L&O - Law and Order2026
As IG Dhananjayan
Joy Mathew
Born
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 (122)
Aroopi2026
As Alex George
TMDb 1.3 / 10
Paathi: The Half2017
As Othenan
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Haal2025
As Bishop
TMDb 4.0 / 10
King Liar2016
As Pothuval Sir
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations2017
As Cleetus
TMDb 4.1 / 10
Mr. & Ms. Rowdy2019
TMDb 4.9 / 10
C/O Saira Banu2017
As Peter's friend
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Puthan Panam2017
As Hajiyar, Mahin Haji
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Honey Bee2013
As Cleetus
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Mariyam Mukku2015
As Sayip
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Annayum Rasoolum2013
As Joseph
TMDb 7.5 / 10
King of Kings2014
As Ahmed Shah
TMDb 4.6 / 10
7th Day2014
As P.T.R. Bhattathiri
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Kaanchi2013
As Thomas
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Drishyam 22021
As Public Prosecutor
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Uncle2018
As Vijayan
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Kenjira2019
Crossroad2017
As Drama director
TMDb 5.5 / 10
20182023
As Chandy
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Idukki Gold2013
As John
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Basheerinte Premalekhanam2017
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi2018
As Thambran
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Jamnapyari2015
As Prakashettan
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Christy2023
As Joseph
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Street Lights2018
As Simon Mundakal
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Pareeth Pandari2017
As Jamal
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Alif2015
As Hajyar
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Ulsaha Committee2014
As Thathamangalam Narayana Ayyengar
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Heaven2022
As Surgeon
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Aasha2026
As Varkey
Chakkara Maavin Kombathu2017
Monsoon2015
Gold Coins2017
As Bride's father
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Oru Korean Padam2014
Praise the Lord2014
As Kunjutty
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Angels2014
As Father Varghese Punyaalan
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Vaanku2021
As Special Appearance
TMDb 2.8 / 10
Pathemari2015
As Chandran
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Philips and the Monkey Pen2013
As Richard Philip
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Report to Mother1986
As Purushan
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Campus Diary2016
Marconi Mathai2019
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Loham2015
As Arif Bhai
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Cabin2021
As Shankaran Mesthiri
Mohavalayam2016
As Jose Sebastian
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Konthayum Poonoolum2014
As Aloshi
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Melle2017
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Ithihasa2014
As The Librarian
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Vakathirivu2019
As Vivekanandan
Buried in 19942024
As Alex
Onpatham Valavinappuram2017
As Actor
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Onnum Mindathe2014
TMDb 1.5 / 10
Children's Park2019
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Charlie2015
As Umer
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Lailaa O Lailaa2015
As Dr. Aravind Menon
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Sthaanam2018
Varayan2022
TMDb 4.5 / 10
1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare2022
As Damodaran Namboothiri
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Edakkad Battalion 062019
As Basheer
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Swargathekkal Sundaram2015
As Lopez
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Mohan Kumar Fans2021
As R.K
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Vikramadithyan2014
As Dr.Ramanath Pai
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi2013
As Abdul Haji
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Namukkore Aakasham2015
As John Samuel
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Chandragiri2018
As MLA
Koodasha2018
As Dr Jayan
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The Sound Story2019
Thelivu2019
As D.G.P
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Law Point2014
As Maya's father
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Oru Kaatil Oru Paykappal2019
As Varghese
TMDb 1.5 / 10
Mottitta Mullakal2018
19832014
As Gopi Aashaan
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Manamantha2016
As Gayathri's Professor (Malayalam Version)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Avatharam2014
As Karimban John
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Rose Guitarinaal2013
As Joe's Father
Chithini2024
As Kathanar
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Kaduva2022
As Bishop
TMDb 5.2 / 10
JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala2025
As Bishop
TMDb 3.8 / 10
Naradan2022
As Kurup sir
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha2014
As Pious Mathew
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Swargathile Katturumbu2024
As Baby Samuel
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Amen2013
As Father Abraham Ottaplakal
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Honey Bee 2.52017
As Self
TMDb 3.8 / 10
Munnariyippu2014
As Chandraji
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Chirakodinja Kinavukal2015
As Father of Sumathi
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Sringaravelan2013
As D. Gopi Prasad (DGP)
TMDb 3.2 / 10
Besty2025
As Ustad
TMDb 3.0 / 10
God Say2017
Utopiayile Rajavu2015
As Chembakasseri Parameshwaran Pillai
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Janvi2023
TMDb 3.0 / 10
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan2014
As Sebastian
TMDb 3.3 / 10
Oru Bhaaratha Sarkar Ulpannam2024
As Judge
Aayirathonnam Raavu
Aayirathonnam RaavuRelease date TBA
Oru Cinemakkaran2017
As Bank Manager
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Bombay PositiveRelease date TBA
Dhoomam2023
TMDb 3.1 / 10
Silence2013
As Markos
TMDb 5.0 / 10
La - Tomatina2023
As Journalist
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol2017
As Ulahannan's Friend
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Shutter2012
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Naan Petta Makan2019
As Nelson Christo
TMDb 3.0 / 10
Goodalochana2017
As Painting buyer
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Chippy2017
Rasputin2015
As Vayalil Satheesan
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam2019
As John Adakkakaran
TMDb 1.2 / 10
Njanum Pinnoru Njanum2023
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Zachariayude Garbhinikal2013
As Anuradha's husband
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Body Deep2018
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Chaaver2023
As Mukundan
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Louis2022
Randaam Yaamam2025
As Unnikrishnan Namboothiri
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh2022
Just Married2015
Njaan2014
As Self
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Clint2017
As Doctor
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham2021
As Balachandran
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Midnight in Mullankolli2025
Nadan2013
As G. Krishnakumar
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Olipporu2013
TMDb 1.2 / 10
Viral Sebi2023
As Ummerkoya
TMDb 4.0 / 10
My God2015
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