Dilip - Actor Profile

Dilip

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
17Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 26, 1956
Birth Place: Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

About Dilip

Dilip was an Indian actor who starred in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Dilip Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dilip reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dilip's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Dilip's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Varumayin Niram Sivappu, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dilip Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) movie poster
★8.0

Varumayin Niram Sivappu: Three educated but unemployed youth who have come to live in a bustling, harsh metropolis struggle to earn a living.

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

1980•Drama
★8.0
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) movie poster
★8.0

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam: When her joint family breaks apart, daughter-in-law Uma solves everyone's problems and unites the family again.

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam

1987•Drama
★7.0
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) movie poster
★7.0

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram: Ammaiyappan Mudaliar fulfils every need of his four children. However, when the eldest son fights with him and leaves th

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram

1986
★6.8
Dharma Durai (1991) movie poster
★6.8

Dharma Durai: Dharmadurai, a simple villager, helps his brothers financially against his father's wishes. He goes to jail when one of

Dharma Durai

1991•Action
★6.7
Mappillai (1989) movie poster
★6.7

Mappillai: Rajarajeswari gets Aarumugam's sister arrested after she learns that she is in love with her son. Aarumugam decides to m

Mappillai

1989

Full Filmography

Every movie Dilip has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Valli - Flop Similar →
1991 Dharma Durai - Hit Similar →
1990 Engal Swamy Ayyappan Bhaskarswamy Flop Similar →
1990 Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga - Flop Similar →
1990 Pudhu Varisu - Flop Similar →
1989 Mappillai - Hit Similar →
1989 Thaaya Thaarama - Flop Similar →
1988 Mappillai Sir Dilip Flop Similar →
1988 Aadade Adharam - Flop Similar →
1988 Penmani Aval Kanmani Dilip Average Similar →
1988 Ennai Vittu Pogaathe - Flop Similar →
1987 Enga Ooru Pattukaran Irulappan's son Flop Similar →
1987 Samsaram Oka Chadarangam Peter Super Hit Similar →
1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Peter Fernandez Hit Similar →
1984 Oorukku Upadesam Bharathan Flop Similar →
1981 Kilinjalgal Jana Flop Similar →
1980 Varumayin Niram Sivappu Dileep Super Hit Similar →

Dilip - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dilip?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dilip is "Varumayin Niram Sivappu" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Dilip acted in?

Dilip has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dilip?

Other notable films include "Samsaram Oka Chadarangam", "Samsaram Adhu Minsaram", and "Dharma Durai".

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