Dileep Rao

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

18Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 29, 1973

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Dileep Rao

Dileep Rao (born July 29, 1973) is an American actor who has appeared in feature films and television series. He starred in Sam Raimi's horror film Drag Me to Hell (2009), James Cameron's science fiction film Avatar (2009), and Christopher Nolan's thriller Inception (2010).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dileep Rao reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Sci-Fi

The majority of Dileep Rao's filmography leans towards the Sci-Fi genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dileep Rao remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dileep Rao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dileep Rao's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell (2024) movie poster

★10.0

Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell: Extensive Behind-The-Scenes Documentary Featuring New And Archival Interviews With Co-Writer/Producer Ivan Raimi, Actors

Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell

2024•Documentary

★8.4

★8.4

Inception: Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chanc

Inception

2010•Action

★7.6

Avatar: In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between

Avatar

2009•Action

★7.6

Avatar: The Way of Water: Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their

Avatar: The Way of Water

2022•Action

★7.3

Avatar: Fire and Ash: In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new t

Avatar: Fire and Ash

2025•Sci-Fi

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dileep Rao.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2029	Avatar 4	Dr. Max Patel	Flop	Similar →
2025	Avatar: Fire and Ash	Max Patel	Hit	Similar →
2024	Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Avatar: The Way of Water	Dr. Max Patel	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Remember Amnesia	Dr. Jay	Flop	Similar →
2019	Fanboy	Dileep	Flop	Similar →
2019	Extracurricular Activities	Ronnie	Average	Similar →
2018	The Lie Game	Joel	Flop	Similar →
2018	Resurrect	Raul	Average	Similar →
2016	Where You Are	Talk Show Host	Hit	Similar →
2015	Beeba Boys	Kash Sood	Flop	Similar →
2014	Polis	Scientist 2	Average	Similar →
2014	Murder of a Cat	Dr. Jag Mundhra	Flop	Similar →
2013	The Tutor	Ferdinand	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Great Gatsby in Five Minutes	Nick Carraway	Flop	Similar →
2010	Inception	Yusuf	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Avatar	Dr. Max Patel	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Drag Me to Hell	Rham Jas	Hit	Similar →

Dileep Rao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dileep Rao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dileep Rao is "Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dileep Rao acted in?

Dileep Rao has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dileep Rao?

Other notable films include "Inception", "Avatar", and "Avatar: The Way of Water".