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| name              = Dileep
| image              = Dileep2016.jpg
| caption            = Dileep in 2016
| birth_name        = Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai<ref>{{cite web|title=കണ്ണ് റഞ്ഞ് കോളേജിന്റെ പടികൾ ഇറങ്ങിയ ദിലീപ് {{!}} Dileep {{!}} Interview {{!}} G S Pradeep {{!}}|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhNGLfN8Ul4|publisher=[[Kairali TV]]|access-date=27 October 2020|language=ml}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1967|10|27}}
| birth_place        = [[Edavanakad, Kerala|Edavanakad]], [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| alma_mater        = [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam|Mahatma Gandhi University]]
| occupation        = {{hlist|Film actor|film producer|businessman}}
| years_active      = 1991–present
| spouse            = {{Plainlist|
* {{marriage|[[Manju Warrier]]|1998|2015|reason=divorced}}
* {{marriage|[[Kavya Madhavan]]|2016}}
}}
}}
| children          = 2
| awards            = {{Plainlist|
* [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
* [[Filmfare Awards South]]
}}
}}
'''Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan''' (born 27 October 1967), better known by his stage name '''Dileep''', is an Indian actor, producer, and businessman who predominantly works in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/editorial/being-human-salmanification-of-janapriya-nayakan-dilieep |title=The 'Being Human' Salmanification of 'Janapriya Nayakan' Dileep |work=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |access-date=24 August 2018 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He has acted in more than 150 films and has won several awards, including four [[Kerala State Film Awards]] and a [[Filmfare Awards South]].
Beginning as an [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]] in stage shows, Dileep attained recognition after being cast on the television comedy series ''Comicola'' on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] and its successor ''[[Cinemala]]''. Dilieep with [[Nadirshah]] produced and performed in the audio cassette series ''De Maveli Kombathu'', a successful [[sketch comedy]], which later turned into a television series on Asianet. He began his film career as an [[assistant director]] and worked under director [[Kamal (director)|Kamal]] in nine films, beginning with ''[[Vishnulokam]]'' in 1991, and made his acting debut with a minor role in Kamal's ''[[Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo]]'' (1992). He acted in a principal role in the 1994 film ''[[Manathe Kottaram]]'' taking the screen name Dileep. He established himself as a successful actor during the late 1990s, mostly playing comedic roles.
The box office success of the 2002 film ''[[Meesha Madhavan]]'' significantly raised his stardom in Malayalam cinema, the film also won him the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]]. In the same year, he won the [[Kerala State Film Award - Special Jury Award]] for ''[[Kunjikoonan (2002 film)|Kunjikoonan]]'', and in 2005, a [[Kerala State Film Award - Special Mention|Special Mention]] for his gender-disputed role in ''[[Chanthupottu]]''. In 2003, Dileep founded the film production company [[Graand Production]], its debut film was ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]''. His 2004 production ''[[Kathavasheshan]]'' won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film]]. In 2008, he produced ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' to raise funds for the [[Association of Malayalam Movie Artists]] (AMMA). The film starred almost all actors in the guild and became the highest-grossing Malayalam film up until then.
In 2011, his role in ''[[Vellaripravinte Changathi]]'' won him his first [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor]]. His 2015 comedy ''[[Two Countries]]'' and 2017 political thriller ''[[Ramaleela]]'' grossed over {{INR}} 50&nbsp;crore ({{INR}} 500&nbsp;million) each and were ranked among the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|top ten highest-grossing Malayalam films]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/worldwide-box-office-collection-dileep-mamta-mohandas-two-countries-enters-rs-50-crore-club-666243 |title=Worldwide box office collection Dileep-Mamta Mohandas Two countries enters Rs 50 crore club |website=ibtimes.co.in |date=9 February 2016 |access-date=15 July 2017 |archive-date=6 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706191111/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/worldwide-box-office-collection-dileep-mamta-mohandas-two-countries-enters-rs-50-crore-club-666243 |url-status=live }}</ref> Beside films, Dileep owns the [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex theatre]] D Cinemaas and the [[restaurant chain]] Dhe Puttu. Dileep was married to actress [[Manju Warrier]] from 1998 to 2015. He married actress [[Kavya Madhavan]] in 2016.
==Early life==
Dileep was born in [[Edavanakad]], in [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala]], India to Padmanabhan Pillai and Sarojam. He is the eldest among three children.<ref name="movies.deepthi.com">{{cite web |url=http://movies.deepthi.com/malayalam/actors/dileep.html |title=Dileep – Malayalam celebrities the stories and the gossips |website=movies.deepthi.com |access-date=20 November 2008 |archive-date=1 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201223808/http://movies.deepthi.com/malayalam/actors/dileep.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He has a brother, Anoop, and a sister, Sabitha.<ref>{{cite web |title=താരങ്ങളുടെ വോട്ടു ആർക്കൊക്കെ? |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/star-vote-kerala.html |publisher=manoramaonline.com |access-date=17 May 2016 |archive-date=21 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521025531/http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/star-vote-kerala.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He studied at [[Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School]] in [[Aluva]], where he passed the tenth standard in 1985, and joined [[Union Christian College, Aluva]] for pre-degree (higher secondary) third group, during 1985–1987. Later, he pursued a degree in history from [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]].<ref name="metromatinee1">{{cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Dileep-28 |title=Dileep:Profile And Biography, Malayalam Movie Actor Dileep latest Photo Gallery &#124; Video Gallery, Malayalam Movie Actor Dileep, Dileep Filimography, Dileep Films and Cinemas, Dileep Awards And Nominations |publisher=Metromatinee.com |date=7 February 1968 |access-date=20 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131008113131/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Dileep-28 |archive-date=8 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zonkerala.com/achievers/article.php?id=8 |title=Dileep – Career, productions, latest movies and awards by actor Dileep Photos |publisher=Zonkerala.com |date=27 October 1967 |access-date=20 October 2013 |archive-date=13 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110913143713/http://www.zonkerala.com/achievers/article.php?id=8 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was during his time in Maharaja's College that he began taking [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]] acts (mimicry) seriously.<ref name="metromatinee1"/> Dileep along with his friend [[Nadirshah]] produced and performed (voice) in the [[Onam]]-based audio cassette (album) titled ''De Maveli Kombathu'', which helped his entry into the film industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=An Onam sans Dileep: Mollywood stares at another first |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2017/08/29/dileep-no-onam-malayalam-movies-high-court-bail.html |access-date=6 February 2019 |work=[[Malayala Manorama]] |date=29 August 2017 |archive-date=7 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020037/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2017/08/29/dileep-no-onam-malayalam-movies-high-court-bail.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Career ==
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===1991–1999: Early years===
