Dileep
Acting
Born October 27, 1967 ยท Edavanakkad, Kochi, Kerala, India
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.
Films (148)
Bha. Bha. Ba.
2025
Prince and Family
2025
Pavi Caretaker
2024
Thankamani
2024
Bandra
2023
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023
Thattassery Koottam
2022
Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan
2021
My Santa
2019
Jack & Daniel
2019
Shubharathri
2019
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel
2019
Savaari
2018
Kammara Sambhavam
2018
Aana Alaralodalaral
2017
Ramaleela
2017
Georgettan's Pooram
2017
Welcome to Central Jail
2016
Once Again
2016
King Liar
2016
2 Countries
2015
Life of Josutty
2015
Love 24x7
2015
Vajrakaya
2015
Chandrettan Evideya
2015
Ivan Maryadaraman
2015
Villali Veeran
2014
Avatharam
2014
Garbhasreeman
2014
Ring Master
2014
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal
2013
Nadodimannan
2013
Sringaravelan
2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
Sound Thoma
2013
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
2013
My Boss
2012
Mr. Marumakan
2012
Arike
2012
Mayamohini
2012
Spanish Masala
2012
Vellaripravinte Changathi
2011
The Metro
2011
Christian Brothers
2011
Orma Mathram
2011
The Filmstaar
2011
China Town
2011
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
2010
Kaaryasthan
2010
Toofan
2010
Paappi Appachaa
2010
Aagathan
2010
Bodyguard
2010
Swa Le
2009
Kerala Cafe
2009
Passenger
2009
Moz & Cat
2009
Colors
2009
Crazy Gopalan
2008
Twenty 20
2008
Mulla
2008
Calcutta News
2008
Romeoo
2007
July 4
2007
Vinodayathra
2007
Speed Track
2007
Inspector Garud
2007
Chakkara Muthu
2006
The Don
2006
Chess
2006
Pachakuthira
2006
Lion
2006
Chanthupottu
2005
Pandippada
2005
Kochi Rajavu
2005
Rasikan
2004
Perumazhakkalam
2004
Kadhavaseshan
2004
Vettam
2004
Runway
2004
Thekkekara Superfast
2004
Pattanathil Sundaran
2003
War & Love
2003
Mizhi Randilum
2003
C.I.D. Moosa
2003
Sadanandante Samayam
2003
Thilakkam
2003
Gramophone
2003
Kalyanaraman
2002
Meesa Madhavan
2002
Raajjiyam
2002
Kuberan
2002
Mazhathullikkilukkam
2002
Kunjikkoonan
2002
Soothradharan
2001
Ishtam
2001
Dhosth
2001
Rakshasa Rajavu
2001
Ee Parakkum Thalika
2001
Thenkasipattanam
2000
Joker
2000
Varnakkazhchakal
2000
Mister Butler
2000
Darling Darling
2000
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
1999
Pranaya Nilavu
1999
Deepasthambham Mahascharyam
1999
Udayapuram Sulthan
1999
Megham
1999
Sundara Killadi
1998
Meenathil Thalikettu
1998
Manthrimaalikayil Manasammatham
1998
Punjabi House
1998
Kallukondoru Pennu
1998
Anuragakottaram
1998
Kaikkudanna Nilavu
1998
Vismayam
1998
Ormacheppu
1998
Kalyanapittannu
1997
Kaliyoonjal
1997
Mayaponman
1997
Kudamattam
1997
Manthramothiram
1997
Varnapakittu
1997
Ullasappoonkattu
1997
Manasam
1997
Nee Varuvolam
1997
Malayalamaasam Chingam Onninu...
1996
Padanayakan
1996
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
1996
Kudumbakodathi
1996
Sallapam
1996
Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran
1996
Kalyana Sowgandhikam
1996
Thooval Kottaram
1996
Manthrika Kuthira
1996
Saamoohyapadom
1996
Three Men Army
1995
Sindoora Rekha
1995
Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka
1995
Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam
1995
Alancheri Thamprakkal
1995
Kokkarakko
1995
Sagaram Sakshi
1994
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu
1994
Manathe Kottaram
1994
Sainyam
1993
Ennodishtam Koodamo
1992