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Dileep (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth27 October 1967

Age57 Years

BirthplaceAluva, Kerala, India

ProfessionActor, Producer, Playback singer, Entrepreneur

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseKavya Madhavan

FamilyFather - Padmanabhan Pillai; Mother - Sarojam Pillai; Sister - Sabitha; Brother - Anoop

Dileep (Actor) Biography

Dileep, born Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai, is an Indian actor, producer, playback singer and entrepreneur from Aluva, Kerala. He built his career in漫画

Early life and background

Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai, known professionally as Dileep, was born on 27 October 1967 in Aluva, Kerala. He grew up in his hometown and completed his schooling at VVBHS High School in Aluva. He went on to study at Union Christian College, Aluva, and Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Arts in History.

Dileep began his performing arts journey in Kerala. He trained and worked as a mimicry artist at Kalabhavan in Kochi, a formative experience that led him into television and film. Early on he appeared on Asianet's comedy program Comicola and later worked behind the camera as an assistant director on the 1991 Malayalam film Ulladakkam.

Career

Dileep made his acting debut in the Malayalam film Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992). Over the years he worked across several Indian film industries, including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada. His on-screen work spans acting, producing and occasional playback singing.

As a producer, he established his own production banner and produced films such as C.I.D. Moosa (2003) and the ensemble project Twenty:20 (2008), which he produced under Graand Productions to raise funds for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). His filmography also lists debuts in other languages: Raajjiyam (Tamil, 2002), Toofan (Bollywood, 2010) and Aidondla Aidu (Kannada, 2011).

Dileep has lent his voice to several film songs and comic albums. His singing credits include tracks associated with Chandranudikkunna Dikkil (1999), Kalyaanaraaman (2002), Thilakkam (2003), Sound Thoma (2012) and Sringaaravelan (2013). His versatility was recognized in 2011 when he received the Kerala State Best Actor Award for his performance in Vellaripravinte Changathi.

Physical profile and public persona

Dileep is approximately 170 cm (5'7") tall and his build has been characterized in public profiles. He has brown eyes and black hair. Publicly noted hobbies include watching films, a pastime that aligns with his life and work in cinema.

Personal life

Dileep's parents are Padmanabhan Pillai and Sarojam Pillai. He has a sister, Sabitha, and a brother, Anoop. He has been married and his family life has been part of his public profile; he has a daughter named Meenakshi.

Public profile

Dileep's rise from mimicry artiste to leading figure in Malayalam cinema made him a familiar face in South Indian media. He has been active on television as a performer and has participated in multiple aspects of film production, from acting and singing to producing. His work has crossed regional boundaries, appearing in films in multiple languages.

Controversies

Public reports documented in media outlets note that Dileep was arrested by Kerala police on 10 July 2017 in connection with allegations relating to a conspiracy in an attack on an actress. In January 2022, another development in the matter was reported when an actress described an alleged abduction and assault that took place in 2017; the account named Dileep as the alleged mastermind and led to a Crime Branch registration of a case. These events have formed part of the public record and have been widely reported.

Latest updates

Dileep remains a prominent and sometimes polarizing figure in Malayalam cinema, with a career spanning acting, producing and singing. His professional milestones include a state acting award and production ventures that supported the film community, while legal matters have concurrently shaped his public narrative.
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Recent Work

C.I.D. Moosa

Produced under his banner

2003
Twenty:20

Produced under Graand Productions to raise funds for AMMA

2008
Vellaripravinte Changathi

Performance that earned him the Kerala State Best Actor Award

2011
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Career Highlights

  1. Made acting debut in Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992)
  2. Produced the multi-starrer Twenty:20 (2008) to raise funds for AMMA
  3. Won Kerala State Best Actor Award for Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011)
  4. Worked across Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada films
  5. Started career as a mimicry artist at Kalabhavan and appeared on the TV show Comicola
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dileep (Actor) born?

27 October 1967

What is Dileep (Actor) known for?

Actor, Producer, Playback singer, Entrepreneur

What is Dileep (Actor)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Dileep (Actor) married to?

Kavya Madhavan