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'''Joshiy''' (born 18 July 1952) is an Indian film director and producer from [[Varkala]] in [[Kerala]] who works predominantly in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2455824.ece|title=Quest for perfection |last=Kumar |first=P. K. Ajith|date=15 September 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=8 July 2012}}</ref> He made his debut with ''Tiger Salim'' (1978) and has directed over 80 films. He has also directed a few [[Bollywood|Hindi]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films. In the beginning of his career, he received national fame when he directed ''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'' (1984) starring [[Rajesh Khanna]] and [[Dharmendra]], with Khanna in double roles.
'''Joshiy''' (born 18 July 1952) is an Indian [[film director]] and [[screenwriter]] who works predominantly in [[Malayalam cinema]] and also directed [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Kannada]]-language films. Joshiy is a pioneer of [[action thriller film]]s in [[Malayalam cinema]] and his films are known for its stylized imagery, [[color grading]] and [[film noir]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=P. K. Ajith |date=15 September 2011 |title=Quest for perfection |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2455824.ece |access-date=8 July 2012}}</ref>

Joshiy made his directorial debut in the 1978 film ''[[Tiger Salim]]'', but it was the 1980 film ''[[Moorkhan (film)|Moorkhan]]'' that was his breakthrough in Malayalam cinema. In the following years, Joshiy directed a series of successful films, establishing himself as one of the major figures of the Malayalam cinema.<ref name=":1" />

In 1984, Joshiy directed the [[Hindi]] remake of ''Aarambham'' as ''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'' (1984), which was a major critical and commercial success.<ref name=":2" /> In 1983, Joshiy directed ''[[Aa Raathri]]'' which starred [[Mammootty]] in the lead role, where he would continue to direct several successful films throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. His most notable films include ''[[Sandarbham]]'' (1984), ''[[Nirakkoottu]]'' (1985), ''[[Shyama (film)|Shyama]]'' (1986), ''[[New Delhi (1987 film)|New Delhi]]'' (1987), ''[[Sangham (1988 film)|Sangham]]'' (1988), ''[[Mahayanam]]'' (1989), ''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' (1990), ''[[Kauravar]]'' (1992), ''[[Dhruvam]]'' (1993), ''[[Sainyam]]'' (1994), ''[[Lelam]]'' (1997) and ''[[Pathram]]'' (1999).

He then directed ''[[Dubai (2001 film)|Dubai]]'' (2001), which was the most expensive Malayalam-language film made at the time. However, the film turned out to be a commercial flop. He then directed ''[[Praja]]'' (2001), which was also commercially unsuccessful. He then took a two-year hiatus from direction and made a comeback with the 2004 film ''[[Runway (2004 film)|Runway]]''. He then, directed several successful films such as ''[[Mampazhakkalam]]'' (2005), ''[[Naran (film)|Naran]]'' (2005), ''[[Lion (Malayalam film)|Lion]]'' (2006), ''[[Pothan Vava]]'' (2006), ''[[Nasrani (film)|Nasrani]]'' (2007), ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' (2008), ''[[Robin Hood (2009 film)|Robin Hood]]'' (2009), ''[[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]'' (2011) and ''[[Run Baby Run (2012 film)|Run Baby Run]]'' (2012). After the failure of the 2015 film ''[[Lailaa O Lailaa]],'' Joshiy took a four-year hiatus from direction and made a comeback with the 2019 film ''[[Porinju Mariam Jose]]'' and also directed the 2022 film ''[[Paappan]]''.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Joshiy is married to Sindhu. The couple have a son, Abhilash, and a daughter, Aishwarya, who died in a car accident in [[Chennai]] in July 2011. Abhilash is married to Varsha.
Joshiy is married to Sindhu. The couple have a son, Abhilash, and a daughter, Aishwarya, who died in a car accident in [[Chennai]] in July 2011. Abhilash is married to Varsha. Abhilash made his directorial debut with ''[[King of Kotha]]'' (2023), starring [[Dulquer Salmaan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dulquer Salmaan announces two projects 'King of Kotha' and 'Othiram Kadakam' on his birthday |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/07/28/dulquer-salmaan-announces-two-projects-king-of-kotha-and-othiram-kadakam-on-his-birthday.html |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Born at [[Varkala]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bio of Joshiy |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/malayalam/director/joshiy |website=Nettv4u}}</ref> district as the son of Vasu and Gouri, Joshiy's relation with cinema began from the cinema theatre that his family owned. While doing his final year in degree, in 1969, Joshiy left to Chennai to try his luck in cinema. Joshiy began his career by working as an assistant director under eminent film directors [[M. Krishnan Nair (director)|M. Krishnan Nair]] and [[J. Sasikumar]]. He also assisted [[Crossbelt Mani]] and he was the assistant director of [[Aanayum Ambariyum]] in 1978 film directed by [[Crossbelt Mani]]. He made his debut as director through ''[[Tiger Salim]]'', released in 1978. His next movie was ''[[Moorkhan]]'' which was followed by ''[[Raktham]]''. He directed [[Prem Nazir]], [[Srividya]] in ''Ithihasam''.
Born at [[Varkala]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Bio of Joshiy |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/malayalam/director/joshiy |website=Nettv4u}}</ref> district as the son of Vasu and Gouri, Joshiy's relation with cinema began from the cinema theatre that his family owned. While doing his final year in degree, in 1969, Joshiy left to Chennai to try his luck in cinema. Joshiy began his career by working as an assistant director under eminent film directors [[M. Krishnan Nair (director)|M. Krishnan Nair]] and [[J. Sasikumar]]. He also assisted [[Crossbelt Mani]] and he was the assistant director of [[Aanayum Ambariyum]] in 1978 film directed by [[Crossbelt Mani]]. He made his debut as director through ''[[Tiger Salim]]'', released in 1978. His next movie was ''[[Moorkhan (film)|Moorkhan]]'' which was followed by ''[[Raktham]]''. He directed [[Prem Nazir]], [[Srividya]] in ''Ithihasam''.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