Dileep started his career at [[Kalabhavan]], working as a [[Impressionist (entertainment)|mimicry]] artist in the 1980s.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nostalgia grips Dileep fans as buddy Nadirshah shares old photo |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/01/30/dileep-nadirshah-challenge-old-photo-facebook.html |access-date=6 February 2019 |work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|archive-date=7 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015217/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/01/30/dileep-nadirshah-challenge-old-photo-facebook.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He also performed in [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]'s comedy show ''Comicola''. Later, he served as the [[assistant director]] to the Indian film director, [[Kamal (director)|Kamal]]. While being an assistant director, Dileep acted in a few small roles, debuting with a small scene in [[Kamal (director)|Kamal]]'s ''[[Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo]]'' (1992). Kamal recommended his name to many directors. The film ''[[Manathe Kottaram]]'' (1994), directed by Sunil, gave him his first break in the role of Dileep, through which he gained his screen name. Other minor roles during this time included [[Joshiy|Joshi]]'s ''Sainyam'' (1993), [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''Sindoora Rekha'' (1995), [[Viji Thampi]]'s ''Pidakozhi Koovunna Nootand'' (1994),and ''Sudhinam'' (1994), ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]'' (1996) and ''[[Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran]]'' (1996). In 1996, his first break came through [[Ee Puzhayum Kadannu]], directed by Kamal, and [[Sallapam]], directed by Sundar Das. With the box office success of these films, he had anchored his place in the Malayalam film industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2017/07/12/actor-dileep-life-story-rise-and-fall-mollywood.html|title=The rise and fall of Mollywood's people's hero Dileep...|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=12 July 2017}}</ref> He played a supporting role in [[I. V. Sasi]]'s ''Varnapakittu'' (1997). In 1998, he played the lead role in the evergreen comedy film ''[[Punjabi House]],'' which became both commercial and critical success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amp.ibtimes.co.in/punjabi-house-2-coming-soon-dileep-hero-604209|title='Punjabi House 2' Coming Soon with Dileep as Hero|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=11 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/malayalam-films-remade-in-hindi/malayalam-films-remade-in-hindi/photostory/48267576.cms|title=Malayalam films remade in Hindi|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 July 2015}}</ref> This film led to the beginning of the successful Dileep-[[Harishree Ashokan|Harishree Asokan]] combo.<ref>{{Cite web|last=മേനോൻ|first=ശ്രീലക്ഷ്മി|title=ജൂലെെ നാല്: മെഗാ ഹിറ്റായ നാല് ചിത്രങ്ങളും കൂട്ടുകെട്ടും, ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകൻ പറയുന്നു|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/harisree-ashokan-about-meesamadhavan-parakkum-thalika-cid-moosa-pandippada-and-dileep-1.4880574|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[Mathrubhumi]]}}</ref>
===2000–2009: Stardom===
[[File:Profoundis Team with Actor Dileep.jpg|thumb|Dileep with Profoundis Team]]
In 2000, Dileep starred in the films ''[[Mister Butler]]'' (2000), ''[[Darling Darling (2000 film)|Darling Darling]]'' (2000) and ''[[Joker (2000 film)|Joker]]'' (2000). He played a supporting role in ''[[Thenkasipattanam]]'' in 2000,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kavya-madhavans-8-best-movies-she-celebrates-25th-anniversary-industry-666327 |title=Kavya Madhavan's 8 best movies as she celebrates 25th anniversary in industry |last=James |first=Anu |work=International Business Times, India Edition |access-date=24 August 2018 |archive-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825074009/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kavya-madhavans-8-best-movies-she-celebrates-25th-anniversary-industry-666327 |url-status=live }}</ref> and played the lead role in ''[[Ee Parakkum Thalika]]'' (2001), ''[[Ishtam (2001 Malayalam film)|Ishtam]]'' (2001), ''[[Soothradharan]]'' (2001),  ''[[Mazhathullikkilukkam]]'' (2002), and ''[[Kuberan (2002 film)|Kuberan]]'' (2002). ''Ee Parakkum Thalika'' and ''Kuberan'' were a major success at box office and are considered as two of the best movies in his career.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-23|title=Five Dileep-starrer comedy films that could give you instant relief, during stressful self-isolation|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/five-dileep-starrer-comedy-films-that-could-give-you-instant-relief-during-stressful-self-isolation/photostory/74776864.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>  His other movies in 2001 are ''[[Rakshasa Rajavu]]'' and ''[[Dhosth (2001 Malayalam film)|Dosth]]''.
In 2002 he won the [[Kerala State Film Award|Kerala State Film Special Jury Award]] for playing the role of Kunjan in the film ''[[Kunjikoonan (2002 film)|Kunjikoonan]]''. In [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Meesa Madhavan]]'' (2002), Dileep played the role of the thief ''Madhavan''. This movie, which eventually developed a [[cult]] following was a major breakthrough in his career as it increased Dileep's stardom to a new level in Malayalam cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-21|title=The Hindu : 'Meesa Madhavan`|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221002142/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2002/10/25/stories/2002102501740200.htm|access-date=2021-07-19|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> The same year he also debuted in [[Tamil cinema]] with ''[[Raajjiyam]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-03-22|title=April brings cheer to Tamil film industry - The Times of India|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322150013/http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/BFB69CAB26ED7A73E5256BB1001949FF|access-date=2021-07-19|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> He last film in 2002 was  ''[[Kalyanaraman (2002 film)|Kalyanaraman]]'', which became very successful at box office. In 2003, Dileep starred in seven movies in the lead roles. ''[[Thilakkam]]'', ''[[Sadanandante Samayam]]'', ''[[Gramophone (film)|Gramaphone]], [[Mizhi Randilum]], [[War and Love]], [[Pattanathil Sundaran]]'' and ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' were his releases in 2003. ''CID Moosa'', a slapstick comedy film by [[Johny Antony|Johny Anthony]] is considered as one of Dileep's career best movies by many fans.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Unforgettable Dectective roles in Mollywood|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/unforgettable-dectective-roles-in-mollywood/photostory/53192868.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2004, he produced and starred in [[T. V. Chandran]]'s ''[[Kathavasheshan|Kadhavaseshan]]''. The same year, he starred in [[Priyadarshan]]'s ''[[Vettam]]''. ''[[Chanthupottu]]'' (2005) saw his reunion with Lal Jose. He won a [[Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention|Special Mention]] at the [[Kerala State Film Awards]] for his performance in the movie.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/dileep-malayalam-actor/awards.html |title=Dileep (Malayalam Actor) Awards & Nominations List |website=FilmiBeat |access-date=4 June 2019 |archive-date=4 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604043021/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/dileep-malayalam-actor/awards.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-12-20|title=Dileep`s citadel|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220074138/http://www.sify.com/movies/dileep-s-citadel-news-malayalam-kkfvwefeaaasi.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> He ventured into action with [[Joshiy|Joshy]]{{'}}s ''[[Runway (2004 film)|Runway]]'' (2004). ''[[Kochi Rajavu]]'' (2005), was his next release. His next releases were ''[[Chess (2006 film)|Chess]]'' (2006) and ''Don'' (2006). Also in 2006, he lent his voice to the character played by [[Shahid Kapoor]] in Priyadarshan's Hindi film [[Chup Chup Ke]], a remake of his 1998 film ''Punjabi House''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/dileep-is-also-a-dubbing-artist-malayalam-news-22346 |title=IndiaGlitz – Dileep is also a dubbing artist – Malayalam Movie News |date=10 May 2006 |access-date=8 July 2014 |archive-date=16 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816033030/http://www.indiaglitz.com/dileep-is-also-a-dubbing-artist-malayalam-news-22346 |url-status=live }}</ref> The story of the 2006 movie ''[[Pachakuthira]]'' was written by Dileep.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=story&artist=Dileep |title=Profile of Malayalam Story Writer Dileep |website=en.msidb.org |access-date=13 July 2014 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714164941/http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=story&artist=Dileep |url-status=live }}</ref> His second film with the director [[Sathyan Anthikad]], ''[[Vinodayathra]]'', was released in April 2007. The same year, he played the athlete Arjun in ''[[Speed Track (film)|Speed Track]]'', the debut of director Jayasurya. He then appeared in [[Blessy]]'s ''[[Calcutta News (film)|Calcutta News]]'' (2008).
