An Indian film writer, director and producer, Dayal Padmanabha is noted for his work in Kannada cinema. The writer-director who made his debut on the silver screen with OK Saar OK (2004) specializes in making romantic-thriller and comedy-thrillers. Few of his most notable directorial ventures include Haggada Kone (2014), which received wide critical acclaim, and Actor (2016). His 2017 release includes, Toss, a romance comedy starring Vijay Raghavendra, Ramya Barna and Sathya Harishchandra. His other releases includes Aa Karaala Ratri, Puta 109, Thrayambakam, Ranganayaki and Ombatthane Dikku.