Joy Mathew
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 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(2)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Drishyam 2 Thriller | 19 Feb 2021 | Public Prosecutor | Hit |
 Charlie Drama | 24 Dec 2015 | Umer | Hit |
Career Timeline
2 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Joy Mathew – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Joy Mathew is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 2 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Joy Mathew has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Jeethu Joseph, Martin Prakkat, Unni R.. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Joy Mathew has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Joy Mathew made their film debut in 2015 with the film Charlie. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Joy Mathew's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
FAQs about Joy Mathew
How many films has Joy Mathew acted in?▼
Joy Mathew has been part of 2 films in Indian, spanning genres such as Thriller, Crime, Drama.
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Joy Mathew's notable films include "Drishyam 2", "Charlie". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Joy Mathew's role in Indian cinema?▼
Joy Mathew works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. 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...
When did Joy Mathew debut in Indian?▼
Joy Mathew made their Indian debut in 2015 with the film "Charlie".
What genres has Joy Mathew worked in?▼
Joy Mathew has worked in Drama (2 films), Thriller (1 film), Crime (1 film), Romance (1 film) in their film career.