Dhyan Sreenivasan (born 20 December 1989) 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.[1]
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 screenplay writer and actor Sreenivasan.[2] 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.[3][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.[1] His performance in the film was generally well-received by critics and the audience.[6][7]
Filmography
As actor
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As Writer/Director
| Year | Title | Other Roles | Actors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | [19] |
As Producer
| Year | Title | Actors | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saajan Bakery Since 1962 | Aju Varghese, Lena, Ranjitha Menon | [20] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 and Arpita tied the knot after a 10-year courtship | Pix. OnManorama(8 April 2017).
- ↑ Dhyan Sreenivasan Engagement Photos. Kerala Wedding Trends(2017-04-03). Retrieved 2017-04-04.
- ↑ Dhyan Sreenivasan ties the knot with Arpita Sebastian. India Today(8 Apr 2017).
- ↑ 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'. Filmibeat.
- ↑ Namitha to romance Dhyan in 'Adi Kapyare Kootamani'(4 August 2015).
- ↑ Dhyan and Aju to team up again in 'Ore Mugham'. Sify.com(29 April 2016). Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ Niranjana Anoop will romance Dhyan Sreenivasan in her next.
- ↑ 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 2019-02-24.
- ↑ Dhyan Sreenivasan’s next with Gayathri Ashok titled ‘Swargathile Katturumbu’. Times of India. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ↑ Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Veekam begins rolling in Kochi. The New Indian Express(19 Oct 2021).
- ↑ Dhyan Sreenivasan plays an orphan in Joy Full Enjoy.
- ↑ Dhyan, Aju, Neeraj in Adi Kapyare Kootamani 2! - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ↑ 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 Dec 2019).