Dileep produced [[Joshiy]]-directed ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' (2008) to raise funds for the [[Association of Malayalam Movie Artists]] (AMMA). The film starred became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ({{INR}} 31.4 crore) until that time.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nair |first=Manoj |title=Malayalam movies: Non-linear narratives are making the box-office ring louder |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/business-of-bollywood/malayalam-movies-non-linear-narratives-are-making-the-box-office-ring-louder/articleshow/8478136.cms |access-date=5 February 2019 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=21 May 2011 |archive-date=12 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712124221/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/business-of-bollywood/malayalam-movies-non-linear-narratives-are-making-the-box-office-ring-louder/articleshow/8478136.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2009, his films included ''[[Crazy Gopalan]] and'' ''[[Moz & Cat]]'' directed by director [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]. Dileep's performance in the 2009 movie ''[[Passenger (2009 film)|Passenger]]'' was well received.{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} He ended the decade with ''[[Swantham Lekhakan]]'' which saw him team up with Indian actress ''[[Gopika]].''
===2010–present===
[[File:Dileep 2016.jpg|thumb|Dileep in 2016]]
In the beginning of the 2010s, Dileep starred in ''[[Bodyguard (2010 film)|Bodyguard]]'' directed by ''[[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]''. The film had multiple remakes including ''[[Kaavalan]]'' starring ''[[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]],'' and ''[[Bodyguard (2011 Hindi film)|Bodyguard]],'' starring ''[[Salman Khan]]''. ''Aagathan'' and ''[[Paappi Appacha]]'' were his next films. His production venture ''[[Malarvaadi Arts Club]]'' was directed by [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]] which was also the debut vehicle of ''[[Nivin Pauly]]''. The Hindi children's movie ''Toofan'' was released in 2010, directed by [[Major Ravi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/movies/index.php?FilmID=3176-Toofan |title=Toofan Hindi movie |work=Metromatinee |access-date=19 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016041042/http://www.metromatinee.com/movies/index.php?FilmID=3176-Toofan#Synopsis |archive-date=16 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2010, he also starred in his 100th movie,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-11-25|title=Kariyasthan is Dileep's 100th film|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125095434/http://sify.com/movies/karysthan-is-dileep-s-100th-film-news-malayalam-kk5lCWddhdb.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> ''[[Kaaryasthan]]''. In 2011, he appeared in ''[[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]'', ''[[China Town (2011 film)|China Town]]'', ''[[Orma Mathram]]'', ''[[The Filmstaar]]'' and ''[[Vellaripravinte Changathi]],'' for which he won a [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/have-portrayed-role-of-ill-fated-actor-truthfully-dileep-247495 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140727041542/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/have-portrayed-role-of-ill-fated-actor-truthfully-dileep-247495 |url-status=dead |title=Have portrayed role of ill-fated actor truthfully: Dileep – NDTV |date=27 July 2014 |archive-date=27 July 2014 }}</ref>
His first release in 2012 was ''[[Spanish Masala]] ''directed by [[Lal Jose]]. His next movie in 2012 was ''[[Mayamohini]].'' His first release in 2013 was ''[[Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath]]''. He played the lead role in [[Vysakh]]'s ''[[Sound Thoma]]'' and later starred in [[Sringaravelan]]. In 2014 was he appeared in Rafi's ''[[Ring Master]].'' He also appeared in ''[[Avatharam (2014 Malayalam film)|Avatharam]]'' and ''[[Villali Veeran]]''. In 2015 he starred in'' [[Ivan Maryadaraman]]'', a remake of ''[[Maryada Ramanna]]''. He also did a guest appearance in ''[[Shivrajkumar]]'' 's''[[Vajrakaya]]''. He played the title character in Jeethu Joseph's ''[[Life of Josutty]]''. "[[Two Countries]]" released on Christmas Day 2015, directed by Shafi, became the highest-grossing film in his career.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-03|title=ടൂ കണ്‍ട്രീസ് കളക്ഷന്‍ ക്കോര്‍ഡിലേക്ക്|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303100306/http://www.kaumudiplus.com/news.php?nid=b78dd628140aa506c4a6ba55c2256de3&mcid=32&msid=3#.WkkoUSNOlnE|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-19|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> In 2016, his first film was "[[King Liar]]". Later he starred in ''Welcome to Central Jail'', and ''Pinneyum,'' with veteran director ''[[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]]''. His 2017 film, [[Ramaleela]], became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dileep's 'Ramaleela' enters 50 crores club - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dileeps-ramaleela-enters-50-crores-club/articleshow/61564289.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> His first movie release of 2018 was ''[[Kammara Sambhavam|Kammarasambhavam]]'', in which he played negative role and it co-starred South Indian actor [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]].
==Personal life==
[[File:Dileep manju.jpg|thumb|Dileep with Manju Warrier attending a function]]
Dileep married actress [[Manju Warrier]] on 20 October 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 August 2017|title=This is shocking. Dileep was married to another woman before Manju Warrier?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/manju-warrier-was-not-dileep-first-wife-kavya-madhavan-1027758-2017-08-03|url-status=live|access-date=26 June 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> They have a daughter.<ref name=":0" /> In July 2014, the couple filed for divorce which was granted on 31 January 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|first=|others=Press Trust of India|date=31 January 2015|title=Actors Dileep, Manju Warrier separate|work=Business Standard|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/actors-dileep-manju-warrier-separate-115013100640_1.html|access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref> On 25 November 2016, Dileep married actress [[Kavya Madhavan]].<ref name=":0">[https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/dileep-kavya-madhavan-expecting-first-child-5343723/ Dileep and Kavya Madhavan expecting their first child] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017234123/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/dileep-kavya-madhavan-expecting-first-child-5343723/ |date=17 October 2018 }}. The Indian Express (6 September 2018). Retrieved 21 September 2018.</ref><ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite web|date=25 November 2016|title=Dileep and Kavya Madhavan get married in a private ceremony, watch video and pics|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/dileep-warrier-kavya-madhavan-wedding-watch-video-see-pics-4394125/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220220044/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/dileep-warrier-kavya-madhavan-wedding-watch-video-see-pics-4394125/|archive-date=20 December 2016|access-date=12 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2017/08/03/manju-warrier-not-dileep-first-wife-kavya-madhavan.html |title=Marital maze: Manju Warrier was not Dileep's first wife, say TV reports |work=The Malayala Manorama |date=8 August 2017 |access-date=3 August 2017 |archive-date=31 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331131124/https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2017/08/03/manju-warrier-not-dileep-first-wife-kavya-madhavan.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The couple have a daughter born in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/dileep-kavya-madhavan-baby-girl-5408443/ |title=Kavya Madhavan and Dileep welcome a baby girl |date=19 October 2018 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=20 November 2018 |archive-date=5 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105221847/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/dileep-kavya-madhavan-baby-girl-5408443/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Off-screen work===
