Joy Mathew
Known for Acting · 122 credits
- Born
- 1961-09-20 (age 64)
- Place of birth
- Chalissery, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- ജോയ് മാത്യു
Biography
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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (120)
Drishyam 2
2021
as Public Prosecutor
Heaven
2022
as Surgeon
Haal
2025
as Bishop
2018
2023
as Chandy
Charlie
2015
as Umer
Njaan
2014
as Self
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
2013
as Abdul Haji
Chirakodinja Kinavukal
2015
as Father of Sumathi
Honey Bee 2.5
2017
as Self
Christy
2023
as Joseph
Avatharam
2014
as Karimban John
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
2021
as Balachandran
Sringaravelan
2013
as D. Gopi Prasad (DGP)
Amen
2013
as Father Abraham Ottaplakal
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
2025
as Bishop
Annayum Rasoolum
2013
as Joseph
Loham
2015
as Arif Bhai
Swargathile Katturumbu
2024
as Baby Samuel
Manamantha
2016
as Gayathri's Professor (Malayalam Version)
Uncle
2018
as Vijayan
Vikramadithyan
2014
as Dr.Ramanath Pai
1983
2014
as Gopi Aashaan
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
2017
as Cleetus
7th Day
2014
as P.T.R. Bhattathiri
Naradan
2022
as Kurup sir
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
2017
as Ulahannan's Friend
Marconi Mathai
2019
Dhoomam
2023
Kaanchi
2013
as Thomas
Monsoon
2015
Angels
2014
as Father Varghese Punyaalan
Honey Bee
2013
as Cleetus
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2014
as Pious Mathew
Kaduva
2022
as Bishop
Chippy
2017
Children's Park
2019
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
2013
as Anuradha's husband
Silence
2013
as Markos
Mohan Kumar Fans
2021
as R.K
Idukki Gold
2013
as John
Besty
2025
as Ustad
Oru Cinemakkaran
2017
as Bank Manager
King Liar
2016
as Pothuval Sir
Lailaa O Lailaa
2015
as Dr. Aravind Menon
Jamnapyari
2015
as Prakashettan
Ulsaha Committee
2014
as Thathamangalam Narayana Ayyengar
My God
2015
Report to Mother
1986
as Purushan
Njanum Pinnoru Njanum
2023
The Sound Story
2019
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan
2014
as Sebastian
Gold Coins
2017
Puthan Panam
2017
as Hajiyar / Mahin Haji
Louis
2022
Crossroad
2017
Street Lights
2018
as Simon Mundakal
Philips and the Monkey Pen
2013
as Richard Philip
Koodasha
2018
as Dr Jayan
C/O Saira Banu
2017
King of Kings
2014
as Ahmed Shah
Chaaver
2023
as Mukundan
Konthayum Poonoolum
2014
as Aloshi
Clint
2017
as Doctor
Viral Sebi
2023
as Ummerkoya
Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam
2019
as John Adakkakaran
Thelivu
2019
as D.G.P
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi
2018
as Thambran
Shutter
2012
Melle
2017
Utopiayile Rajavu
2015
as Chembakasseri Parameshwaran Pillai
Munnariyippu
2014
as Chandraji
Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh
2022
Campus Diary
2016
Randaam Yaamam
2025
as Unnikrishnan Namboothiri
Praise the Lord
2014
as Kunjutty
Ithihasa
2014
as The Librarian
God Say
2017
Nadan
2013
as G. Krishnakumar
Oru Bhaaratha Sarkar Ulpannam
2024
as Judge
Body Deep
2018
Mariyam Mukku
2015
as Sayip
Alif
2015
as Hajyar
Just Married
2015
Mohavalayam
2016
as Jose Sebastian
Olipporu
2013
Law Point
2014
as Maya's father
Vaanku
2021
as Special Appearance
Varayan
2022
Swargathekkal Sundaram
2015
as Lopez
Pathemari
2015
as Chandran
Pareeth Pandari
2017
Midnight in Mullankolli
2025
Oru Kaatil Oru Paykappal
2019
as Varghese
Untitled Ranjith Movie
Basheerinte Premalekhanam
2017
Vakathirivu
2019
as Vivekanandan
Bombay Positive
Naan Petta Makan
2019
as Nelson Christo
Oru Korean Padam
2014
Chandragiri
2018
as MLA
Chithini
2024
Aasha
Rasputin
2015
as Vayalil Satheesan
Sthaanam
2018
Chakkara Maavin Kombathu
2017
Edakkad Battalion 06
2019
as Basheer
Aroopi
Rose Guitarinaal
2013
as Joe's Father
Janvi
2023
Namukkore Aakasham
2015
as John Samuel
Onnum Mindathe
2014
Onpatham Valavinappuram
2017
as Actor
Mr. & Ms. Rowdy
2019
Kenjira
2019
1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare
2022
as Damodaran Namboothiri
La - Tomatina
2023
as Journalist
Paathi: The Half
2017
Mottitta Mullakal
2018
Cabin
2021
as Shankaran Mesthiri
Aayirathonnam Raavu
About Joy Mathew
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 Internati… With 122 credits spanning from 1986 to 2025, Joy Mathew has appeared in 120 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joy Mathew Movies
- Drishyam 2 (2021) — as Public Prosecutor
- Heaven (2022) — as Surgeon
- Haal (2025) — as Bishop
- 2018 (2023) — as Chandy
- Charlie (2015) — as Umer
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