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.