Dhyan Sreenivasan

Indian actor (born 1988)

In this Indian name, the name Sreenivasan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Dhyan.

Dhyan Sreenivasan

Born|  (1988-12-20) 20 December 1988 (age 36)

Thalassery, Kerala, India

Occupation| Actor
Years active| 2013–present
Spouse|

Arpita Sebastian

(m. 2017)​

[1]
Children| 1
Father| Sreenivasan
Relatives|

* Vineeth Sreenivasan (brother)
* M. Mohanan (uncle)

Dhyan Sreenivasan (born 20 December 1988) 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.[2] He made his directorial debut with Love Action Drama (2019).

## Early life

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Dhyan was born on 20 December 1988.[3] He is the younger son of noted actor, director and screenwriter Sreenivasan,[citation needed] and brother of actor and director, Vineeth Sreenivasan who also works in Malayalam films.

## Career

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Dhyan debuted in 2013, with the Malayalam film Thira directed by his brother. In the film, he played a supporting role along with two-time National Award winning actress Shobana.[2] His performance in the film was generally well-received by critics and the audience.[4][5]

## Personal life

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Dhyan married his longtime girlfriend Arpita Sebastian on 7 April 2017.[1][6]

## Filmography

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### As actor

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* All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.

Key  †  | Denotes films that have not yet been released

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List of Malayalam film acting credits  Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | Ref.

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2013 | Thira | Naveen |  | [7]
2015 | Kunjiramayanam | Lalu |  | [8]
Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Bhanu Prasad |  | [9]
2016  | Mudhugauv | Tribal Gang Member  | Cameo appearance  |
Ore Mukham | Zachariah Pothen  |  | [10]
2017 | Goodalochana | Varun | Also writer | [11]
2019 | Kuttymama | Shekharankutty |  | [12]
Sachin | Sachin |  | [13]
Love Action Drama | Himself |

* Director and writer
* Special appearance in the song "Kudukku"

2022  | Sathyam Mathrame Bodhippikku | ACP James  |  |
Udal | Kiran  |  |
Prakashan Parakkatte | Suni  | Also writer |
Sayanna Varthakal | Dennis  |  | [14]
Veekam | Kiran  |  | [15]
2023 | Khali Purse of Billionaires | Bibin Vijay |  | [16]
Higuita | Ayyappadas |  | [17]
Janaki Jaane | Lishan | Cameo appearance | [18]
Jailer | Jailer Shantaram  |  | [19]
Achan Oru Vazha Vechu | Himself | Cameo appearance |
Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna | Kannan |  | [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 appearance | [29]
Kudumbasthreeyum Kunjadum |  |  | [30]
Swargathile Katturumbu | Jose |  | [31]
Partners | Vishnu |  | [32]
Secret | Midhun |  | [33]
Super Zindagi | Sidharthan |  | [34]
Bad Boyz | S I Amjad Khan |  | [35]
Thrayam | Ashiq |  | [36]
Oshana | Father |  |
Anand Sreebala | Lalu |  | [37]
2025 | ID - The Fake |  |  | [38]
Machante Maalakha † | TBA |  | [39]
Joy Full Enjoy † | Joy | Filming | [40]
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira † |  | Filming | [41]
Bha. Bha. Ba. † | TBA | Filming | [42]

### As screenwriter, director and producer

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As screenwriter, director and producer  Year  | Title  | Credited as  | Notes

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2017  | Goodalochana | Screenplay  |
2019  | Love Action Drama | Story, Screenplay, Direction  |
2021  | Saajan Bakery Since 1962 | Producer  | [43]
2022  | Prakashan Parakkatte | Screenplay  |
TBA | 9 MM | Screenplay  | [44]

### Television

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List of television credits  Year  | Title  | Role  | Channel  | Ref.

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2022 | Star Magic  | Mentor | Flowers TV | [45]
2023 | Cook with Comedy | Judge | Asianet | [46]
2024-2025 | Super Show | Judge | Zee Keralam |