Following this, Joshiy directed many films including ''[[Kaahalam]]'', ''[[Sharam]]'', ''[[Karthavyam (1982 film)|Karthavyam]]'', ''[[Dheera]]'' and ''[[Aarambham]]''. In 1983, he collaborated with [[Mammootty]] for the first time, for ''[[Aa Rathri]]'', which was a blockbuster and broke many records in the box office, the film became the first Malayalam film to gross over 1 crore. He continued to work together with Mammootty for the next two decades. This was followed by ''[[Kodumkattu]],'' came out and a series of films including ''[[Bhookambam]]'', ''[[Kodathi]]'', ''[[Alakadalinakkare]]'', ''[[Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu]]'' and ''[[Minimol Vathicanil]]'' and ''[[Sandarbham|Sandharbham]],'' his second industrial hit after ''Aa Rathri.''
Following this, Joshiy directed many films including ''[[Kaahalam]]'', ''[[Sharam]]'', ''[[Karthavyam (1982 film)|Karthavyam]]'', ''[[Dheera]]'' and ''[[Aarambham]]''. In 1983, he collaborated with [[Mammootty]] for the first time, for ''[[Aa Rathri]]'', which was a blockbuster and broke many records in the box office, the film became the first Malayalam film to gross over 1 crore. He continued to work together with Mammootty for the next two decades. This was followed by ''[[Kodumkattu]],'' came out and a series of films including ''[[Bhookambam]]'', ''[[Kodathi]]'', ''[[Alakadalinakkare]]'', ''[[Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu]]'' and ''[[Minimol Vathicanil]]'' and ''[[Sandarbham|Sandharbham]]''.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


In 1985, Joshiy directed ''[[Nirakkoottu]]'', based on the script by debutant [[Dennis Joseph]]. Joshiy, Mammootty, and Dennis Joseph continued working together with ''[[Nyayavidhi]]'', ''[[Shyama (film)|Shyama]]'' and ''[[Veendum]]''. He made his debut in Hindi films in 1984 and achieved national fame when he directed ''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'' starring [[Rajesh Khanna]] in a double role along with [[Dharmendra]]. It had box office collection of {{INR|6.5 crores}} in 1984<ref>[https://archive.today/20130125205721/http://www.ibosnetwork.com/asp/filmbodetails.asp?id=Dharam+Aur+Qanoon Dharam Aur Qanoon - Starring Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Asha Parekh, Jayaprada, Mazhar Khan, Vinod Mehra, Om Shivpuri, Danny Denzongpa, Supriya Pathak. Dharam Aur Qanoon's box...<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and went on to become a hit at the Indian boxoffice.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actors |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219165002/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actors |archive-date=19 February 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In 1985, Joshiy directed ''[[Nirakkoottu]]'', based on the script by debutant [[Dennis Joseph]]. Joshiy, Mammootty, and Dennis Joseph continued working together with ''[[Nyayavidhi]]'', ''[[Shyama (film)|Shyama]]'' and ''[[Veendum]]''. He made his debut in Hindi films in 1984 and achieved national fame when he directed ''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'' starring [[Rajesh Khanna]] in a double role along with [[Dharmendra]]. It had box office collection of {{INR|6.5 crores}} in 1984<ref name=":2">[https://archive.today/20130125205721/http://www.ibosnetwork.com/asp/filmbodetails.asp?id=Dharam+Aur+Qanoon Dharam Aur Qanoon - Starring Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Asha Parekh, Jayaprada, Mazhar Khan, Vinod Mehra, Om Shivpuri, Danny Denzongpa, Supriya Pathak. Dharam Aur Qanoon's box...<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and went on to become a hit at the Indian boxoffice.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actors |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219165002/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actors |archive-date=19 February 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