Besides acting and film production, Dileep is also involved in film distribution (through [[Graand Production]]) and [[Movie theater|exhibition]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} He owns the [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex theater]] complex D Cinemaas situated in [[Chalakudy]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} He along with his friend [[Nadirshah]] founded the [[restaurant chain]] Dhe Puttu, they have restaurants in [[Kochi]], [[Kozhikode]], [[Qatar]] and [[Dubai]], as of 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last=James |first=Anu |title=Dileep to get his passport back; actor to visit Dubai for Dhe Puttu launch |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/dileep-get-his-passport-back-actor-visit-dubai-dhe-puttu-launch-750211 |access-date=6 February 2019 |work=[[International Business Times]] |date=21 November 2017 |archive-date=7 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015339/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/dileep-get-his-passport-back-actor-visit-dubai-dhe-puttu-launch-750211 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Abduction and assault case===
On 28 June 2017, Dileep was interrogated by the [[Kerala Police]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/actress-abduction-case-dileep-to-become-prime-accused/articleshow/61155047.cms |title=Actress abduction case: Dileep to become prime accused |website=The Times of India |access-date=16 March 2019 |archive-date=8 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508080916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/actress-abduction-case-dileep-to-become-prime-accused/articleshow/61155047.cms |url-status=live }}{{indent|4}}{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2017/07/01/actress-attack-case-police-raid-in-kavya-madhavan-s-online-textile-shop-office.html |title=Attack on Actress: search on Kavya Madhavan's textile showroom |work=Malayala Manorama |date=1 July 2017 |access-date=1 July 2017 |archive-date=1 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701175409/http://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2017/07/01/actress-attack-case-police-raid-in-kavya-madhavan-s-online-textile-shop-office.html |url-status=live}}{{indent|4}}{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/sit-questions-kavya-madhavan/articleshow/59762348.cms |title=Actor rape case: SIT questions Kavya Madhavan |work=The Times of India |date=26 July 2017 |access-date=26 July 2017 |archive-date=29 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729171706/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/sit-questions-kavya-madhavan/articleshow/59762348.cms |url-status=live }}{{indent|4}}[https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dileep-reinstated-in-amma-mohanlal-parvathy-bhavana-revathy-padmapriya-1272307-2018-06-28 Mollywood has set a horrible example by supporting Dileep – Movies News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628153029/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dileep-reinstated-in-amma-mohanlal-parvathy-bhavana-revathy-padmapriya-1272307-2018-06-28 |date=28 June 2018 }}. ''India Today''.in (28 June 2018). Retrieved 21 September 2018.</ref> in connection with the abduction and [[sexual assault]] of actress [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] who is active in the Malayalam film industry, who was kidnapped and molested by a gang while traveling from work on 17 February 2017.<ref name=zeenews>{{cite news |title=Malayalam actress Bhavana allegedly kidnapped, molested; driver held |url=http://zeenews.india.com/regional/malayalam-actress-bhavana-allegedly-kidnapped-molested-driver-held_1978557.html |access-date=24 October 2018 |work=[[Zee News]] |date=18 February 2017 |archive-date=24 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024192109/http://zeenews.india.com/regional/malayalam-actress-bhavana-allegedly-kidnapped-molested-driver-held_1978557.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=khaleejtimes>{{cite news |author1=Indo-Asian News Service |title=Indian actress Bhavana kidnapped, molested by gang |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/south-stars/indian-actress-bhavana-kidnapped-molested-by-gang |access-date=24 October 2018 |work=[[Khaleej Times]] |date=18 February 2017 |author1-link=Indo-Asian News Service |archive-date=24 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024152554/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/south-stars/indian-actress-bhavana-kidnapped-molested-by-gang |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="midday">{{cite news |title=Popular Malayalam actress kidnapped, molested in moving car for a few hours |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/popular-malayalam-actress-bhavana-kidnapped-molested-moving-car-driver-gang-crime-news/18006190 |access-date=24 October 2018 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=18 February 2017 |archive-date=24 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024152608/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/popular-malayalam-actress-bhavana-kidnapped-molested-moving-car-driver-gang-crime-news/18006190 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="dna">{{cite news |last1=Jayaprakash |first1=K. |title=Actor, politician's sons behind Malayalam actress' kidnapping: Sources |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-actor-politician-s-sons-behind-actress-kidnapping-sources-2328459 |access-date=24 October 2018 |work=[[Daily News & Analysis]] |date=20 February 2017 |archive-date=24 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024192050/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-actor-politician-s-sons-behind-actress-kidnapping-sources-2328459 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="tribune">{{cite news |author1=Press Trust of India |title=Malayalam actress abducted, molested in car; 1 held |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/malayalam-actress-abducted-molested-in-car-1-held/365957.html |access-date=24 October 2018 |work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |date=18 February 2017 |author1-link=Press Trust of India |archive-date=24 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024192116/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/malayalam-actress-abducted-molested-in-car-1-held/365957.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 10 July 2017, Dileep was arrested by [[Kerala Police]] for alleged conspiracy, and was remanded by the court.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/dileep-arrested-live-updates-actress-abduction-case-4744501/ |title=Kerala actor Dileep arrested on conspiracy charge in actress attack |date=11 July 2017 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=10 July 2017 |archive-date=10 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710152415/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/dileep-arrested-live-updates-actress-abduction-case-4744501/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 3 October 2017, he was released on conditional bail by the [[Kerala High Court]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/actor-dileep-granted-bail-in-sexual-assault-case/article19790330.ece |title=Dileep granted bail in woman actor sexual assault case |first=K. c |last=Gopakumar |date=3 October 2017 |work=The Hindu |access-date=3 October 2017 |archive-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003230135/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/actor-dileep-granted-bail-in-sexual-assault-case/article19790330.