Dinesh Panicker

{{short description|Malayalam film producer, actor and TV producer}}

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Dinesh Panicker is an Indian film producer, actor and TV producer. He entered the film industry in 1989 by producing Kireedam, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film. He went on to produce different genre films in Mollywood. Later, he started acting in Malayalam films and serials, and is now the general secretary of ATMA (Association of Television Media Artistes).{{Cite news|last=Sudhish|first=Navamy|date=2020-03-25|title=It's long haul for TV shows, popular soaps|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/its-long-haul-for-tv-shows-popular-soaps/article31167470.ece|access-date=2020-09-15|issn=0971-751X}}

Career

Panicker began his film career in 1989 by co-producing Kireedam, which stars Mohanlal and was directed by Sibi Malayil.{{cite news |title=6 ദിവസം കൊണ്ട് തിരക്കഥ; 25 ദിവസത്തെ ഷൂട്ട്;സേതുമാധവന്റെ മുള്‍ക്കിരീടത്തിന് മുപ്പത്തിയൊന്ന് വര്‍ഷം |url=https://www.thecue.in/filmy-features/2019/07/07/30-years-of-kireedam-mohanlal |date=7 July 2020}} The film's budget was {{INR|23 lakh}} and it was a commercial success.{{cite news |title="Kireedam" 29 years; Total cost Rs 23 lakh, Mohanlal's salary? |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/08/01/kireedam-lohithadas-siby-malayil-mohanlal-movie-29-years.html |publisher=manoramaonline.com|date=1 August 2018}} At first, Panicker wanted to play a small role as the husband of Parvathy but he reconsidered it due to resistance from his wife. He later said he never dared to act in films he produced.{{cite news|date=1 August 2018|title="Kireedam" 29 years; Total cost Rs 23 lakh, Mohanlal's salary?|publisher=manoramaonline.com|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/08/01/kireedam-lohithadas-siby-malayil-mohanlal-movie-29-years.html}}

Panicker's second movie was Cheppukilukkana Changathi, a comedy-drama starring Mukesh and Jagadish. In 1995, he produced Boxer, which stars Babu Antony as an action hero. His next film, Kaliveedu, is a 1996 family drama. That year, he produced Rajaputhran, an action-drama film and the directorial debut of Shajoon Kariyal. It was released in both Tamil and Telugu.{{cite news |title=10 Suresh Gopi films to watch before you die |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-suresh-gopi-films-to-watch-before-you-die/10-suresh-gopi-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52450639.cms|work=The Times of India}} Mayilpeelikkavu, a mystery-thriller film, was produced in 1998.{{cite news |title=Malayalam actor Jagannadha Varma dies at 77; celebs offer condolences |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/malayalam-actor-jagannadha-varma-dies-77-celebs-offer-condolences-709145|work=International Business Times}}

Panicker reunited with Sibi Malayil for a romance film Pranayavarnangal, starring Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Divya Unni and Biju Menon. He produced Mammootty-starrer political conspiracy crime film Stalin Sivadas, which was released in 1999. He tried a new formula in Malayalam films by casting television presenter Koottickal Jayachandran in a lead role in his movie Chirikkudukka. Panicker later started an acting venture in Malayalam films and television serials, and is now general secretary of the Association of Television Media Artistes (ATMA).{{cite news|date=25 March 2020|title=It's long haul for TV shows, popular soaps|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/its-long-haul-for-tv-shows-popular-soaps/article31167470.ece}}

Filmography

=As producer=

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1989

| Kireedam

| Sibi Malayil

| Mohanlal, Thilakan, Parvathy, Murali

| {{cite web|title=Dinesh Panicker|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/dinesh-panicker/filmography.html|publisher=filmibeat.com}}

1991

| Cheppukilukkana Changathi

| Kaladharan

| Mukesh, Jagadish, Saranya

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1995

| Boxer

| Baiju Kottarakkara

| Babu Antony, Haritha, Jagathy

| {{cite web|title=Dinesh Panicker|url=https://en.msidb.org/movies.php?tag=Search&producer=Dinesh%20Panicker&limit=9&alimit=2&sortorder=2&sorttype=1|website=en.msidb.org}}

1996

| Kaliveedu

| Sibi Malayil

| Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Jagadish, Sunitha

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1996

| Rajaputhran

| Shajoon Kariyal

| Suresh Gopi, Vikram, Vijayaraghavan, Murali, Shobana

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1998

| Mayilpeelikkavu

| Anil Babu

| Kunchacko Boban, Jomol, Thilakan, Jagathy, Cochin Haneefa

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1998

| Pranayavarnangal

| Sibi Malayil

| Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Divyaa Unni, Biju Menon, Karamana

