Joy Mathew biography
Joy Mathew is an Indian actor and director, born on 20 September 1961 in Thrissur.
Joy Mathew's screen career began in 1986 with Amma Ariyan, playing Purushan.
Joy Mathew has 106 screen credits in Malayalam cinema.
The most recent films are Law and Order (2026), Koodothram (2026), Aroopi (2026).
Honours include Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.
Coming up next: Harivarasanam (2027).
- Born
- 20 September 1961 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Thrissur
- Work
- Film director, Playwright, Actor
- Film industries
- Malayalam cinema
- Awards
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award
Joy Mathew filmography
107 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Harivarasanam | TBA | Upcoming | |
| 2026 | Law and Order | IG Dhananjayan | ||
| 2026 | Koodothram | |||
| 2026 | Aroopi | |||
| 2025 | Janaki v/s State of Kerala | Malayalam | ||
| 2025 | Haal | |||
| 2024 | Swargathile Katturumbu | |||
| 2024 | Sree Muthappan | |||
| 2024 | Oru Sarkar Ulpannam | Judge | ||
| 2024 | Manorathangal | Raghavan Mama | Segment: Silalikhitham | |
| 2024 | Jamalinte Punjiri | |||
| 2024 | Chithini | |||
| 2024 | Badal | |||
| 2023 | 2018 | Malayalam | ||
| 2023 | Christy | Joseph | ||
| 2023 | Dhoomam | Minister | ||
| 2023 | Chaaver | Mukundan | ||
| 2023 | 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare | |||
| 2022 | Naaradan | Shivadas Kurup | ||
| 2022 | Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh | Cherian | ||
| 2021 | Drishyam 2 | Adv. Janardhanan | Amazon Prime Release | |
| 2021 | Kenjira | Paniya Language Movie | ||
| 2021 | Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham | Balachandran | ||
| 2019 | Mr. & Ms. Rowdy | Abraham Mathew | ||
| 2019 | Marconi Mathai | Luca Mappla |
Show all 107 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Edakkad Battalion 06 | Basheer | ||
| 2019 | Thelivu | |||
| 2019 | Naan Petta Makan | Simon Britto | ||
| 2019 | Children's Park | Govindan | ||
| 2018 | Chalakkudykkaran Changathy | |||
| 2018 | Street Lights | Joseph | ||
| 2018 | Udalaazham | Rameshan | ||
| 2018 | Uncle | Vijayan | ||
| 2018 | The Sound Story | George | Docufiction | |
| 2018 | Sthalam | Fr. Varghese | ||
| 2018 | Kinar | Hariharan | Bilingual film | |
| 2018 | Keni | Hariharan | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Chalakkudikkaran Changathi | Thamburan | ||
| 2017 | Clint | Dr. Samuel | ||
| 2017 | Oru Cinemakkaran | Pothuval Master | ||
| 2017 | Honey Bee 2: Celebrations | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | C/O Saira Banu | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | God Say | |||
| 2017 | Puthan Panam | Mahin Haji | ||
| 2017 | Honey Bee 2.5 | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Chippy | John Samuel | ||
| 2017 | Basheerinte Premalekhanam | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Ulahannan's friend | ||
| 2017 | Pathirakalam | Narration | ||
| 2017 | Paathi | Theyyam Kalakaran | ||
| 2017 | Goodalochana | Rahim Hajji | ||
| 2017 | Crossroad | drama director | ||
| 2017 | Chakkaramaavin Kombathu | Ali Mammu | ||
| 2017 | Balloon | Fr. Andrews | ||
| 2016 | Campus Diary | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | King Liar | Pothuval Master | ||
| 2016 | Mohavalayam | Jose Sebastian | ||
| 2016 | Devi | Krishna's father | Trilingual film | |
| 2015 | Utopiayile Rajavu | C. Parameswaran Pillai | ||
| 2015 | Jamna Pyari | Prakashan | ||
| 2015 | Rasputin | Vayalil Satheesan | ||
| 2015 | Pathemari | Chandran | ||
| 2015 | Mariyam Mukku | Sayip (Salomi's father) | ||
| 2015 | Loham | Arif Bhai | ||
| 2015 | Lailaa O Lailaa | Dr. Aravind Menon | ||
| 2015 | Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Virakuvettukaran | ||
| 2015 | Charlie | Ummer | ||
| 2015 | Alif | Hajiyar | ||
| 2015 | Swargathekkal Sundaram | Lopez/Gee Varghese | ||
| 2015 | Namukkore Aakasham | Col. John Samuel | ||
| 2015 | Monsoon | Mamachan | ||
| 2014 | Angels | Fr. Varghese Punyalan | ||
| 2014 | 7th Day | P. T. R. Bhattathiri | ||
| 2014 | Praise the Lord | Kunjutty | ||
| 2014 | 1983 | Gopi Aashan | ||
| 2014 | Vikramadithyan | Dr. Ramanath Pai | ||
| 2014 | Ulsahacommittee | Ayyankaar | ||
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Pius Mathew | ||
| 2014 | Rajadhi Raja | Ahammed shah | ||
| 2014 | Onnum Mindathe | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Njan | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Munnariyippu | T. G. Menon | ||
| 2014 | Manja | Journalist Richard | ||
| 2014 | Law Point | Prof. John | ||
| 2014 | Konthayum Poonoolum | Isaac | ||
| 2014 | Ithihasa | Dr. Samuel | ||
| 2014 | Avatharam | Irumbanakkal Joseph | ||
| 2014 | Pranayakatha | Seban's father | ||
| 2014 | Oru Korean Padam | Director Joy Mathew | ||
| 2014 | Njaan | Joy Mathew | ||
| 2014 | Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan | Minister Sebastian | ||
| 2014 | Asha Black | |||
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | John | ||
| 2013 | Amen | Fr. Abraham Ottaplakal | ||
| 2013 | Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Anuradha's husband | ||
| 2013 | Sringaravelan | Don Gopi Prasad | ||
| 2013 | Silence | Adv. Markose | ||
| 2013 | Rose Guitarinaal | Daddy | ||
| 2013 | Philips and the Monkey Pen | Capt. Richard Philip | ||
| 2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | Abdulla Haji | ||
| 2013 | Nadan | G. Krishna Kumar | ||
| 2013 | Honey Bee | Cleetus | ||
| 2013 | Bangles | Priest | ||
| 2013 | Annayum Rasoolum | Mattanchery Joseph | ||
| 2012 | Shutter | Singer | Directorial debut | |
| 1996 | Saamoohyapaadam | |||
| 1986 | Amma Ariyan | Purushan |