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2018, he filed a petition in the Kerala High Court charging the Kerala Police of deliberately framing him. He requested the case be handed over to the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/malayalam-actress-molestation-case-trial-begins-against-dileep-and-others-2943933/ |title=Dileep Appears in Court As Trial Begins in the Malayalam Actress Molestation Case |agency=Press Trust of India |date=14 March 2018 |work=India.com |access-date=24 August 2018 |archive-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825073922/http://www.india.com/showbiz/malayalam-actress-molestation-case-trial-begins-against-dileep-and-others-2943933/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tactics-delay-trial-dileep-seeks-cbi-probe-malayalam-actor-abduction-case-82974 |title=Tactics to delay trial? Dileep seeks CBI probe in Malayalam actor abduction case |date=13 June 2018 |work=The News Minute |access-date=24 August 2018 |archive-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825041244/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tactics-delay-trial-dileep-seeks-cbi-probe-malayalam-actor-abduction-case-82974 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Following his arrest, Dileep's membership was revoked by various film organisations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/actor-dileep-expelled-from-amma-after-his-arrest/articleshow/59546651.cms |title=Actor Dileep expelled from AMMA after his arrest |work=The Times of India |date=11 July 2017 |access-date=11 July 2017 |archive-date=12 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712023050/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/actor-dileep-expelled-from-amma-after-his-arrest/articleshow/59546651.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Several political parties protested against Dileep and his business firms were vandalised, including Dhe Puttu restaurant and the [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex theatre]] D Cinemaas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/110717/mob-turns-violent-dileeps-business-firms-attacked.html |title=Mob turns violent, Dileep's business firms attacked |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=21 July 2017 |access-date=21 July 2017 |archive-date=20 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170720154029/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/110717/mob-turns-violent-dileeps-business-firms-attacked.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Dileep in the major prosecution process has filed an additional plea for accessing video footage of the incident. The plea was denied by both the Angamaly Magistrate Court and Kerala High Court. Mukul Rohatgi, a former [[Attorney General of India]] represented him in the case. In April 2019, the [[Government of Kerala]] froze charges against him until the court has given an independent verdict on the case.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/jul/10/here-is-a-timeline-of-events-in-the-malayalam-actress-abduction-case-1626830.html |title=Here is a timeline of events in the Kerala actress abduction case |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=17 July 2019 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417050741/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/jul/10/here-is-a-timeline-of-events-in-the-malayalam-actress-abduction-case-1626830.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2019/04/09/malayalam-superstar-dileep-actress-abduction-case.html |title=Malayalam superstar Dileep gets relief in abduction case &#124; English Manorama |publisher=English.manoramaonline.com |date=9 April 2019 |access-date=17 July 2019 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417050743/https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2019/04/09/malayalam-superstar-dileep-actress-abduction-case.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Mukul Rohatgi]] was able to get him a stay on the trial from Supreme Court thus making the case inactive until Dileep gets access to the video.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/malayalam-superstar-dileep-gets-relief-in-actress-kidnap-and-assault-case-1.1556902506786 |title=Malayalam superstar Dileep gets relief in actress kidnap and assault case |work=Gulf News |access-date=17 July 2019 |archive-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506013154/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/malayalam-superstar-dileep-gets-relief-in-actress-kidnap-and-assault-case-1.1556902506786 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Filmography==
{{Main|Dileep filmography}}
===Playback singing===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Song !! Film !! Year !! Lyrics !! Composer
|-
|"Theme Music"||''[[Chandranudikkunna Dikhil]]''|| 1999 || S. Ramesan Nair ||[[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]
|-
|"Onnaam Malakerii"|| ''[[Kalyanaraman (2002 film)|Kalyanaraman]]''|| 2002 || [[Kaithapram Damodaran]] || [[Berny-Ignatius]]
|-
|"Saare Saare" || ''[[Thilakkam]]'' || 2003 || Kaithapram Damodaran ||[[Kaithapram Damodaran]]
|-
| "Manmadanalle" || "[[Inspector Garud]]" ||2007 || ||[[Alex Paul]]
|-
|"Kandaal Njaanoru" || ''[[Sound Thoma]]'' || 2013 || [[Nadirshah]] ||[[Gopi Sunder]]
|-
|"Ashakoshale Pennundo" || ''[[Sringaravelan]]'' || 2013 || Nadirshah || [[Berny-Ignatius]]
|}
==Awards==
;[[Kerala State Film Awards]]
* 2011: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – ''[[Vellaripravinte Changathi]]''
* 2005: [[Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention|Special Mention]] – ''[[Chanthupottu]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/movies/features/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3664894&page=14 |title=Dileep: 'Chanthupottu' – Malayalam Actor of the Decade |publisher=MSN |date=26 February 2010 |access-date=20 October 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* 2004: [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film|Second Best Film]] – ''[[Kathavasheshan]]'' (producer)
* 2002: [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury Award]] – ''[[Kunjikoonan (2002 film)|Kunjikoonan]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinemathisdecade/malayalamactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3664894&page=13 |title=Dileep: 'Kunjikoonan' – Malayalam Actor of the Decade |publisher=MSN |date=26 February 2010 |access-date=20 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100306130131/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinemathisdecade/malayalamactor/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3664894&page=13 |archive-date=6 March 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
;[[Filmfare Awards South]]
* 2002: [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam|Best Actor in Malayalam]] – ''[[Meesha Madhavan]]''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-17/news-interviews/27262867_1_film-awards-lal-jose-girish-kasaravalli | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811040901/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-17/news-interviews/27262867_1_film-awards-lal-jose-girish-kasaravalli | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 August 2011 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Ajit, Simran bag Filmfare awards | date=17 May 2003}}</ref>
;[[Asianet Film Awards]]
* 2002: Best Actor – ''[[Kunjikoonan (2002 film)|Kunjikoonan]]''
* 2004: Special Jury Award – ''[[Kathavasheshan]]''
* 2008: Best Film – ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]''
* 2010: Most Popular Actor – ''Body Guard''
* 2013: Award of Excellence for completing 20 years in Malayalam film industry<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/16th-ujala-asianet-film-awards-2014-winners-list-7548 |title=16th Ujala Asianet Film Awards 2004 |work=Metromatinee |access-date=11 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517014018/http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/16th-ujala-asianet-film-awards-2014-winners-list-7548 |archive-date=17 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
;[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]]
* 2001: Best Supporting Actor-Joker
* 2004: Best Actor – Kadhavaseshan
* 2005: Best Actor – ''Chanthupottu''
;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
* 2014: Best Actor – ''[[Sound Thoma]]''
;[[Vanitha Film Awards]]
* 2013: Best Popular Actor
;Jaihind Film Awards
* 2010: Most Popular Actor Award
* 2011: Chalachitra Pratibha Award
* 2012: Best Actor – ''[[Mayamohini]]'', ''Arike''
* 2013: Most Popular Actor Award
* 2014: Most Popular Actor Award
;Amrita Film Awards
* 2010: Most Popular Actor Award
==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:38, 13 August 2021


