Priyadarshan

Indian filmmaker

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2024 Priyadarshan directed two episodes, 'Olavum Theeravum' and 'Shilalikhithangal', in the Malayalam anthology series 'Manorathangal' on ZEE5
July 29 2023 Priyadarshan directed a Tamil film titled Appatha, starring Urvashi, which was released directly on JioCinema.
July 29 2023 Priyadarshan directed a Tamil film titled Appatha, starring Urvashi, which was released directly on JioCinema.
April 6 2023 Priyadarshan produced and directed Corona Papers, a Malayalam film starring Shane Nigam. The film, an official remake of the Tamil film 8 Thottakkal, was released to positive reviews and had a moderate performance at the box office.
April 6 2023 Priyadarshan produced and directed Corona Papers, a Malayalam film starring Shane Nigam. The film, an official remake of the Tamil film 8 Thottakkal, was released to positive reviews and had a moderate performance at the box office.
2022 Priyadarshan received an Honorary doctorate (D.Litt) from Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science.
2022 Priyadarshan received an Honorary doctorate (D.Litt) from Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science.
2021 Priyadarshan directed an episode titled 'Summer of '92' in the Tamil anthology series 'Navarasa' on Netflix
2021 Priyadarshan returned to Malayalam cinema after a decade-long gap, marking a significant comeback in his regional film career.
December 2 2021 Priyadarshan's film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, an epic historical period film based on the naval chieftain Kunjali Marakkar IV, was released. The film received mixed reviews and failed at the box office.
December 2 2021 Priyadarshan's film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, an epic historical period film based on the naval chieftain Kunjali Marakkar IV, was released. The film received mixed reviews and failed at the box office.
July 23 2021 Hungama 2, a spiritual sequel to Priyadarshan's 2003 film Hungama, was released directly on Disney+ Hotstar. The film received negative reviews.
July 23 2021 Hungama 2, a spiritual sequel to Priyadarshan's 2003 film Hungama, was released directly on Disney+ Hotstar. The film received negative reviews.
2020 Priyadarshan directed an episode titled 'Anamika' in the Hindi anthology series 'Forbidden Love' on ZEE5
2020 Directed the Malayalam film 'Hungama 2', a comedy sequel to his earlier film 'Hungama'.
2019 Priyadarshan was awarded the Kishore Kumar Award by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
2019 Priyadarshan served as the Chairperson of the Feature Films Jury of the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
2019 Priyadarshan won the National Award for Best Director for his film Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea.
2019 Directed the Malayalam film 'Ittimani: Made in China', a comedy starring Mohanlal.
2019 Priyadarshan served as the Chairperson of the Feature Films Jury of the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
2019 Priyadarshan won the National Award for Best Director for his film Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea.
2019 Priyadarshan was awarded the Kishore Kumar Award by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
March 2019 Concluded service as Director of Rising Star Outreach of India.
March 2019 Concluded service as Director of Rising Star Outreach of India.
2018 Began pre-production on Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, a Malayalam historical period film starring Mohanlal about Kunjali Marakkar IV.
2018 Began pre-production on Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, a Malayalam historical period film starring Mohanlal about Kunjali Marakkar IV.
2018 Directed two Tamil films: Nimir (a remake of Maheshinte Prathikaaram) and Sometimes
2018 Directed the Hindi film 'Aiyaary', a military thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Bajpayee.
2017 Directed the Malayalam film 'Kammattipaadam', a critically praised drama starring Dulquer Salmaan.
2016 Priyadarshan won the Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Film and Best Director for Oppam.
2016 He was the Central Jury Chairperson of the 64th National Awards, which recognized the achievements in films for that year.
2016 Priyadarshan's film Oppam was released to positive reviews and became the highest grossing Malayalam film of the year within 16 days of its release.
2016 Priyadarshan won the Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Film and Best Director for Oppam.
2016 He was the Central Jury Chairperson of the 64th National Awards, which recognized the achievements in films for that year.
2016 Priyadarshan's film Oppam was released to positive reviews and became the highest grossing Malayalam film of the year within 16 days of its release.
September 1 2016 Priyadarshan and Lissy got divorced after 26 years of marriage.
September 1 2016 Priyadarshan and Lissy got divorced after 26 years of marriage.
2015 He was the Chairperson of the Committee of Ceremonies for the 35th National Games held in Kerala.
2015 Directed the Tamil film 'Pagiri', a comedy starring Sibiraj.
2015 He was the Chairperson of the Committee of Ceremonies for the 35th National Games held in Kerala.
December 2015 In December 2015, Priyadarshan announced the crime thriller film Oppam with Mohanlal in the lead role.
December 2015 In December 2015, Priyadarshan announced the crime thriller film Oppam with Mohanlal in the lead role.
2014 Directed Aamayum Muyalum, a Malayalam film which was a remake of Malamaal Weekly
2014 Directed the Malayalam film 'Fireman', a comedy drama starring Mammootty.
July 2014 Priyadarshan served as Director of Rising Star Outreach of India, an organization focused on leprosy eradication, until March 2019.
July 2014 Priyadarshan served as Director of Rising Star Outreach of India, an organization focused on leprosy eradication, until March 2019.
2013 Released Geethaanjali, a Malayalam film starring Mohanlal as Dr. Sunny Joseph, which did not perform well at the box office.
2013 Returned to Malayalam cinema with Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomikkadha, starring Mohanlal.

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