[1] Dileepan made his debut as the protagonist in his brother's production film, Vathikuchi, opposite Anjali.
[1] The film, which revolves around an auto rickshaw driver who gets involved with gangsters and his life takes a turn for the worse, was released on 15 March 2013 to positive reviews from critics.
Dileepan achieved success in his next venture, Kaala, directed by Pa.
[2] Dileepan portrayed the role of Rajinikanth's elder son Selvam, who joins his father Kaala in the crusade against land eviction in Dharavi, Mumbai.
Kaala was released on 7 June 2018, to mixed reviews from critics.