PRIYADARSHAN

Priyadarshan – The Master Filmmaker of Indian Cinema

Priyadarshan is one of India’s most versatile and celebrated directors, known for his comedy blockbusters, gripping thrillers, and emotionally rich dramas. With a career spanning over four decades, he has directed films in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, delivering some of Indian cinema’s biggest hits.

Early Life and Background

  • Full Name: Priyadarshan Soman Nair
  • Born: 30 January 1957, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  • Occupation: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
  • Industry: Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
  • Style: Slapstick comedy, action thrillers, family dramas, period films
  • Key Collaborations: Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Mammootty, Sreenivasan

Priyadarshan started his career in Malayalam cinema in the 1980s, later becoming a leading filmmaker in Bollywood during the 2000s, known for his superhit comedy films.

Complete Filmography of Priyadarshan

Malayalam Films (Major Hits)

  1. Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) – Debut film, a classic comedy.
  2. Boeing Boeing (1985) – A hilarious Mohanlal-Sreenivasan starrer.
  3. Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986) – A cult comedy film.
  4. Chithram (1988) – One of Malayalam cinema’s all-time biggest hits starring Mohanlal.
  5. Kilukkam (1991) – A superhit comedy-drama starring Mohanlal and Revathi.
  6. Midhunam (1993) – A family drama with Mohanlal and Urvashi.
  7. Thenmavin Kombath (1994) – A National Award-winning romantic drama with Mohanlal and Shobana.
  8. Kaalapani (1996) – A historical period drama about the Indian freedom struggle starring Mohanlal.
  9. Chandralekha (1997) – A comedy featuring Mohanlal and Sukanya.
  10. Megham (1999) – A drama about an Air Force officer.
  11. Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) – A light-hearted family drama.
  12. Vettam (2004) – A fun-filled romantic comedy.
  13. Oppam (2016) – A Mohanlal thriller where he plays a blind man solving a murder mystery.
  14. Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2021) – A big-budget period epic, won National Film Award for Best Feature Film.

Bollywood Films (Superhits)

  1. Hera Pheri (2000) – One of the greatest Bollywood comedies ever, starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal.
  2. Hungama (2003) – A laugh riot featuring Akshaye Khanna and Paresh Rawal.
  3. Hulchul (2004) – A comedy-drama with Kareena Kapoor and Akshaye Khanna.
  4. Garam Masala (2005) – A hilarious entertainer with Akshay Kumar and John Abraham.
  5. Bhagam Bhag (2006) – A comedy-thriller starring Akshay Kumar and Govinda.
  6. Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) – A psychological thriller starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan.
  7. De Dana Dan (2009) – A madcap comedy featuring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif.
  8. Rangrezz (2013) – A drama about friendship and betrayal.

Tamil & Telugu Films

  1. Gopura Vasalile (1991, Tamil) – A popular comedy-drama.
  2. Snehithiye (2000, Tamil) – A female-led mystery thriller.
  3. Nimir (2018, Tamil) – A drama starring Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Awards & Achievements

🏆 National Film Award for Best Feature Film (Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, 2021)
 🏆 Kerala State Film Awards – Multiple wins for Best Director & Best Film
 🏆 Filmfare Awards South – Best Director (Thenmavin Kombath, 1994)
 🏆 IIFA & Stardust Awards – Best Comedy Film (Hera Pheri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Hungama)
 🏆 Padma Shri (2023) – India’s fourth-highest civilian award for his contributions to cinema.

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