Dinjith Ayyathan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and visual effects creative working in the Malayalam film industry. He made his directorial debut with Kakshi: Amminippilla (2019) and gained wider acclaim with the mystery-thriller Kishkindha Kaandam (2024). Ayyathan’s most recent work is Eko (2025), a critically praised mystery thriller that is the final installment of the thematic ‘Animal Trilogy,’ noted for its atmospheric storytelling and commercial success. His films are characterized by inventive narrative structures and strong visual sensibilities that have helped distinguish him among emerging Malayalam cinema directors.