Din Jith Ayyathan ✓
Director

Din Jith Ayyathan

Active Malayalam Film Industry Rating 4.5/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromKerala, India
  • Based inKerala, India
  • Age36–45
  • Active2002 – Present
  • Updated

Din Jith Ayyathan Biography

Din Jith Ayyathan – Full Profile

  • Full Name: Din Jith Ayyathan
  • Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter
  • Industry: Malayalam Film Industry (Mollywood)
  • Nationality: Indian

Basic Details

  • Birthplace: Kerala, India
  • Current Location: Kerala, India
  • Age Range: Early 30s to early 40s (approx.)
  • Years Active: 2017 – Present

Family Background

  • Father: Divakaran Ayyathan.
  • Residence: Kerala, India.
  • Spouse: Sharmila Mohandas (or Sharmila Dinjith).
  • Children: Two children named Dhyan and Dhev.

Education and Background

  • Schooling: St. Joseph Boys High School, Tellicherry (Class of 1995).
  • Higher Education: Studied at Nirmalagiri College.
  • University: Holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design and Visual Communications from the University of Madras (1997–2001).

Career Highlight

Year Career Highlight / Project Name
2002–2011 Worked in VFX & Animation industry as VFX Supervisor/Artist (films include 1983, Philips and the Monkey Pen, Action Hero Biju)
2012 Won Silver Medal at Japan TBS DIGICON Film Festival for animated short A Mail for Col. John Weits
2019 Directorial debut with Kakshi: Amminippilla (social satire-comedy starring Asif Ali)
2024 Breakthrough success with mystery-thriller Kishkindha Kaandam (critical and commercial hit)
2025 Directed Eko, final part of “Animal Trilogy,” achieving strong box office and critical acclaim

Recent Activity

  • As of early 2026, Malayalam director Din Jith Ayyathan is enjoying major success.
  • His latest film Eko (released in November 2025) became both a critical and commercial hit.
  • The movie reportedly grossed over ₹44 crore worldwide.
  • Eko is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and strong narrative depth.
  • The film further strengthened his reputation as one of Malayalam cinema’s most promising modern directors.

Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Actor (Telugu) Critics Choice Award Hanu-Man – Teja Sajja Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Actress (Telugu) Critics Choice Award Lucky Baskhar – Meenakshi Chaudhary Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Director (Telugu) Critics Choice Award Hanu-Man – Prasanth Varma Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Actor (Tamil) Critics Choice Award Meiyazhagan – Karthi Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Actress (Tamil) Critics Choice Award Raayan – Dushara Vijayan Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Director (Tamil) Critics Choice Award Maharaja – Nithilan Saminathan Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Actor (Kannada) Critics Choice Award Bheema – Duniya Vijay Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Actress (Kannada) Critics Choice Award Murphy – Roshni Prakash Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Director (Kannada) Critics Choice Award Max – Vijay Karthikeyaa Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Actor (Malayalam) Critics Choice Award Marco – Unni Mukundan Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Actress (Malayalam) Critics Choice Award Ullozhukku – Parvathy Thiruvothu Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Promising Actress (Kannada) Special Award Gowri – Saanya Iyer Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Song Design of the Year Special Award Imran Sardhariya Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards 50 Years in Telugu Cinema Special Honor C. Aswini Dutt Honoured
2025 Critics Choice Awards Special Award Special Honor V. Harikrishna Honoured
2025 Critics Choice Awards 25 Years in South Indian Cinema Special Honor Trisha Krishnan Honoured
2025 Critics Choice Awards Rising Star (Tamil) Special Award Lubber Pandhu – Harish Kalyan Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Lifetime Achievement Exemplary Award Sivakumar Honoured
2025 Critics Choice Awards Fresh Face (Tamil) Special Award Lubber Pandhu – Sanjana Krishnamoorthy Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema Special Award Sivakarthikeyan Won
2025 Critics Choice Awards Best Entertainment Film of the Year Critics Choice Award Pushpa 2: The Rule Won

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About Din Jith Ayyathan

Who is Din Jith Ayyathan?
He is an Indian Malayalam film director and screenwriter.
What is his debut film?
Kakshi: Amminippilla (2019).
Which is his biggest hit?
Eko (2025), grossing over ₹44 crore.
Did he work in VFX before films?
Yes, from 2002 to 2011.
Has he won any international awards?
Yes, Silver Medal at Japan TBS DIGICON Film Festival.

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