Joy Mathew
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Joy Mathew is an Indian film director, film and theatre actor, playwright, and political activist. He is best known for playing the lead role in John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan which was voted one of the Top 10 Indian films by British Film Institute. In 2012, he made his directorial debut with the film Shutter which portrays unexpected incidents happening in two days and a night in the city of Kozhikode. The film had its Indian premiere at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala and international premiere at the 9th Dubai International Film Festival. It won the Silver Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film (Audience Prize) at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala. He has written more than 20 plays in Malayalam including Athirthikkal (1989), Sankadal (1996), Pretoria – 18 Oct (1996) and Chille 73 (1997). He was honoured by Kerala Sahitya Academy and kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy for two of his plays in 1995 and 1996. He won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for the play Madhya Dharanazhi (1996).
Known for
Credits
Khalifa: The Ruler (2026)
as Minister Sahib
Aasha (2026)
as Varkey
L&O - Law and Order (2026)
as IG Dhananjayan
Lailaa O Lailaa (2015)
as Dr. Aravind Menon
7th Day (2014)
as P.T.R. Bhattathiri
Heaven (2022)
as Surgeon
Haal (2025)
as Bishop
Aroopi (2026)
as Alex George
Paathi: The Half (2017)
as Othenan
2018 (2023)
as Chandy
Crossroad (2017)
as Drama director
Vikramadithyan (2014)
as Dr.Ramanath Pai
Mr. & Ms. Rowdy (2019)
Actor
Street Lights (2018)
as Simon Mundakal
Thelivu (2019)
as D.G.P
Drishyam 2 (2021)
as Public Prosecutor
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations (2017)
as Cleetus
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013)
as Abdul Haji
Namukkore Aakasham (2015)
as John Samuel
King of Kings (2014)
as Ahmed Shah
Loham (2015)
as Arif Bhai
DANSAF (—)
Actor
Konthayum Poonoolum (2014)
as Aloshi
Kaduva (2022)
as Bishop
Philips and the Monkey Pen (2013)
as Richard Philip
Idukki Gold (2013)
as John
Ulsaha Committee (2014)
as Thathamangalam Narayana Ayyengar
Jamnapyari (2015)
as Prakashettan
King Liar (2016)
as Pothuval Sir
Kaanchi (2013)
as Thomas
Report to Mother (1986)
as Purushan
Varayan (2022)
Actor
Uncle (2018)
as Vijayan
Puthan Panam (2017)
as Hajiyar
Annayum Rasoolum (2013)
as Joseph
Oru Korean Padam (2014)
Actor
Ithihasa (2014)
as The Librarian
Christy (2023)
as Joseph
Angels (2014)
as Father Varghese Punyaalan
Avatharam (2014)
as Karimban John
Vaanku (2021)
as Special Appearance
Dhoomam (2023)
Actor
Marconi Mathai (2019)
Actor
Onnum Mindathe (2014)
Actor
C/O Saira Banu (2017)
as Peter's friend
Pathemari (2015)
as Chandran
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi (2018)
as Thambran
Naradan (2022)
as Kurup sir
Chithini (2024)
as Kathanar
Honey Bee (2013)
as Cleetus
Mohavalayam (2016)
as Jose Sebastian
Praise the Lord (2014)
as Kunjutty
Edakkad Battalion 06 (2019)
as Basheer
Chakkara Maavin Kombathu (2017)
Actor
Law Point (2014)
as Maya's father
Onpatham Valavinappuram (2017)
as Actor
Monsoon (2015)
Actor
Amen (2013)
as Father Abraham Ottaplakal
Rose Guitarinaal (2013)
as Joe's Father
Pareeth Pandari (2017)
as Jamal
Mariyam Mukku (2015)
as Sayip
1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare (2022)
as Damodaran Namboothiri
Children's Park (2019)
Actor
Charlie (2015)
as Umer
Gold Coins (2017)
as Bride's father
Manamantha (2016)
as Gayathri's Professor (Malayalam Version)
Campus Diary (2016)
Actor
Kenjira (2019)
Actor
Silence (2013)
as Markos
The Sound Story (2019)
Actor
Aayirathonnam Raavu (—)
Actor
Swargathekkal Sundaram (2015)
as Lopez
Chandragiri (2018)
as MLA
Buried in 1994 (2024)
as Alex
Vakathirivu (2019)
as Vivekanandan
Basheerinte Premalekhanam (2017)
Actor
Sthaanam (2018)
Actor
Alif (2015)
as Hajyar
Oru Kaatil Oru Paykappal (2019)
as Varghese
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala (2025)
as Bishop
Louis (2022)
Actor
Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
as Father of Sumathi
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2017)
as Ulahannan's Friend
Oru Bhaaratha Sarkar Ulpannam (2024)
as Judge
Koodasha (2018)
as Dr Jayan
Besty (2025)
as Ustad
La - Tomatina (2023)
as Journalist
Mottitta Mullakal (2018)
Actor
Cabin (2021)
as Shankaran Mesthiri
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014)
as Pious Mathew
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham (2021)
as Balachandran
Melle (2017)
Actor
Honey Bee 2.5 (2017)
as Self
Sringaravelan (2013)
as D. Gopi Prasad (DGP)
Mohan Kumar Fans (2021)
as R.K
Utopiayile Rajavu (2015)
as Chembakasseri Parameshwaran Pillai
Zachariayude Garbhinikal (2013)
as Anuradha's husband
Munnariyippu (2014)
as Chandraji
Shutter (2012)
Actor
1983 (2014)
as Gopi Aashaan
Body Deep (2018)
Actor
Chaaver (2023)
as Mukundan
Midnight in Mullankolli (2025)
Actor
Viral Sebi (2023)
as Ummerkoya
Oru Cinemakkaran (2017)
as Bank Manager
Nadan (2013)
as G. Krishnakumar
Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh (2022)
Actor
My God (2015)
Actor
Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam (2019)
as John Adakkakaran
Swargathile Katturumbu (2024)
as Baby Samuel
Njaan (2014)
as Self
Janvi (2023)
Actor
Chippy (2017)
Actor
Njanum Pinnoru Njanum (2023)
Actor
Bombay Positive (—)
Actor
Goodalochana (2017)
as Painting buyer
Naan Petta Makan (2019)
as Nelson Christo
Clint (2017)
as Doctor
Just Married (2015)
Actor
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan (2014)
as Sebastian
Rasputin (2015)
as Vayalil Satheesan
Randaam Yaamam (2025)
as Unnikrishnan Namboothiri
Olipporu (2013)
Actor
God Say (2017)
Actor