Dhyan Sreenivasan Explained

Dhyan Sreenivasan
Birth Date:20 December
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2013–present
Children:1
Father:Sreenivasan

Dhyan Sreenivasan (born 20 December) is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer who works in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with Thira (2013), directed by his elder brother Vineeth Sreenivasan.[1] He made his directorial debut with Love Action Drama

Early and personal life

Dhyan was born on 20th December.[2] He is the younger son of noted actor, director and screenwriter Sreenivasan. 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]

Career

Dhyan made his film debut in 2013, with the Malayalam film Thira which has Shobana in main lead role. In the film, he did a supporting role along with two-time National Award winning actress Shobana.[1] His performance in the film was generally well-received by critics and the audience.[5] [6]

Filmography

As actor

List of Malayalam film acting credits
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013 Thira Naveen [7]
2015 Kunjiramayanam Lalu [8]
Adi Kapyare Kootamani Bhanu Prasad [9]
2016MudhugauvTribal Gang Member Cameo in end credits
Ore MukhamZachariah Pothen[10]
2017 Goodalochana Varun Also writer [11]
2019 Kuttymama Shekharankutty [12]
Sachin Sachin [13]
Love Action DramaHimself
2022Sathyam Mathrame BodhippikkuACP James
UdalKiran
Prakashan ParakkatteSuni Also writer
Sayanna Varthakal Dennis[14]
VeekamKiran[15]
2023 Khali Purse of Billionaires Bibin Vijay [16]
Higuita Ayyappadas [17]
Janaki JaaneLishanCameo[18]
JailerJailer Shantaram[19]
Achan Oru Vazha Vechu Himself Cameo
Nadhikalil Sundari YamunaKannan [20] [21]
Cheena Trophy Rajesh [22]
Bullet Diaries Raju [23] [24]
2024 Iyer in Arabia Rahul [25]
Varshangalkku Shesham Venu Koothuparambu[26] [27]
Malayalee from India Malghosh [28]
Nadikar Himself Cameo[29]
Kudumbasthreeyum Kunjadum [30]
Swargathile Katturumbu Jose [31]
Partners [32]
Secret [33]
Super Zindagi [34]
[35]
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Post-production [37]
Post-production [38]
Joy Filming [39]
Filming [40]

As writer/director

List of film credits as writer or director
YearTitleOther RolesActorsNotes
2017GoodalochanaScreenplayAju Varghese, Sreenath Bhasi, Hareesh Kanaran, Mamta Mohandas
2019Love Action DramaStory, Screenplay, DirectionNivin Pauly, Nayanthara, Aju VargheseDirectorial debut
2021Prakashan ParakkatteStory, ScreenplayMathew Thomas, Dileesh Pothan, Nisha Sarang
20229 MMScreenplayManju Warrier, Dileesh Pothan, Sunny Wayne[41]

Television

List of television credits
YearTitleRoleChannel
2022Star Magic MentorFlowers TV[43]
2023Cook with comedyJudgeAsianet[44]

