Joy Mathew
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Joy Mathew does screen work in Indian productions, and the available details are few. Counting film and television together, the total is 92. The record puts him in 'Drishyam 2' as Public Prosecutor. The name shows up again in 'Charlie'. Drama is the genre he has worked in most.
Joy Mathew
90 Movies
2 Series
Joy Mathew does screen work in Indian productions, and the available details are few. Counting film and television together, the total is 92. The record puts him in 'Drishyam 2' as Public Prosecutor. The name shows up again in 'Charlie'. Drama is the genre he has worked in most.
Movies
Plays Minister Sahib
Khalifa: The Ruler
2026
Plays Varkey
Aasha
2026
Plays IG Dhananjayan
L&O - Law and Order
2026
Plays Alex George
Aroopi
2026
Plays Surgeon
Heaven
2022
Plays Dr. Aravind Menon
Lailaa O Lailaa
2015
Plays Chandy
2018
2023
Plays Abdul Haji
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
2013
Plays Karimban John
Avatharam
2014
Plays Public Prosecutor
Drishyam 2
2021
Plays Kurup sir
Naradan
2022
Plays Joseph
Annayum Rasoolum
2013
Plays Markos
Silence
2013
Plays Dr.Ramanath Pai
Vikramadithyan
2014
Plays Arif Bhai
Loham
2015
Plays P.T.R. Bhattathiri
7th Day
2014
Plays Simon Mundakal
Street Lights
2018
Plays Umer
Charlie
2015
Plays Cleetus
Honey Bee
2013
Plays Drama director
Crossroad
2017
Plays Bishop
Kaduva
2022
Plays Peter's friend
C/O Saira Banu
2017
Plays Gayathri's Professor (Malayalam Version)
Manamantha
2016
Plays Purushan
Report to Mother
1986
Plays Cleetus
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations
2017
Plays Ahmed Shah
King of Kings
2014
Plays Pothuval Sir
King Liar
2016
Plays Balachandran
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
2021
Plays The Librarian
Ithihasa
2014
Plays Othenan
Paathi: The Half
2017
Plays Basheer
Edakkad Battalion 06
2019
Plays Sayip
Mariyam Mukku
2015
Plays Chandraji
Munnariyippu
2014
Plays Maya's father
Law Point
2014
Plays John
Idukki Gold
2013
Plays Joseph
Christy
2023
Plays Mahin Haji
Puthan Panam
2017
Writer
Plays Vijayan
Uncle
2018
Plays Father of Sumathi
Chirakodinja Kinavukal
2015
Plays Richard Philip
Philips and the Monkey Pen
2013
Plays Father Varghese Punyaalan
Angels
2014
Plays Aloshi
Konthayum Poonoolum
2014
Plays Chandran
Pathemari
2015
Plays Thambran
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi
2018
Plays Special Appearance
Vaanku
2021
Plays Chembakasseri Parameshwaran Pillai
Utopiayile Rajavu
2015
Plays Ulahannan's Friend
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
2017
Plays Bishop
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
2025
Plays Father Abraham Ottaplakal
Amen
2013
Plays Prakashettan
Jamnapyari
2015
Latest Trailers
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Aasha
Full Filmography
L&O - Law and Order
IG Dhananjayan
2026
Film
Aasha
Varkey
2026
Film
Khalifa: The Ruler
Minister Sahib
2026
Film
Aroopi
Alex George
2026
Film
Haal
Bishop
2025
Film
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala
Bishop
2025
Film
Randaam Yaamam
Unnikrishnan Namboothiri
2025
Film
Besty
Ustad
2025
Film
1000 Babies
Samuel K Sam · 7 episodes
2024–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joy Mathew and where are they from?
Joy Mathew is 65 years old, born on September 20, 1961 in Chalissery, Kerala, India.
What are the most famous roles of Joy Mathew?
Joy Mathew is best known for roles in Drishyam 2, Charlie, 2018.
How many movies has Joy Mathew been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Joy Mathew has appeared in 90 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Joy Mathew's first movie?
The career of Joy Mathew began with Report to Mother (1986).
What is Joy Mathew's most recent movie or series?
Joy Mathew's most recent release is L&O - Law and Order, which premiered on September 18, 2026.
What TV shows has Joy Mathew appeared in?
On television, Joy Mathew has appeared in 1000 Babies, Manorathangal.
Joy Mathew
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).