Priyadarshan is one of the prominent Malayalam directors. He has delivered several hit movies in Malayalam during1980s and 1990s. In Bollywood, he is known for the comedy films which are generally remakes of Malayalam films.

Besides the Malayalam films Priyadarshan has also directed Hindi, Tamil and Telugu movies. His first film for Bollywood was Muskurahat (1993) which was a remake of Malayalam film Kilukkam. The film starred Amrish Puri, Revathy and others. The film did not do well at the box office. His first successful Hindi film was Gardish, again a remake of the Malayalam film Kireedam (1989).

He later came up with strings of Bollywood films that were remakes of Malayalam films: Virasat (Kamal Haasan starrer Thevar Magan), Hera Pheri (remake of Ramji Rao Speaking), Hungama (remake of Poochakkoru Mookkuthi), Hulchul, Garam Masala (remake of Boeing Boeing), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (remake of Manichitrathazhu) and others.

The films of Priyadarshan are known for their wit, humour, exotic visuals and impressive music. His technical team mainly comprises of N. Gopalakrishnan (editor), S. Kumar (cinemotography) and Sabu Cyril (art director).

He ahs won several awards for his work in the Malayalam films. These awards are:

Kerala State Award for Best Director in 1995

4 National Awards: Kalapaani (1996)

Some of his well known films are as follows:

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)	Hera Pheri (2000)	Advaitham (1991)	Cheppu (1987)
Dhol (2007)	Chandralekha (1997)	Kilukkam (1991)	Hello My Dear: Wrong Number (1986)
Bhagam Bhag (2006)	Virasat (1997)	Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)	Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986)
Vettom(2004)	Kala Pani (1996)	Vandanam (1989)	Thalavattam (1986)
Hulchul (2004)	Thenmavin Kombath (1994)	Chithram (1988)	Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985)
Hungama (2003)	Gardish (1993)	Aryan (1988)	Boeing Boeing (1985)
Kilichundan Mampazham (2003)	Midhunam (1993)	Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988)	Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984)
Kakkakuyil (2001)	Abhimanyu (1991)	Vellanakalude Naadu (1988)