Previously held jobs as a mimicry artist and as an assistant director.
His focus shifted to acting after his first big break in 'Maanatha
Kottaarathil.'
Did his schooling at Vidhyaadhiraaj, Alluva, SNV Sadanam, UC College,
Alluva, Maharaja College, Ernakulam. Has a Masters Degree in History.
Launched his own production company 'Grand Productions' with the help
of his brother and right-hand man, Anoop.
Known for his constant associations with directors Joshiy, Lal Jose, Rafi and Mecartin.
Dileep is an entrepreneur and owns complex D Cinemaas, a multiplex theatre in Chalakudy.
Dileep partnered with Nadirshah and established a chain of restaurants, Dhe Puttu, and they have franchises in Qatar, Kozhikode, Kochi, and Dubai.
Has a daughter with Manju Warrier, named Meenakshi