Dinjith Ayyathan
Indian film director
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Dinjith Ayyathan is an Indian film director, visual effects director, and screenwriter working in Malayalam film industry.[1][2][3][4][5] His major works include the films Kakshi: Amminippilla (2019), Kishkindha Kaandam (2024) and Eko (2025).[6][7][8]
Born
Thalassery, Kannur district, Kerala, India
OccupationsFilm director, Screenwriter
Yearsactive2019–present
NotableworkKakshi: Amminippilla (2019), Kishkindha Kaandam (2024), Eko (2025)
Dinjith Ayyathan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thalassery, Kannur district, Kerala, India |
| Occupations | Film director, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Notable work | Kakshi: Amminippilla (2019), Kishkindha Kaandam (2024), Eko (2025) |
Early life and education
Career
Ayyathan made his directorial debut with Kakshi: Amminippilla in 2019.[12] He gained further recognition with his second movie, Kishkindha Kaandam (2024), a mystery‑thriller film that established his narrative style in Malayalam cinema.[9] His most recent film, Eko (2025), marked the continuation of his thematic work in thriller drama.[13][14]
Filmography
As director
| Year | Title | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kakshi: Amminippilla | Debut film | |
| 2024 | Kishkindha Kaandam | The first installment of Animal trilogy | [15] |
| 2025 | Eko | The third installment of Animal trilogy | [16] |