The films ''[[Veendum]]'', ''[[Nyayavidhi]]'', ''[[Aayiram Kannukal]]'', ''[[Sayam Sandhya]]'', ''[[Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku]]'' followed. In the same year, Joshiy directed ''[[New Delhi (1987 film)|New Delhi]]'' under Jubilee Productions which was a blockbuster and the highest grossing Malayalam film at the time ( his third Industrial hit ) and was a comeback film for [[Mammootty]]. In 1987, he directed [[Itihaas (1987 film)]], starring [[Raaj Kumar]] in the lead in Hindi, which was remake of Ithihasam. In 1988, Joshiy directed three films, all scripted by [[Dennis Joseph]] and [[Mammootty]] in the lead role - ''[[Dhinarathrangal]]'', ''[[Sangham]]'' and ''[[Thanthram]]''. In 1989, Joshiy once again teamed with [[Mohanlal]] for ''[[Naduvazhikal]]''. In the same year, Joshiy brought out a military film. ''[[Nair Saab]]'', completely shot in Kashmir, with [[Mammootty]] in the title role. ''[[Mahayanam]]'', his third film of the year. ''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' was released in 1990 with [[Mohanlal]] in lead role, followed by the investigation thriller ''[[Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu]]''. ''[[Kuttettan]]'' was his third film of that year. Joshiy's next film was ''[[Kauravar]]'' in 1992, again with [[Mammootty]] in lead role. Joshiy in 1992, tried his hand in [[tamil language|Tamil]] cinema, with ''Airport''.
The films ''[[Veendum]]'', ''[[Nyayavidhi]]'', ''[[Aayiram Kannukal]]'', ''[[Sayam Sandhya]]'', ''[[Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku]]'' followed. In the same year, Joshiy directed ''[[New Delhi (1987 film)|New Delhi]]'' under Jubilee Productions which was a blockbuster and the highest grossing Malayalam film at the time ( his third Industrial hit ) and was a comeback film for [[Mammootty]]. In 1987, he directed [[Itihaas (1987 film)]], starring [[Raaj Kumar]] in the lead in Hindi, which was remake of Ithihasam. In 1988, Joshiy directed three films, all scripted by [[Dennis Joseph]] and [[Mammootty]] in the lead role - ''[[Dhinarathrangal]]'', ''[[Sangham (1988 film)|Sangham]]'' and ''[[Thanthram]]''. In 1989, he again teamed with [[Mohanlal]] for ''[[Naduvazhikal]]''. In 1989, Joshiy brought out a military film. ''[[Nair Saab]]'', completely shot in Kashmir, with [[Mammootty]] in the title role. ''[[Mahayanam]]'', his third film of the year. ''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' was released in 1990 with [[Mohanlal]] in lead role, followed by the investigation thriller ''[[Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu]]''. ''[[Kuttettan]]'' was his third film of that year. Joshiy's next film was ''[[Kauravar]]'' in 1992.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


