Dhyan Sreenivasan
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Years active | 2013–present |
Spouse(s) | Arpita Sebastian (m. 2017) |
Children | 1 |
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Relatives | Vineeth Sreenivasan (brother) M. Mohanan (uncle) |
Dhyan Sreenivasan (born 20 December 1988) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, producer and film director who works in Malayalam films. Dhyan started out as an assistant director under his uncle M. Mohanan. He made his acting debut with Thira (2013), directed by his elder brother Vineeth Sreenivasan.[2]
Dhyan is notable for his roles in the films Kunjiramayanam (2015), Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015), Ore Mukham (2016), and Goodalochana (2017). He made his directorial debut with the successful film Love Action Drama (2019) starring Nivin Pauly and Nayanthara .
Personal Life[]
Dhyan is the younger son of noted Malayalam screen play writer and actor Sreenivasan.[3] His brother Vineeth Sreenivasan is a singer, actor and director who also works in Malayalam cinema. Dhyan married his longtime girlfriend Arpita Sebastian on 7 April 2017.[1][4][5]
Career[]
After dropping out of his engineering course, Dhyan joined a visual communication course because of his wish to work in cinema. According to some of his interviews, Dhyan states his brother Vineeth Sreenivasan watched a short film which Dhyan directed and acted in, and offered him a role in Thira. In the film, he co-starred with two-time National Award winning actress Shobana.[2] His performance in the film was generally well-received by critics and the audience.[6][7]
Filmography[]
As actor[]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Thira | Naveen | Debut film |
2015 | Kunjiramayanam | Lalu | [8] |
2015 | Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Bhanu Prasad | [9] |
2016 | Mudhugauv | Tribal Gang Member | Cameo Appearance In End Credits |
2016 | Ore Mukham | Zachariah Pothen | [10] |
2017 | Goodalochana | Varun | Also writer[11] |
2019 | Kuttymama | Shekharankutty | [12] |
2019 | Sachin | Sachin | [13] |
2019 | Love Action Drama | Himself | Special appearance in the song Kudukku |
2021 | Sathyam Mathrame Bodhippikku | TBA | |
2021 | Sayanna Varthakal | Dennis | Delayed[14] |
2021 | Prakashan Parakkatte | TBA | Also Writer |
2022 | Love Jihad | TBA | |
2022 | Paathira Kurubana | TBA | |
2022 | Adukkala : The manifesto | TBA | |
2022 | Higwitta | Ayyappadas | |
2022 | 9MM | TBA | Also Writer |
2022 | Kadavul Sakayam Nadana Sabha | Sathyaneshan Nadar | |
2022 | Khali Purse of the Billionaires | TBA | |
2022 | Powder Since 1905 | TBA | |
2022 | Partners | TBA | |
2022 | Thrayam | TBA | |
2022 | Aap Kaise Ho | TBA | |
2022 | Veekam | TBA | [15] |
2022 | Joy Full Enjoy | TBA | [16] |
2022 | Udal | TBA | |
2022 | Adi Kapyare Kootamani 2 | Bhanu Prasad | [17] |
As Writer/Director[]
Year | Title | Other Roles | Actors | Notes |
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2017 | Goodalochana | Screenplay | Aju Varghese, Sreenath Bhasi, Hareesh Kanaran, Mamta Mohandas | |
2019 | Love Action Drama | Story, Screenplay, Direction | Nivin Pauly, Nayanthara, Aju Varghese | Directorial debut |
2021 | Prakashan Parakkatte | Story, Screenplay | Mathew Thomas, Dileesh Pothan, Nisha Sarang | |
2022 | 9 MM | Screenplay | Manju Warrier, Dileesh Pothan, Sunny Wayne | [18] |
As Producer[]
Year | Title | Actors | Notes |
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2021 | Saajan Bakery Since 1962 | Aju Varghese, Lena, Ranjitha Menon | [19] |
References[]
- ^ a b "Dhyan and Arpita tied the knot after a 10-year courtship | Pix". OnManorama. 8 April 2017.
- ^ a b I am still not able to look at Vineeth as a director : Dhyan Sreenivasan – The Times of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (9 October 2013). Retrieved on 2 May 2014.
- ^ Sreenivasan's son Dhyan Sreenivasan as hero. Nowrunning.com (12 March 2013). Retrieved on 2 May 2014.
- ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan Engagement Photos". Kerala Wedding Trends. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ India Today, Web Desk (8 April 2017). "Dhyan Sreenivasan ties the knot with Arpita Sebastian". India Today.
- ^ Thira Movie Review: A Must Watch – Oneindia Entertainment. Entertainment.oneindia.in (14 November 2013). Retrieved on 2 May 2014.
- ^ Movie Review : Thira. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2 May 2014.
- ^ "'Vineeth, Dhyan And Aju In 'Kunjiramayanam'" (2015-06-04). Filmibeat.
- ^ "Namitha to romance Dhyan in 'Adi Kapyare Kootamani'". Manorama Online. 4 August 2015.
- ^ Moviebuzz, Sify (29 April 2016). "Dhyan and Aju to team up again in 'Ore Mugham'". Sify.com. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ "Niranjana Anoop will romance Dhyan Sreenivasan in her next". Times of India.
- ^ "Sreenivasan and Dhyan team up for 'Kutty Mama'". The News Minute. 11 July 2018.
- ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan's next Sachin is a mature love story". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Gokul Suresh and Dhyan Sreenivasan team up for 'Sayahna Varthakal'". Onlookers Media. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Veekam begins rolling in Kochi". The New Indian Express. 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan plays an orphan in Joy Full Enjoy". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dhyan, Aju, Neeraj in Adi Kapyare Kootamani 2! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Manju Warrier to act in 9MM". New Indian Express. 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Filming begins for Aju Varghese's Saajan Bakery". The New Indian Express. 3 December 2019.
External links[]
- Living people
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors from Kerala
- Male actors in Malayalam cinema
- 1988 births
- People from Thalassery
- 21st-century Indian male actors