Joy Mathew
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Manorathangal
Raghavan Mama
2024
Film
Law & Order
2026
Film
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi
Thambran
2018
Series
1000 Babies
Samuel K Sam
2024
Film
Pathemari
Chandran
2015
Film
Pareeth Pandari
Jamal
2017
Film
Uncle
Vijayan
2018
Film
Loham
Arif Bhai
2015
Film
Alif
Hajyar
2015
Film
Idukki Gold
John
2013
Film
Konthayum Poonoolum
Aloshi
2014
Film
King Liar
Pothuval Sir
2016
Film
Puthan Panam
Hajiyar
2017
Film
Puthan Panam
Mahin Haji
2017
Film
Philips and the Monkey Pen
Richard Philip
2013
Film
Jamnapyari
Prakashettan
2015
Film
Marconi Mathai
2019
Film
Drishyam 2
Public Prosecutor
2021
Film
Praise the Lord
Kunjutty
2014
Film
Christy
Joseph
2023
Film
Campus Diary
2016
Film
2018
Chandy
2023
Film
Charlie
Umer
2015
Film
Heaven
Surgeon
2022
Film
Kaanchi
Thomas
2013
Film
Onnum Mindathe
2014
Film
Mariyam Mukku
Sayip
2015
Film
Street Lights
Simon Mundakal
2018
Film
Ithihasa
The Librarian
2014
Film
Crossroad
Drama director
2017
Film
Honey Bee
Cleetus
2013
Film
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
Cleetus
2017
Film
Ulsaha Committee
Thathamangalam Narayana Ayyengar
2014
Film
Angels
Father Varghese Punyaalan
2014
Film
Paathi: The Half
Othenan
2017
Film
Haal
Bishop
2025
Film
Vaanku
Special Appearance
2021
Film
Annayum Rasoolum
Joseph
2013
Film
Cabin
Shankaran Mesthiri
2021
Film
King of Kings
Ahmed Shah
2014
Film
Onpatham Valavinappuram
Actor
2017
Film
Mohavalayam
Jose Sebastian
2016
Film
Basheerinte Premalekhanam
2017
Film
Chandragiri
MLA
2018
Film
Oru Korean Padam
2014
Film
Gold Coins
Bride's father
2017
Film
Melle
2017
Film
Aroopi
2026
Film
Children's Park
2019
Film
Koodasha
Dr Jayan
2018
Film
Sthaanam
2018
Film
Kaduva
Bishop
2022
Film
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
Abdul Haji
2013
Film
The Sound Story
2019
Film
Chakkara Maavin Kombathu
2017
Film
7th Day
P.T.R. Bhattathiri
2014
Film
Kenjira
2019
Film
Monsoon
2015
Film
Mr. & Ms. Rowdy
2019
Film
Mottitta Mullakal
2018
Film
Thelivu
D.G.P
2019
Film
Naradan
Kurup sir
2022
Film
Report to Mother
Purushan
1986
Film
Vikramadithyan
Dr.Ramanath Pai
2014
Film
Lailaa O Lailaa
Dr. Aravind Menon
2015
Film
Law Point
Maya's father
2014
Film
1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare
Damodaran Namboothiri
2022
Film
C/O Saira Banu
Peter's friend
2017
Film
Namukkore Aakasham
John Samuel
2015
Film
Vakathirivu
Vivekanandan
2019
Film
Edakkad Battalion 06
Basheer
2019
Film
Chithini
Kathanar
2024
Film
Rose Guitarinaal
Joe's Father
2013
Film
Munnariyippu
Chandraji
2014
Film
Oru Kaatil Oru Paykappal
Varghese
2019
Film
Amen
Father Abraham Ottaplakal
2013
Aayirathonnam Raavu
Film
Swargathekkal Sundaram
Lopez
2015
Film
Sringaravelan
D. Gopi Prasad (DGP)
2013
Film
Shutter
2012
Film
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
Ulahannan's Friend
2017
Film
Avatharam
Karimban John
2014
Film
Chirakodinja Kinavukal
Father of Sumathi
2015
Film
Swargathile Katturumbu
Baby Samuel
2024
Film
1983
Gopi Aashaan
2014
Film
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
Pious Mathew
2014
Film
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan
Sebastian
2014
Film
Goodalochana
Painting buyer
2017
Film
Dhoomam
2023
Film
Varayan
2022
Film
Oru Bhaaratha Sarkar Ulpannam
Judge
2024
Film
Honey Bee 2.5
Self
2017
Film
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
Bishop
2025
Film
Oru Cinemakkaran
Bank Manager
2017
Film
Manamantha
Gayathri's Professor (Malayalam Version)
2016
Film
Naan Petta Makan
Nelson Christo
2019
Film
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
Anuradha's husband
2013
Film
Nadan
G. Krishnakumar
2013
Film
Utopiayile Rajavu
Chembakasseri Parameshwaran Pillai
2015
Film
Silence
Markos
2013
Film
Njaan
Self
2014
Film
La - Tomatina
Journalist
2023
Film
Mohan Kumar Fans
R.K
2021
Film
Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam
John Adakkakaran
2019
Film
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
Balachandran
2021
Film
Chaaver
Mukundan
2023
Film
Aasha
2026
Film
Clint
Doctor
2017
Film
God Say
2017
Film
Randaam Yaamam
Unnikrishnan Namboothiri
2025
Film
Njanum Pinnoru Njanum
2023
Film
Janvi
2023
Film
Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh
2022
Film
Rasputin
Vayalil Satheesan
2015
Film
Just Married
2015
Film
Bombay Positive
Film
Besty
Ustad
2025
Film
Louis
2022
Film
Midnight in Mullankolli
2025
Film
Chippy
2017
Film
My God
2015
Film
Viral Sebi
Ummerkoya
2023
Film
Body Deep
2018
Film
Olipporu
2013