
Directed 4
1990s
- 1997
Manthramothiram
Assistant Director
- 1995
Mazhayethum Munpe
Assistant Director
- 1992
Champakkulam Thachan
Assistant Director
- 1991
Ulladakkam
Assistant Director
Appearances3
2010s
- 2018
Savaari
Himself
- 2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Himself
- 2011
The Metro
Narrator