Dileesh Nair (born 23 July 1981) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He started out as a 2D animator. He made his script writing debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011) along with Syam Pushkaran. He debuted as film director with Tamaar Padaar (2014).
Personal life Dileesh Nair was born in Thodupuzha, Kerala. He worked as a 2D animator for clients in Australia and the Middle East based out of Kochi.
Film career Dileesh Nair penned the script for Salt N' Pepper with his friend Syam Pushkaran. Salt N’Pepper’s Telugu, Tamil and Hindi remake rights have been bought by actor-film director Prakash Raj. In 2012, he wrote the script for Da Thadiya (2012); another film directed by Aashiq Abu; along with Syam Pushkaran and Abhilash S Kumar. He also wrote script for the movie Idukki Gold (film) (2013). He has also appeared in cameo roles in films such as 22 Female Kottayam, Da Thadiya, Idiots.
He made his directorial debut with Tamaar Padaar starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Baburaj, Chemban Vinod Jose and Srinda Ashab in pivotal roles. The film received a mixed response from the audience and critics.
Originally credited as Dileesh Nair, he later adopted the name Dileesh Karunakaran.
Filmography
As director Year Title Notes 2014 Tamaar Padaar Also writer 2025 Lovely
As script writer Year Title Notes 2011 Salt N' Pepper Co-written with Syam Pushkaran 2012 Da Thadiya Co-written with Syam Pushkaran & Abhilash S Kumar 2013 Idukki Gold Co-written with Syam Pushkaran and Santhosh Echikkanam 2017 Mayaanadhi Co-written with Syam Pushkaran 2024 Rifle Club Co-written with Syam Pushkaran and Suhas-Sharfu
As actor Year Film RoleRef. 2012 22 Female Kottayam Cameo appearance Idiots Cameo appearance Da ThadiyaGligesh 2019 Virus Shanthan Vaidyar 2020 Anjaam Pathiraa Cocaine Shameer 2022 Naaradan Kuttettan2023PulimadaCPO Chandrabos
Awards Year Film Award Category Notes2017MayaanadhiPadmarajan AwardBest FilmShared with Aashiq Abu and Syam PushkaranMovie Street Film AwardsBest ScreenplayShared with Syam PushkaranVanitha Film AwardsBest ScreenplayShared with Syam PushkaranNorth American Film AwardsBest ScreenplayShared with Syam Pushkaran
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