This article is about an Indian actor born in 1967. For other uses, see Dileep (actor) (disambiguation).

Dileep
Dileep in 2016
Born
Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai[1]

(1967-10-27) 27 October 1967 (age 58)
Edavanakad, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Alma materMahatma Gandhi University
Occupation
  • Film actor
  • film producer
  • businessman
Years active1991–present
Spouse(s)
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(
m. 1998; div. 2015)
(
m. 2016)
Children2
Awards

Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan (born 27 October 1967), better known by his stage name Dileep, is an Indian actor, producer, and businessman who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry.[2] He has acted in more than 150 films and has won several awards, including four Kerala State Film Awards and a Filmfare Awards South.

Beginning as an impressionist in stage shows, Dileep attained recognition after being cast on the television comedy series Comicola on Asianet and its successor Cinemala. Dilieep with Nadirshah produced and performed in the audio cassette series De Maveli Kombathu, a successful sketch comedy, which later turned into a television series on Asianet. He began his film career as an assistant director and worked under director Kamal in nine films, beginning with Vishnulokam in 1991, and made his acting debut with a minor role in Kamal's Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo (1992). He acted in a principal role in the 1994 film Manathe Kottaram taking the screen name Dileep. He established himself as a successful actor during the late 1990s, mostly playing comedic roles.

