Dileepan (born Dileepan Arunasalam) is an Indian actor, currently working in the Tamil film industry. He made his film debut with the 2013 film, ''

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''.

Early life and family

Dileepan was born in

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, Tamil Nadu. He is the younger brother of renowned film director,

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Career

Dileepan made his debut as the protagonist in his brother's production film, ''

'', opposite Anjali. The film, which revolves around an auto rickshaw driver who gets involved with gangsters and his life takes a turn for the worse, was released on 15 March 2013 to positive reviews from critics. Dileepan achieved success in his next venture, '' Kaala'', directed by

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. Dileepan portrayed the role of Rajinikanth's elder son Selvam, who joins his father Kaala in the crusade against land eviction in

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, Mumbai. Kaala was released on 7 June 2018, to a mixed to positive reception from critics.

Filmography

*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''

References

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* {{Authority control Living people Indian male film actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Year of birth missing (living people)