- Films were never his first choice - he used to play a lot of cricket, but an injury to his left eye where a ball hit him ended his hopes of a career in cricket.
- Actor Mohanlal, his college friend, urged him to get into movies.
- He met his wife, Malayalam actress Lizy, on the set of his second film. They have done 12 movies together, though she has quit acting now.
- Was directing ABCL's " Dariya" Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Chandrachur Singh. The film got shelved.
- Was to direct GRRR... Starring Amitabh Bachchan in 2010. The film was shelved later for unknown reasons.
- Aside from Malayalam films, has also directed Hindi (Gardish and Muskurahat), Tamil (Gopura Vaasililae) and Telugu movies (Nirnayam).
- Won the Kerala State Award for Best Director in 1995. He also directed Thenmavin Kombath (1994), which won for Best Film With Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value.
- Married since 13. December 1990 with Actress Lizy.
- Priyadarshan is a part of Rising Star Outreach India, the world's largest Leprosy eradication program.
- Father of Priyadarshan and Kalyani.
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