Dileep

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Characters played by Dileep

Shantanu — Arike (2012)

Shantanu is Kalpana's romantic partner and a central figure in the story. When Kalpana withdraws from their relationship and agrees to marry Sanjay, Anuradha tries to console him. Her words lead him to realize that Kalpana did not truly love him, while the love closest to him had gone unrecognized.

Charlie — Spanish Masala (2012)

Charlie is an illegal immigrant stranded in Madrid who speaks only Malayalam. Drawing on his experience running a roadside eatery, he cooks dosa, invents Spanish Masala, and earns work in a former diplomat's household. He later uses voice imitation to preserve Rahul's memory and ultimately becomes the intended partner in a marriage arranged in Kerala.

Raman — Ivan Maryadaraman (2015)

Veerabhadran's son, also known as Raman, works at a rice mill in Pune and travels to his hometown to collect money left in his name. There he becomes involved with Krishnendu and is targeted by her family because of his father's feud with them. He survives their attacks and ultimately reunites with Krishnendu.

Aby Mathew — Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal (2013)

Aby is an ad filmmaker who is preparing to marry his model fiancée. At a bachelor party seven days before the wedding, he learns that his former flame Sini is in the city. After drinking, he visits her to invite her to the wedding, accidentally leaving behind cigarettes that lead to a school incident involving her son.

Ram Damodar 'Radarr' — Bha. Bha. Ba. (2025)

Known publicly as the Commoner, Ram Damodar is the central figure behind the kidnapping of Chief Minister C. K. Joseph and the campaign inviting citizens to submit their grievances. His troubled past and history with Ghilli Bala shape his actions, while his true aim is to expose Joseph's wrongdoing and erase the grin that has haunted him.

Unnikuttan — Welcome to Central Jail (2016)

A simple-minded man raised in Central Jail with his parents until he was sent to a child-care facility at age six, Unnikuttan feels at home in prison and sometimes serves time for others' petty crimes. He falls in love with Radhika, helps expose the murder she witnessed, and ultimately returns to jail after killing the minister and superintendent.

Aalan / Alexander Dominic — Bandra (2023)

Aalan, also known as Alexander Dominic, is a prosperous man who becomes enamored with Tara after seeing her on screen. When she flees her controlling mother and producer, he gives her refuge in Kerala and later follows her to Mumbai. He finances her next film by taking on criminal jobs, then kills Raghavendra Desai after learning Desai murdered Tara.

Soloman — Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)

Soloman arrives at the hilltop estate to meet Anna John and Alice John, then takes charge as its manager and brings renewed joy to the sisters, who come to regard him as their son. He falls in love with Sofiya, but hides from police after being falsely accused in the murder of her brother Sabu. When he learns Sofiya poisoned his payasam, he accepts punishment for her.

Kichamani — Kaikkudanna Nilavu (1998)

Kichamani, also called Kichan, is the boy Veni loves. After being sent away by Balakrishnan, he returns seeking Veni, but accidentally kills Subhramaniyan during a fight and goes into hiding. Overcome by guilt, he considers surrendering, while Mahendran tries to protect him.

Sulaiman — Udayapuram Sulthan (1999)

Son of Abdul Rahman and Malavika Thampuratti. Cultivated in Carnatic classical music, he mistakenly enters a major musical gala and gains widespread fame. His visit to his grandfather's palace triggers a romantic conflict and a recurring historical cycle central to the film.

Keshu — Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan (2021)

Protagonist and driving instructor who wins a ₹12 crore lottery. He attempts to secretly escape with his family, gets entangled in chaotic searches for the lost ticket, accidentally injures his wife, and eventually retrieves the ticket at Rameswaram to complete his father's last rites and help others.

Kannan — Sringaravelan (2013)

Kannan is a fashion weaver's son who abandons his father's plans for him and tries to become rich by courting wealthy women. After meeting Radha, he falls in love with her and repeatedly risks himself to protect and marry her, ultimately saving her from Vikram and choosing to help her father face arrest.

Career Overview

Dileep has 179 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Signature works include Arike, Spanish Masala, Bha. Bha. Ba.. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
179
Birth Date
1967-10-27
Birth Place
Edavanakkad, Kochi, Kerala, India

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