Notes and References

  1. News: I am still not able to look at Vineeth as a director : Dhyan Sreenivasan . https://web.archive.org/web/20131030145842/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-09/news-and-interviews/42861804_1_thira-dhyan-sreenivasan-vineeth . 30 October 2013 . dead . . 9 October 2013 . 2 May 2014.
  2. News: It's official! First look poster of 'Varshangalkku Shesham' to arrive today. The Times of India. 20 December 2023 .
  3. News: Dhyan and Arpita tied the knot after a 10-year courtship Pix . OnManorama . 8 April 2017 . 28 October 2021 . 28 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028181305/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2017/04/07/dhyan-sreenivasan-gets-married-to-arpita.html . live .
  4. News: India Today . Web Desk . Dhyan Sreenivasan ties the knot with Arpita Sebastian . India Today . 8 April 2017 . en . 28 October 2021 . 28 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028181306/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/dhyan-sreenivasan-arpita-sebastian-married-relationship-970229-2017-04-08 . live.
  5. Web site: Thira Movie Review: A Must Watch – . Oneindia Entertainment . https://web.archive.org/web/20140218022111/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/reviews/2013/thira-movie-review-124843.html . 18 February 2014 . 14 November 2013 . 2 May 2014.
  6. Web site: Movie Review : Thira . https://web.archive.org/web/20131118053243/http://www.sify.com/movies/thira-review-malayalam-15043249.html . 18 November 2013 . dead . Sify.com . 2 May 2014.
  7. https://web.archive.org/web/20131118075908/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Setting-off-on-the-road-less-taken/2013/11/14/article1889379.ece Setting off on the road less taken
  8. News: 'Vineeth and Dhyan to work together again'. Times of India. 2015-06-04.
  9. Web site: Namitha to romance Dhyan in 'Adi Kapyare Kootamani' . Manorama Online . 4 August 2015. 29 December 2021. 18 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190418011946/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/gossip/namitha-pramod-dhyan-sreenivasan-in-adi-kapyare-kootamani-friday-film-house.html. live.
  10. Web site: Moviebuzz . Sify . Dhyan and Aju to team up again in 'Ore Mugham' . https://web.archive.org/web/20160502141915/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhyan-and-aju-to-team-up-again-in-ore-mugham-news-malayalam-qe3lDVdhjebgi.html. dead. 2 May 2016 . Sify. 29 September 2016 . 29 April 2016.
  11. News: Niranjana Anoop will romance Dhyan Sreenivasan in her next . Times of India . George . Anjana . 29 December 2021 . 4 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230504120350/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/niranjana-anoop-will-romance-dhyan-sreenivasan-in-her-next/articleshow/58595333.cms . live.
  12. News: Sreenivasan and Dhyan team up for 'Kutty Mama' . The News Minute . 11 July 2018 . en . 28 October 2021 . 28 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028181307/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sreenivasan-and-dhyan-team-kutty-mama-84581 . live.
  13. News: Dhyan Sreenivasan's next Sachin is a mature love story . The New Indian Express . 28 October 2021 . 28 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028181305/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/jul/26/dhyan-sreenivasans-next-sachin-is-a-mature-love-story-1633463.html . live.
  14. News: Gokul Suresh and Dhyan Sreenivasan team up for 'Sayahna Varthakal' . Onlookers Media. 24 February 2019. 29 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211229095727/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/gokul-suresh-dhyan-sreenivasan-team-sayahna-varthakal-movie. live.
  15. News: Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Veekam begins rolling in Kochi . The New Indian Express . 19 October 2021 . 28 October 2021 . 28 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028181305/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/oct/19/dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-veekam-begins-rolling-in-kochi-2372894.html . live.
  16. News: Khali Purse Of Billionaires . The Times of India . 10 March 2023 . 0971-8257 . 10 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230310061233/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/khali-purse-of-billionaires-song-neram-velukkanenne/videoshow/98443161.cms . live .
  17. News: 'Higuita' teaser: Suraj Venjaramoodu – Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer is an intriguing thriller . The Times of India . 14 March 2023 . 0971-8257 . 13 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313185611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/higuita-teaser-suraj-venjaramoodu-dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-is-an-intriguing-thriller/articleshow/96495415.cms . live.
  18. Web site: Janaki Jaane gets a release date . 16 May 2023 . . 27 April 2023 . en . 16 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230516174322/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/27/janaki-jaane-gets-a-release-date-42746.html . live.
  19. News: Praveen . S.R. . 18 August 2023 . 'Jailer' Malayalam movie review: Dhyan Sreenivasan's bleak film hardly gets anything right . en-IN . . 18 August 2023 . 0971-751X . 21 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230921100554/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jailer-malayalam-movie-review-dhyan-sreenivasans-bleak-film-hardly-gets-anything-right/article67209489.ece . live.
  20. Web site: Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna | Dhyan and Aju as the protagonists; the shooting of 'Nadhiilla Sundari Yamuna' has started . 9 October 2022 . 13 March 2023 . 13 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313185027/https://time.news/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-dhyan-and-aju-as-the-protagonists-the-shooting-of-nadhiilla-sundari-yamuna-has-started/ . live.
  21. News: Dhyan Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese to headline 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' . The Times of India . 14 March 2023 . 0971-8257 . 13 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313163040/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dhyan-sreenivasan-and-aju-varghese-to-headline-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna/articleshow/92437740.cms . live.