The box office success of the 2002 film Meesha Madhavan significantly raised his stardom in Malayalam cinema, the film also won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam. In the same year, he won the Kerala State Film Award - Special Jury Award for Kunjikoonan, and in 2005, a Special Mention for his gender-disputed role in Chanthupottu. In 2003, Dileep founded the film production company Graand Production, its debut film was C.I.D. Moosa. His 2004 production Kathavasheshan won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film. In 2008, he produced Twenty:20 to raise funds for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). The film starred almost all actors in the guild and became the highest-grossing Malayalam film up until then.

In 2011, his role in Vellaripravinte Changathi won him his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. His 2015 comedy Two Countries and 2017 political thriller Ramaleela grossed over ₹ 50 crore (₹ 500 million) each and were ranked among the top ten highest-grossing Malayalam films.[3] Beside films, Dileep owns the multiplex theatre D Cinemaas and the restaurant chain Dhe Puttu. Dileep was married to actress Manju Warrier from 1998 to 2015. He married actress Kavya Madhavan in 2016.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Dileep was born in Edavanakad, in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India to Padmanabhan Pillai and Sarojam. He is the eldest among three children.[4] He has a brother, Anoop, and a sister, Sabitha.[5] He studied at Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School in Aluva, where he passed the tenth standard in 1985, and joined Union Christian College, Aluva for pre-degree (higher secondary) third group, during 1985–1987. Later, he pursued a degree in history from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam.[6][7] It was during his time in Maharaja's College that he began taking impressionist acts (mimicry) seriously.[6] Dileep along with his friend Nadirshah produced and performed (voice) in the Onam-based audio cassette (album) titled De Maveli Kombathu, which helped his entry into the film industry.[8]

Career[edit | edit source]

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1991–1999: Early years[edit | edit source]

Dileep started his career at Kalabhavan, working as a mimicry artist in the 1980s.[9] He also performed in Asianet's comedy show Comicola. Later, he served as the assistant director to the Indian film director, Kamal. While being an assistant director, Dileep acted in a few small roles, debuting with a small scene in Kamal's Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo (1992). Kamal recommended his name to many directors. The film Manathe Kottaram (1994), directed by Sunil, gave him his first break in the role of Dileep, through which he gained his screen name. Other minor roles during this time included Joshi's Sainyam (1993), Sibi Malayil's Sindoora Rekha (1995), Viji Thampi's Pidakozhi Koovunna Nootand (1994),and Sudhinam (1994), Thooval Kottaram (1996) and Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996). In 1996, his first break came through Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, directed by Kamal, and Sallapam, directed by Sundar Das. With the box office success of these films, he had anchored his place in the Malayalam film industry.[10] He played a supporting role in I. V. Sasi's Varnapakittu (1997). In 1998, he played the lead role in the evergreen comedy film Punjabi House, which became both commercial and critical success.[11][12] This film led to the beginning of the successful Dileep-Harishree Asokan combo.[13]

2000–2009: Stardom[edit | edit source]

Dileep with Profoundis Team

In 2000, Dileep starred in the films Mister Butler (2000), Darling Darling (2000) and Joker (2000). He played a supporting role in Thenkasipattanam in 2000,[14] and played the lead role in Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001), Ishtam (2001), Soothradharan (2001), Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002), and Kuberan (2002). Ee Parakkum Thalika and Kuberan were a major success at box office and are considered as two of the best movies in his career.[15] His other movies in 2001 are Rakshasa Rajavu and Dosth.

In 2002 he won the Kerala State Film Special Jury Award for playing the role of Kunjan in the film Kunjikoonan. In Lal Jose's Meesa Madhavan (2002), Dileep played the role of the thief Madhavan. This movie, which eventually developed a cult following was a major breakthrough in his career as it increased Dileep's stardom to a new level in Malayalam cinema.[16] The same year he also debuted in Tamil cinema with Raajjiyam.[17] He last film in 2002 was Kalyanaraman, which became very successful at box office. In 2003, Dileep starred in seven movies in the lead roles. Thilakkam, Sadanandante Samayam, Gramaphone, Mizhi Randilum, War and Love, Pattanathil Sundaran and C.I.D. Moosa were his releases in 2003. CID Moosa, a slapstick comedy film by Johny Anthony is considered as one of Dileep's career best movies by many fans.[18] In 2004, he produced and starred in T. V. Chandran's Kadhavaseshan. The same year, he starred in Priyadarshan's Vettam. Chanthupottu (2005) saw his reunion with Lal Jose. He won a Special Mention at the Kerala State Film Awards for his performance in the movie.[19][20] He ventured into action with Joshy's Runway (2004). Kochi Rajavu (2005), was his next release. His next releases were Chess (2006) and Don (2006). Also in 2006, he lent his voice to the character played by Shahid Kapoor in Priyadarshan's Hindi film Chup Chup Ke, a remake of his 1998 film Punjabi House.[21] The story of the 2006 movie Pachakuthira was written by Dileep.[22] His second film with the director Sathyan Anthikad, Vinodayathra, was released in April 2007. The same year, he played the athlete Arjun in Speed Track, the debut of director Jayasurya. He then appeared in Blessy's Calcutta News (2008).