## References

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1. ^ a b "Dhyan and Arpita tied the knot after a 10-year courtship | Pix". OnManorama. 8 April 2017. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
2. ^ a b "I am still not able to look at Vineeth as a director : Dhyan Sreenivasan". The Times of India. 9 October 2013. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
3. ^ "It's official! First look poster of 'Varshangalkku Shesham' to arrive today". The Times of India. 20 December 2023.
4. ^ "Thira Movie Review: A Must Watch –". Oneindia Entertainment. 14 November 2013. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
5. ^ "Movie Review : Thira". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
6. ^ India Today, Web Desk (8 April 2017). "Dhyan Sreenivasan ties the knot with Arpita Sebastian". India Today. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
7. ^ Setting off on the road less taken. New Indian Express. 14 November 2013
8. ^ "'Vineeth and Dhyan to work together again'" (2015-06-04). Times of India.
9. ^ "Namitha to romance Dhyan in 'Adi Kapyare Kootamani'". Manorama Online. 4 August 2015. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
10. ^ Moviebuzz, Sify (29 April 2016). "Dhyan and Aju to team up again in 'Ore Mugham'". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 May 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
11. ^ George, Anjana. "Niranjana Anoop will romance Dhyan Sreenivasan in her next". Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
12. ^ "Sreenivasan and Dhyan team up for 'Kutty Mama'". The News Minute. 11 July 2018. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
13. ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan's next Sachin is a mature love story". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
14. ^ "Gokul Suresh and Dhyan Sreenivasan team up for 'Sayahna Varthakal'". Onlookers Media. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
15. ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Veekam begins rolling in Kochi". The New Indian Express. 19 October 2021. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
16. ^ "Khali Purse Of Billionaires". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
17. ^ "'Higuita' teaser: Suraj Venjaramoodu – Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer is an intriguing thriller". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
18. ^ "Janaki Jaane gets a release date". Cinema Express. 27 April 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
19. ^ Praveen, S.R. (18 August 2023). "'Jailer' Malayalam movie review: Dhyan Sreenivasan's bleak film hardly gets anything right". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
20. ^ "Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna | Dhyan and Aju as the protagonists; the shooting of 'Nadhiilla Sundari Yamuna' has started". 9 October 2022. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
21. ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese to headline 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
22. ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan Starts Shooting For Upcoming Malayalam Film Cheena Trophy". News18. 2 July 2022. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
23. ^ "'Bullet Dairies' starring Dhyan Sreenivasan new teaser is released | Movie Club". 13 December 2022. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
24. ^ "First look of Dhyan Sreenivasan's Bullet Diaries out". Cinema Express. 14 October 2022. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
25. ^ "Makers Of Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Iyer In Arabia Lock Release Date". News18. 8 January 2024. Archived from the original on 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
26. ^ "'ഹൃദയം' ടീം വീണ്ടും; ഒപ്പം നിവിനും ബേസിലും ധ്യാനും: 'വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് ശേഷം'". Manoramanews. 13 July 2023. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
27. ^ "'Varshangalkku Shesham': Vineeth Sreenivasan brings together an ensemble cast for his next". The Hindu. 13 July 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
28. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (25 December 2023). "Nivin Pauly's film with Dijo Jose Antony titled 'Malayalee From India'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023. `{{cite news}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
29. ^ "Tovino's Nadikar Thilakam shoot completed". Cinema Express. 6 January 2024. Archived from the original on 8 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
30. ^ "Kudumbasthreeyum Kunjadum theatrical release – Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer to hit the big screen on THIS date".
31. ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan's Swargathile Katturumbu gears up for release". Cinema Express. 26 March 2024. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
32. ^ Santhosh, Vivek (12 June 2024). "Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Partners gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
33. ^ "SN Swamy's directorial debut Secret gets a release date". Cinema Express. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
34. ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan's 'Super Zindagi' to release in August". 18 July 2024.
35. ^ "Ghora Ghora Rajadhi Raja song from Bad Boyz out". Cinema Express. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
36. ^ "സണ്ണിവെയ്‌നും ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസനും ഒന്നിക്കുന്നു; പൂർണമായും രാത്രിയിൽ ചിത്രീകരിച്ച 'ത്രയം'". Mathrubhumi News. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
37. ^ "It's a wrap for Arjun Ashokan and Aparna Das-starrer Anand Sreebala". Cinema Express. 19 April 2024. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
38. ^ "It's a wrap for Dhyan Sreenivasan's 'ID'". The Times of India.
39. ^ "Machante Maalakha gets a release date". Cinema Express. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
40. ^ "ധ്യാന്‍ ശ്രീനിവാസന്‍ നായകന്‍; 'ജോയ് ഫുൾ എൻജോയ്' തുടങ്ങി". Asianet News.
41. ^ "Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan's 'Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira' goes on floors". The Hindu.
42. ^ "Dileep's Bha Bha Ba goes on floors". Cinema Express. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
43. ^ "Filming begins for Aju Varghese's Saajan Bakery". The New Indian Express. 3 December 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
44. ^ "Manju Warrier to act in 9MM". New Indian Express. 27 October 2020. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
45. ^ "എന്റെ മനസിലെ ലക്ഷ്മി നക്ഷത്ര ഇങ്ങനെയല്ല! ചേട്ടന്റെ യഥാർത്ഥ മുഖം ഞാനേ കണ്ടിട്ടുള്ളൂ! സ്റ്റാർ മാജിക്കിൽ ധ്യാൻ എത്തിയപ്പോൾ". Archived from the original on 5 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
46. ^ "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. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2023.

## External links

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* Dhyan Sreenivasan at IMDb
* Dhyan Sreenivasan on Facebook

*[m.]: married
*[†]: Film has not yet been released
*[TBA]: To be announced
*[Ref.]: Reference(s)