Jude Anthany Joseph (born Sijo Joseph) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, who works in Malayalam film industry. His directorial debut was with Ohm Shanthi Oshaana in 2014, which won the Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value at the 45th Kerala State Film Awards.[1] His film 2018 received positive reviews and grossed around ₹200 crores[2] (US$25 million) at the box office to emerge as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all-time. On 27 September 2023, the film was chosen by the Film Federation of India as India's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.[3]
Jude Anthany Joseph | |
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| Born | Sijo Joseph |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | L.B.S College of Engineering |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse |
Diyana Ann James (m. 2015) |
Personal life
editJude Anthany Joseph was born Sijo Joseph. He legally changed his name to Jude Anthany Joseph in 2014, over his affinity towards Jude the Apostle.[4] He is graduated in B-tech Electronics & Communication Engineering from LBS Engineering College, Kasaragod in 2005. Jude married Diyana Ann James on 14 February 2015.[5]
Film career
editHe started his film career with Crazy Gopalan (2008). After that he was assistant director in Malayalam films, Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010) and Thattathin Marayathu (2012). He has also directed two short films, one named Yellow Pen (2012) in which Aju Varghese played the lead role, and the other based on Malayalam movie actor Mammootty's life, titled Mammookka's Biography. Even though the short film was completed in 2011, this was released to public through YouTube only in February 2014. The short film went viral in a short time and garnered around 59,000 views in a span of one month.[6] He made his directional movie debut through the Malayalam movie Ohm Shanthi Oshaana which was released in February 2014. His second film Oru Muthassi Gadha was released in September 2016.[7]
Other works
editHe also supports the campaign called 'Karigar Apnao Sanskriti Bachao Abhiyan' ('Adopt an Artisan, Save our Culture') for underprivileged artisans and has created a video for them.[8] He paid for a home for the homeless in Kerala in the scheme created by Dr M.S. Sunil.[9]
Controversies
editJude was arrested for verbally abusing a woman mayor in April 2017. He was later released on bail.[10] Later in Dec 2017, he received widespread criticism for his misogynistic Facebook post about a popular actress.[11][12]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As director
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | Co-written with Midhun Manuel Thomas |
| 2016 | Oru Muthassi Gadha | Also screenwriter |
| 2017 | No Go Tell | Short film[13] |
| 2021 | Sara's | OTT release on Amazon Prime Video |
| 2023 | 2018 | Co-written with Akhil P. Dharmajan |
As actor
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Premam | Dolly D'Cruz | |
| 2016 | Action Hero Biju | Shinto | |
| Vettah | Director | ||
| Oru Muthassi Gadha | Young Janardhana Kurup / Brilly | ||
| Thoppil Joppan | Thomaskutty | ||
| 2017 | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Vijnanakoshy | |
| Pokkiri Simon | Prisoner | ||
| 2018 | Street Lights | Peeyush | |
| Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Prakashan | ||
| Kayamkulam Kochunni | Brahmin | ||
| Ennalum Sarath | Sreekanth | ||
| 2019 | Love Action Drama | Driver Shinoj | |
| Manoharam | Sudheendran | ||
| Vattamesha Sammelanam | Chandru | ||
| 2021 | Minnal Murali | Aneesh | |
| 2022 | Varayan | Fr. Aju | |
| Trojan | |||
| Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan | Manu | ||
| Udal | Reji/Jerry | ||
| Ela Veezha Poonchira | Vengayam (Policeman) | ||
| Sundari Gardens | Karnan Raghav | ||
| My Name is Azhakan | Subin | ||
| 2023 | Voice of Sathyanathan | Gireesh | |
| Master Peace | Fr. Savourias | Disney+ Hotstar Web series | |
| Dance Party | [14] | ||
| Queen Elizabeth | [15] | ||
| 2024 | Mandakini | SI Benny | [16] |
| Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam | [17] |
Short films
edit| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nakshathrangalude Rajakumaran | Himself | Mammootty Biography |
| 2014 | Yellow Pen | Himself | |
| 2020 | Mattoru Kadavil Kuliscene 2 | Rahul K Shaji | Lead Actor, Sequel of Kuliscene Shortfilm |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Dance Kerala Dance | Judge | Zee Keralam |
Awards
edit- 2015: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Ohm Shanthi Oshaana
- 2014: Kerala Film Critics Association Award – Best Debutant Director for Ohm Shanthi Oshaana
- 2014: Mohan Raghvan Memorial Award for Best Script – Ohm Shanthi Oshaana
- 2024: Best Director – 2018
References
edit- ^ "Om Shanti Oshana is a Straightforward rom-com, Says Director". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ^ "How Jude Anthany-Tovino Thomas' 2018 earned Rs 200 crore to become Malayalam's biggest hit. On Monday Masala". India Today. 12 June 2023. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas and Jude Anthany Joseph's 2018 is India's official entry for Oscars 2024". PINKVILLA. 27 September 2023. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Pillai, Radhika C. (5 December 2014). "I am officially Jude Anthany Joseph!". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Jude Anthany gets married". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ode to Mammootty". The Hindu.
- ^ "In the company of grandmothers". The Hindu.
- ^ "Jude Anthany Joseph supporting Uthhan's Karigar Apnao Sanskriti Bachao Abhiyan". Facebook.
- ^ Kuttoor, Radhakrishnan (7 March 2018). "Charity 'home maker' gets her due on women's day". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "Malayalam director Jude Anthany Joseph arrested for verbally abusing mayor". The Indian Express. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "'Kasaba' misogyny row: Parvathy gives it back to Malayalam director Jude Anthany Joseph". The New Indian Express. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "You don't mess with Parvathy: Director Jude Anthany trolls actor, gets slammed in style". The News Minute. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly's short film No Go Tell is about keeping our children safe". The Indian Express. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Dhama Dhama song from Dance Party ft Shine Tom Chacko, Prayaga Martin is out". Cinema Express. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Meera Jasmine and Narain's Queen Elizabeth gets a release date". Cinema Express. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ Features, C. E. (6 April 2024). "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar starrer Mandakini gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (27 October 2024). "Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam trailer promises a gripping investigative thriller". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 November 2024.