  22. Web site: 2 July 2022 . Dhyan Sreenivasan Starts Shooting For Upcoming Malayalam Film Cheena Trophy . 16 March 2023 . News18 . en . 13 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313163041/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dhyan-sreenivasan-starts-shooting-for-upcoming-malayalam-film-cheena-trophy-5481337.html . live.
  23. Web site: 'Bullet Dairies' starring Dhyan Sreenivasan new teaser is released Movie Club . 13 December 2022 . 14 March 2023 . en-US . 13 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313185029/https://m-clubs.in/news/bullet-dairies-starring-dhyan-sreenivasan-new-teaser-is-released/ . live .
  24. Web site: First look of Dhyan Sreenivasan's Bullet Diaries out . 14 March 2023 . . 14 October 2022 . en . 14 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230314040650/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/oct/14/first-look-of-dhyan-sreenivasans-bullet-diaries-out-35630.html . live.
  25. Web site: 8 January 2024 . Makers Of Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Iyer In Arabia Lock Release Date . 8 January 2024 . News18 . en . 8 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240108122509/https://www.news18.com/movies/makers-of-dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-iyer-in-arabia-lock-release-date-8732420.html . live.
  26. Web site: 13 July 2023 . 'ഹൃദയം' ടീം വീണ്ടും; ഒപ്പം നിവിനും ബേസിലും ധ്യാനും: 'വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് ശേഷം' . 14 July 2023 . Manoramanews . en . 14 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230714092109/https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2023/07/13/pranav-mohanalal-vineeth-sreenivasan-film-after-hridayam.html . live.
  27. News: 13 July 2023 . 'Varshangalkku Shesham': Vineeth Sreenivasan brings together an ensemble cast for his next . en-IN . The Hindu . 14 July 2023 . 0971-751X . 13 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230713141855/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-brings-together-an-ensemble-cast-for-his-next/article67075968.ece . live.
  28. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 25 December 2023 . Nivin Pauly's film with Dijo Jose Antony titled 'Malayalee From India' . en-IN . The Hindu . 26 December 2023 . 0971-751X . 26 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231226181810/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nivin-paulys-film-with-dijo-jose-antony-titled-malayalee-from-india/article67673636.ece . live.
  29. Web site: Tovino's Nadikar Thilakam shoot completed . 7 January 2024 . . 6 January 2024 . en . 8 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240108020857/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/jan/06/tovinos-nadikar-thilakam-shoot-completed-51010.html . live.
  30. Web site: Kudumbasthreeyum Kunjadum theatrical release – Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer to hit the big screen on THIS date .
  31. Web site: Features . C. E. . 26 March 2024 . Dhyan Sreenivasan's Swargathile Katturumbu gears up for release . 26 March 2024 . Cinema Express . en . 26 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240326171903/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Mar/26/dhyan-sreenivasans-swargathile-katturumbu-gears-up-for-release . live.
  32. Web site: Santhosh . Vivek . 2024-06-12 . Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Partners gets a release date . 2024-06-12 . Cinema Express . en.
  33. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-07-10 . SN Swamy's directorial debut Secret gets a release date . 2024-07-11 . Cinema Express . en.
  34. Web site: Dhyan Sreenivasan's 'Super Zindagi' to release in August .
  35. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-05-07 . Machante Maalakha gets a release date . 2024-05-07 . Cinema Express . en.
  36. Web site: Features . C. E. . 19 April 2024 . It's a wrap for Arjun Ashokan and Aparna Das-starrer Anand Sreebala . 19 April 2024 . Cinema Express . en . 20 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240420015858/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Apr/19/its-a-wrap-for-arjun-ashokan-and-aparna-das-starrer-anand-sreebala . live.
  37. News: സണ്ണിവെയ്‌നും ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസനും ഒന്നിക്കുന്നു; പൂർണമായും രാത്രിയിൽ ചിത്രീകരിച്ച 'ത്രയം' . 15 September 2021 . 30 September 2021 . Mathrubhumi News.
  38. News: It's a wrap for Dhyan Sreenivasan's 'ID' . The Times of India.
  39. News: ധ്യാന്‍ ശ്രീനിവാസന്‍ നായകന്‍; 'ജോയ് ഫുൾ എൻജോയ്' തുടങ്ങി . Asianet News.
  40. News: Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan's 'Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira' goes on floors . The Hindu.
  41. News: Manju Warrier to act in 9MM . New Indian Express . 27 October 2020. 17 February 2024. 20 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240420020004/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Apr/20/tamil-nadu-home-secretary-issues-circular-to-penalise-staff-failing-to-vote-withdraws-it-next-day. live.
  42. News: Filming begins for Aju Varghese's Saajan Bakery . The New Indian Express . 3 December 2019 . 28 October 2021 . 28 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200728212920/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/dec/03/filming-begins-for-aju-vargheses-saajan-bakery-2070398.html . live.
  43. Web site: എന്റെ മനസിലെ ലക്ഷ്മി നക്ഷത്ര ഇങ്ങനെയല്ല! ചേട്ടന്റെ യഥാർത്ഥ മുഖം ഞാനേ കണ്ടിട്ടുള്ളൂ! സ്റ്റാർ മാജിക്കിൽ ധ്യാൻ എത്തിയപ്പോൾ . 5 May 2023 . 5 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230505084951/https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/star-magic-latest-episode-with-dhyan-sreenivasan-goes-viral/articleshow/96494481.cms . live.
  44. News: From Dhyan Sreenivasan joining the panel of judges to Lakshmi Priya participating as contestant; All you need to know about 'Cook with Comedy' . The Times of India . 4 May 2023 . 5 May 2023 . 20 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240420015934/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/from-dhyan-sreenivasan-joining-the-panel-of-judges-to-lakshmi-priya-participating-as-contestant-all-you-need-to-know-about-cook-with-comedy/articleshow/99992080.cms . live.