Dileep produced Joshiy-directed Twenty:20 (2008) to raise funds for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). The film starred became the highest-grossing Malayalam film (₹ 31.4 crore) until that time.[23] In 2009, his films included Crazy Gopalan and Moz & Cat directed by director Fazil. Dileep's performance in the 2009 movie Passenger was well received.[citation needed] He ended the decade with Swantham Lekhakan which saw him team up with Indian actress Gopika.

2010–present[edit | edit source]

Dileep in 2016

In the beginning of the 2010s, Dileep starred in Bodyguard directed by Siddique. The film had multiple remakes including Kaavalan starring Vijay, and Bodyguard, starring Salman Khan. Aagathan and Paappi Appacha were his next films. His production venture Malarvaadi Arts Club was directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan which was also the debut vehicle of Nivin Pauly. The Hindi children's movie Toofan was released in 2010, directed by Major Ravi.[24] In 2010, he also starred in his 100th movie,[25] Kaaryasthan. In 2011, he appeared in Christian Brothers, China Town, Orma Mathram, The Filmstaar and Vellaripravinte Changathi, for which he won a Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.[26]

His first release in 2012 was Spanish Masala directed by Lal Jose. His next movie in 2012 was Mayamohini. His first release in 2013 was Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath. He played the lead role in Vysakh's Sound Thoma and later starred in Sringaravelan. In 2014 was he appeared in Rafi's Ring Master. He also appeared in Avatharam and Villali Veeran. In 2015 he starred in Ivan Maryadaraman, a remake of Maryada Ramanna. He also did a guest appearance in Shivrajkumar 'sVajrakaya. He played the title character in Jeethu Joseph's Life of Josutty. "Two Countries" released on Christmas Day 2015, directed by Shafi, became the highest-grossing film in his career.[27] In 2016, his first film was "King Liar". Later he starred in Welcome to Central Jail, and Pinneyum, with veteran director Adoor Gopalakrishnan. His 2017 film, Ramaleela, became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.[28] His first movie release of 2018 was Kammarasambhavam, in which he played negative role and it co-starred South Indian actor Siddharth.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Dileep with Manju Warrier attending a function

Dileep married actress Manju Warrier on 20 October 1998.[29] They have a daughter.[30] In July 2014, the couple filed for divorce which was granted on 31 January 2015.[31] On 25 November 2016, Dileep married actress Kavya Madhavan.[30][32][33] The couple have a daughter born in 2018.[34]

Off-screen work[edit | edit source]

Besides acting and film production, Dileep is also involved in film distribution (through Graand Production) and exhibition.[citation needed] He owns the multiplex theater complex D Cinemaas situated in Chalakudy.[citation needed] He along with his friend Nadirshah founded the restaurant chain Dhe Puttu, they have restaurants in Kochi, Kozhikode, Qatar and Dubai, as of 2019.[35]

Abduction and assault case[edit | edit source]

On 28 June 2017, Dileep was interrogated by the Kerala Police[36] in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of actress Bhavana who is active in the Malayalam film industry, who was kidnapped and molested by a gang while traveling from work on 17 February 2017.[37][38][39][40][41] On 10 July 2017, Dileep was arrested by Kerala Police for alleged conspiracy, and was remanded by the court.[42] On 3 October 2017, he was released on conditional bail by the Kerala High Court.[43] In June 2018, he filed a petition in the Kerala High Court charging the Kerala Police of deliberately framing him. He requested the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.[44][45]

Following his arrest, Dileep's membership was revoked by various film organisations.[46] Several political parties protested against Dileep and his business firms were vandalised, including Dhe Puttu restaurant and the multiplex theatre D Cinemaas.[47] Dileep in the major prosecution process has filed an additional plea for accessing video footage of the incident. The plea was denied by both the Angamaly Magistrate Court and Kerala High Court. Mukul Rohatgi, a former Attorney General of India represented him in the case. In April 2019, the Government of Kerala froze charges against him until the court has given an independent verdict on the case.[48][49] Mukul Rohatgi was able to get him a stay on the trial from Supreme Court thus making the case inactive until Dileep gets access to the video.[50]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Main article: Dileep filmography

Playback singing[edit | edit source]

Song Film Year Lyrics Composer
"Theme Music" Chandranudikkunna Dikhil 1999 S. Ramesan Nair Vidyasagar
"Onnaam Malakerii" Kalyanaraman 2002 Kaithapram Damodaran Berny-Ignatius
"Saare Saare" Thilakkam 2003 Kaithapram Damodaran Kaithapram Damodaran
"Manmadanalle" "Inspector Garud" 2007 Alex Paul
"Kandaal Njaanoru" Sound Thoma 2013 Nadirshah Gopi Sunder
"Ashakoshale Pennundo" Sringaravelan 2013 Nadirshah Berny-Ignatius

Awards[edit | edit source]

Kerala State Film Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Asianet Film Awards
  • 2002: Best Actor – Kunjikoonan
  • 2004: Special Jury Award – Kathavasheshan
  • 2008: Best Film – Twenty:20
  • 2010: Most Popular Actor – Body Guard
  • 2013: Award of Excellence for completing 20 years in Malayalam film industry[54]
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
  • 2001: Best Supporting Actor-Joker
  • 2004: Best Actor – Kadhavaseshan
  • 2005: Best Actor – Chanthupottu
South Indian International Movie Awards
Vanitha Film Awards
  • 2013: Best Popular Actor
Jaihind Film Awards
  • 2010: Most Popular Actor Award
  • 2011: Chalachitra Pratibha Award
  • 2012: Best Actor – Mayamohini, Arike
  • 2013: Most Popular Actor Award
  • 2014: Most Popular Actor Award
Amrita Film Awards
  • 2010: Most Popular Actor Award

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