Johny Antony is a highly acclaimed and accomplished Indian film director and actor, celebrated for his remarkable talent in crafting side-splitting comedies that have left a lasting impact on the Malayalam cinema industry.
Born and raised in the picturesque town of Changanassery, nestled in the heart of Kottayam district, Kerala, Antony's journey in the world of cinema began nearly a decade ago, where he had the privilege of working as an assistant to some of the most revered and respected directors in the industry, including the likes of Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal, and Jose Thomas.
Antony's inaugural foray into the realm of filmmaking, the sidesplitting comedy C.I.D. Moosa, made its debut in the year 2003, thus inaugurating a trajectory of success that would come to define his career as a director.
His subsequent directorial endeavors, including Kochi Rajavu, released in 2005, Thuruppu Gulan, which premiered in 2006, Cycle, which hit the screens in 2008, Ee Pattanathil Bhootham, which made its mark in 2009, Masters, which was released in 2012, Thappana, also released in 2012, and Thoppil Joppan, which premiered in 2016, have collectively contributed to his reputation as a prominent figure in the film industry.
Antony, a multi-talented individual, has not only made a name for himself as a director, but has also explored the realm of acting, marking his cinematic debut in the 2018 film Shikkari Shambhu. His impressive acting repertoire boasts a diverse range of notable films, including the critically acclaimed Drama (2018),the thought-provoking Joseph (2018),the intriguing Ganagandharvan (2019),the heartwarming Varane Avashyamund (2020),and the emotional Home (2021).
