Mahesh Narayanan

Profession: Cinematographer/ Director/ Editor/ Screenwriter
Date of Birth: 02 May 1982

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Mahesh Narayanan is an acclaimed Indian film director, screenwriter, editor, and cinematographer, predominantly working in Malayalam cinema. Born on May 2, 1982, in Thiruvananthapuram, he began his career as an editor for films like Vishwaroopam. He made his directorial debut with the critically praised Take Off and directed hits like C U Soon and Malik.

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Mahesh Narayanan: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Mahesh Narayanan
Date Of Birth	02 May 1982
Age	44 Years
Height	5'9"
Profession	Director, Editor, Screenwriter, Cinematographer
Current Residence	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Religion	Hinduism
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Hobbies	Traveling, Reading

Mahesh Narayanan: Education

Education Qualification	Bachelor's in Visual Communication; Diploma in Film Editing.
College(s)	University College Thiruvananthapuram; M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute; FTII Pune.

Mahesh Narayanan: Family

Mother	Dr. Geetha
Siblings	Dr. Ganesh Narayanan
Spouse	Ramya
Children	1 daughter

Mahesh Narayanan: Net Worth

Net Worth	₹8-10 crore

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.

Mahesh Narayanan: Overview

Mahesh Narayanan is a highly acclaimed Indian film director, screenwriter, editor, and cinematographer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, alongside contributions to Tamil and Hindi films. Born on May 2, 1982, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, he developed an early interest in filmmaking. After graduating from University College Thiruvananthapuram, he honed his skills at the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute in Tamil Nadu. Narayanan began his career in the film industry as an editor, gaining widespread recognition for his sharp and innovative cutting style. His notable editing credits include Beautiful, Traffic, and Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam series.

In 2015, Narayanan ventured into screenwriting with the Malayalam film Mili. He subsequently made his highly successful directorial debut in 2017 with Take Off, a gripping drama based on the real-life rescue of Indian nurses in Iraq. The film won numerous accolades, including the Special Jury Award at IFFI and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director. He continued to push cinematic boundaries with the pioneering computer-screen thriller C U Soon (2020), the political crime drama Malik (2021), and Ariyippu (2022). Narayanan is celebrated for his compelling storytelling and technical mastery in modern Indian cinema.

Filmography

Movie/Web Series/TV Shows	Director	Casts	Release Date
Mollywood Patriot Role as: Director, Editor, Screenwriter, Cinematographer	Mahesh Narayanan	Mammootty Mohanlal Kunchacko Boban Fahadh Faasil Nayanthara Revathy Darshana Rajendran Renji Panicker Grace Antony Zarin Shihab	23 Apr 2026