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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2013 | He announced that Rangrezz would be his last Hindi film for the time being, as he shifted his focus back to Malayalam cinema. |
| 2013 | Directed the Hindi remake of his own Malayalam film 'Thattathin Marayathu', titled 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya' starring Girish Kumar and Shruti Haasan. |
| 2012 | Priyadarshan was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, recognizing his significant contributions to Indian cinema. |
| 2012 | Priyadarshan directed two Hindi films: Tezz and Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (a remake of Marykkundoru Kunjaadu) |
| 2012 | Directed the Hindi comedy film 'Rangrezz', featuring Jackky Bhagnani and Priya Anand. |
| 2011 | He was also the Director of the International Film Festival of Kerala from 2011 to 2014. |
| 2011 | Priyadarshan was appointed Chairman of the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy, serving in this role until 2014. |
| 2011 | Priyadarshan directed the Malayalam film Oru Marubhoomikkadha, which featured one song slightly modified from Gandeevam |
| 2011 | Directed the Malayalam film 'Arabiyum Ottakavum P. Madhavan Nairum', a multilingual comedy movie. |
| 2010 | Priyadarshan was honored with the Jaihind Rajat Mudra Award. |
| 2010 | Priyadarshan directed three Hindi films: 'Khatta Meetha' (a remake of 'Vellanakalude Nadu'), 'Bumm Bumm Bole', and 'Aakrosh'. |
| 2010 | Directed the historical war film 'Kaal', demonstrating his ability to work across different film genres. |
| 2010 | Concluded his primary period of active work in Hindi cinema. |
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