Joy Mathew
Acting
1961-09-20 · Chalissery, Kerala, India
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).
Filmography
TheatersLaw & Order
2026 · Movie
TheatersAroopi
2026 · Movie
Haal
2025 · Movie
Midnight in Mullankolli
2025 · Movie
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
2025 · Movie
Randaam Yaamam
2025 · Movie
Besty
2025 · Movie
1000 Babies
2024 · Series
Chithini
2024 · Movie
Manorathangal
2024 · Series
Swargathile Katturumbu
2024 · Movie
Oru Bhaaratha Sarkar Ulpannam
2024 · Movie
Viral Sebi
2023 · Movie
Janvi
2023 · Movie
Chaaver
2023 · Movie
La - Tomatina
2023 · Movie
Njanum Pinnoru Njanum
2023 · Movie
Dhoomam
2023 · Movie
2018
2023 · Movie
Christy
2023 · Movie
Louis
2022 · Movie
1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare
2022 · Movie
Kaduva
2022 · Movie
Heaven
2022 · Movie
Varayan
2022 · Movie
Naradan
2022 · Movie
Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh
2022 · Movie
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
2021 · Movie
Cabin
2021 · Movie
Mohan Kumar Fans
2021 · Movie
Drishyam 2
2021 · Movie
Vaanku
2021 · Movie
Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam
2019 · Movie
Kenjira
2019 · Movie
Thelivu
2019 · Movie
Edakkad Battalion 06
2019 · Movie
Marconi Mathai
2019 · Movie
Vakathirivu
2019 · Movie
Naan Petta Makan
2019 · Movie
Children's Park
2019 · Movie
The Sound Story
2019 · Movie
Mr. & Ms. Rowdy
2019 · Movie
Oru Kaatil Oru Paykappal
2019 · Movie
Mottitta Mullakal
2018 · Movie
Body Deep
2018 · Movie
Koodasha
2018 · Movie
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi
2018 · Movie
Chandragiri
2018 · Movie
Sthaanam
2018 · Movie
Uncle
2018 · Movie
Street Lights
2018 · Movie
Paathi: The Half
2017 · Movie
Chakkara Maavin Kombathu
2017 · Movie
Chippy
2017 · Movie
Goodalochana
2017 · Movie
Onpatham Valavinappuram
2017 · Movie
Melle
2017 · Movie
Crossroad
2017 · Movie
Honey Bee 2.5
2017 · Movie
Clint
2017 · Movie
Basheerinte Premalekhanam
2017 · Movie
Oru Cinemakkaran
2017 · Movie
Gold Coins
2017 · Movie
Puthan Panam
2017 · Movie
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
2017 · Movie
Pareeth Pandari
2017 · Movie
C/O Saira Banu
2017 · Movie
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
2017 · Movie
God Say
2017 · Movie
Campus Diary
2016 · Movie
Idolle Ramayana
2016 · Movie
Manamantha
2016 · Movie
King Liar
2016 · Movie
Mohavalayam
2016 · Movie
Charlie
2015 · Movie
My God
2015 · Movie
Oru Naal Iravil
2015 · Movie
Pathemari
2015 · Movie
Namukkore Aakasham
2015 · Movie
Utopiayile Rajavu
2015 · Movie
Jamnapyari
2015 · Movie
Loham
2015 · Movie
Just Married
2015 · Movie
Rasputin
2015 · Movie
Monsoon
2015 · Movie
Swargathekkal Sundaram
2015 · Movie
Lailaa O Lailaa
2015 · Movie
Chirakodinja Kinavukal
2015 · Movie
Alif
2015 · Movie
Mariyam Mukku
2015 · Movie
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan
2014 · Movie
Angels
2014 · Movie
Oru Korean Padam
2014 · Movie
Njaan
2014 · Movie
Ithihasa
2014 · Movie
Shutter
2014 · Movie
King of Kings
2014 · Movie
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2014 · Movie
Munnariyippu
2014 · Movie
Avatharam
2014 · Movie
Vikramadithyan
2014 · Movie
Ulsaha Committee
2014 · Movie
Law Point
2014 · Movie
7th Day
2014 · Movie
Onnum Mindathe
2014 · Movie
Praise the Lord
2014 · Movie
Konthayum Poonoolum
2014 · Movie
1983
2014 · Movie
Silence
2013 · Movie
Nadan
2013 · Movie
Philips and the Monkey Pen
2013 · Movie
Idukki Gold
2013 · Movie
Olipporu
2013 · Movie
Kaanchi
2013 · Movie
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
2013 · Movie
Sringaravelan
2013 · Movie
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
2013 · Movie
Honey Bee
2013 · Movie
Amen
2013 · Movie
Rose Guitarinaal
2013 · Movie
Annayum Rasoolum
2013 · Movie
Shutter
2012 · Movie
Colours of Love
1998 · Movie
Saamoohyapadom
1996 · Movie
Report to Mother
1986 · Movie
Buried in 1994
Movie
Aayirathonnam Raavu
Movie
Bombay Positive
Movie
Aasha
Movie