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1999

| Stalin Sivadas

| T. S. Suresh Babu

| Mammootty, Khushbu, Madhu, Jagadish

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2002

| Chirikkudukka

| T.S Saji

| Koottickal Jayachandran, Deepthi Prasad, Jagadish, Kalpana

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= As actor =

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1981Dhanya
2007Rock n' RollSreenivas
rowspan=2 | 2008Mizhikal SakshiDevaswom Manager
Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam
rowspan=2 | 2009ChemistrySchool Principal{{cite web |title=en.msidb.org Dinesh Panicker Actors |url=https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Dinesh%20Panicker |website=en.msidb.org}}
Puthiya MukhamDoctor
rowspan=7 | 2010JanakanKuttiyachan
April FoolDuttan
Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu
The ThrillerJoseph Palathingal
Kanyakumari ExpressAdv. John
ThathwamasiSI Mathews
Kaaryasthan
rowspan=4 | 2012Ee Adutha KaalathuMinister
Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty
ArikeSubramanya Pai
Hero
rowspan=6 | 2013ABCD: American-Born Confused DesiShekhar Pillan
Left Right LeftRoy's Doctor
Bangles
Vedivazhipadu
Crocodile Love StorySP Anthony
Annum Innum Ennum
rowspan=4 | 2014AngelsDIG Rajan Ponnose
Villali Veeran
Ring MasterInterviewer
Praise the LordCherian Varghese
rowspan=3 | 2015Female Unnikrishnan
Nirnnayakam
Lord Livingstone 7000 KandiAnanthu's Father-in-law
rowspan=2 | 2016KaliAnjali's father
CrayonsPrincipal
2017Thank You Very Much{{cite news|title=DINESH PANICKER MOVIES|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Dinesh-Panicker/movies|work=The Times of India}}
rowspan=2 | 2018IraDoctor
21 Diamonds
rowspan=8 | 2019Kodathi Samaksham Balan VakeelHome Minister
Chila NewGen NattuvisheshangalLakshmana Kurup
Brother's DayDavis
Oru Mass Kadha Veendum
JanaadhipanGovernor
PattabhiramanVasudevan
Ormma
Nalla Vishesham
rowspan=2 | 2020Big BrotherMohanachandran
Joshua
rowspan=2 | 2021OneAnanthan IPS
EscapeDoctor
2022Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh{{Cite web |title=Trailer of movie 'Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh' creating ripples on social media |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/01/23/trailer-karnan-napoleon-bhagat-singh.html |access-date=2023-04-05 |website=OnManorama}}
rowspan=2 | 20231921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare
GarudanJudge of District Court
rowspan=3 | 2024Jamalinte Punjiri{{Cite web |date=2024-06-06 |title=Jamalinte Punjiri To Sree Muthappan, 3 Malayalam Films Releasing This Week |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/jamalinte-punjiri-to-sree-muthappan-3-malayalam-films-releasing-this-week-8923270.html |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=News18 |language=en}}
Gangs of Sukumara Kurup{{Cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=It's A Wrap For Rushin Shaji Kailas' Debut Film Gangs Of Sukumara Kurup |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/its-a-wrap-for-rushin-shaji-kailas-debut-film-gangs-of-sukumara-kurup-8805869.html |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=News18 |language=en}}
HerSundaram

Television

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2003

|Swapnam

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|Asianet

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|{{Cite web|title=Dinesh Panicker All Serials & Shows {{!}} Cast & Crew|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/malayalam/tv-actor/dinesh-panicker/list-of-serial-and-shows|access-date=2020-10-29|website=nettv4u|language=en}}

2004Kadamattathu KathanaarMaharajanAsianet
2005Kayamkulam KochunniAnantharamaraoSurya TV
2006SuryaputhriAsianet
2006

|Mandaram

| Menon

|Kairali TV

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2007

|Ente Manasaputhri

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|Asianet

|

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2008-2009

|Aa Amma

| Mahadevan

|Kairali TV

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2008DevimahathmyamNaranarayana GowdarAsianet
2008-2009

|Pakalmazha

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|Amrita TV

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2010-2012

|Harichandanam

| Venkidi Swami

|Asianet

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2011-2012

|kadhayile rajakumari

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|Mazhavil Manorama

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2011-2012ManasaveenaShivanandanMazhavil Manorama
2012-2014

|Pattu Saree

| Kochettan

|Mazhavil Manorama

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2014-2017

|Chandanamazha

| Devaraj desai

|Asianet

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2015-2016MayamohiniVishwanathanMazhavil Manorama
2018

|Makkal

| Madhavan

|Mazhavil Manorama

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2019

|Mahaguru

| Dr Prasad

|Kaumudy TV

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2020

|Namukku Paarkkuvan Munthirithoppukal

| Police Officer

|Surya TV

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2020

|Koodathayi

| Advocate

|Flowers TV

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2020–2023

|Padatha Painkili

| Ananda Varma

|Asianet

|Replaced Prem Prakash

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2023-2024Ennishtam NinnishtamRaj MohanSurya TV
2024- presentPremamVasudevanPocket FMWeb series

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