In 1993, ''[[Dhruvam]]'' got released, followed by ''[[Sainyam]]'' in 1994. His debut into Telugu cinema was in 1994 through ''Angarakshugudu'', starring Rajashekhar and [[Meena (actress)|Meena]] in leading roles. In 1997 Joshiy brought out ''[[Bhoopathi (1997 film)|Bhoopathi]]'' with [[Suresh Gopi]] in the lead role. Joshiy joined with [[Suresh Gopi]] and [[Renji Panicker]] for ''[[Lelam]]'' and ''[[Pathram]]'' in 1997 and 1999, respectively. In middle, Joshiy did ''[[Vazhunnor]]'' with [[Suresh Gopi]] in the lead role. Joshiy's next two films were ''[[Praja]]'' and ''[[Dubai (2001 film)|Dubai]]'' in 2001 which performed poorly at the box office.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} He took a break after these films. In 2004, Joshiy made a comeback with ''[[Runway (2004 film)|Runway]]'', this time [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] in the leading role and was followed by ''[[Mampazhakkalam|Maambazhakkaalam]]''. ''[[Naran (film)|Naran]]'' released in 2005 starring [[Mohanlal]], followed by ''Lion'' in 2006.
In 1993, ''[[Dhruvam]]'' got released, followed by ''[[Sainyam]]'' in 1994. His debut into Telugu cinema was in 1994 through ''Angarakshugudu'', starring Rajashekhar and [[Meena (actress)|Meena]] in leading roles. In 1997 Joshiy brought out ''[[Bhoopathi (1997 film)|Bhoopathi]]'' with [[Suresh Gopi]] in the lead role. Joshiy joined with Gopi and [[Renji Panicker]] for ''[[Lelam]]'' and ''[[Pathram]]'' in 1997 and 1999. His next two films were ''[[Praja]]'' and ''[[Dubai (2001 film)|Dubai]]'' in 2001 which performed poorly at the box office.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} He took a break after these films. In 2004, Joshiy made a comeback with ''[[Runway (2004 film)|Runway]]'', this time [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] in the leading role and was followed by ''[[Mampazhakkalam|Maambazhakkaalam]]''. ''[[Naran (film)|Naran]]'' released in 2005 starring [[Mohanlal]], followed by ''Lion'' in 2006.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


His next films included ''[[Pothan Vava]]'' (2006) and ''[[July 4 (film)|July 4]]'' (2007) followed by ''[[Nasrani (film)|Nasrani]]'' (2007) and ''Janmam'' (2007). In 2008 he directed ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' bringing together almost all Mollywood actors. It was followed by the thriller ''[[Robin Hood (2009 film)|Robinhood]]'' in 2009. ''[[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]'' released in 2011, a multi-star film with [[Mohanlal]], [[Suresh Gopi]], [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] and [[Sarath Kumar]]. In 2012, he directed ''[[Run Baby Run (2012 film)|Run Baby Run]],'' another film with [[Mohanlal]] in the lead. It was followed by ''[[Lokpal (film)|Lokpal]]'' in 2013 and ''[[Salaam Kashmier]]'' 2014 with [[Jayaram]] and Suresh Gopi in lead roles. In 2015, Joshiy directed ''[[Lailaa O Lailaa]]''. After a four-year hiatus, Joshiy made a comeback with the hit movie ''[[Porinju Mariam Jose]]''.
His next films included ''[[Pothan Vava]]'' (2006) and ''[[July 4 (film)|July 4]]'' (2007) followed by ''[[Nasrani (film)|Nasrani]]'' (2007) and ''Janmam'' (2007). In 2008 he directed ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' bringing together almost all Mollywood actors. It was followed by the thriller ''[[Robin Hood (2009 film)|Robinhood]]'' in 2009. ''[[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]'' released in 2011, a multi-star film with [[Mohanlal]], [[Suresh Gopi]], [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] and [[Sarath Kumar]]. In 2012, he directed ''[[Run Baby Run (2012 film)|Run Baby Run]],'' another film with [[Mohanlal]] in the lead. It was followed by ''[[Lokpal (film)|Lokpal]]'' in 2013 and ''[[Salaam Kashmier]]'' 2014 with [[Jayaram]] and Suresh Gopi in lead roles. In 2015, Joshiy directed ''[[Lailaa O Lailaa]]''. After a four-year hiatus, Joshiy made a comeback with the hit movie ''[[Porinju Mariam Jose]]''.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| rowspan="1"|2025 || ''Rambaan''<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-and-joshiy-to-team-up-for-rambaan/articleshow/104815836.cms | title=Mohanlal and Joshiy to team up for 'Rambaan' | newspaper=The Times of India | date=30 October 2023 }}</ref> || [[Chemban Vinod Jose]]
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| rowspan="1"|2023 || [[Antony (2023 film)|''Antony'']]<ref name="Antony">{{cite news |last1=Movies |first1=SJP |date=15 Feb 2021 |title=Joju George's next with filmmaker Joshiy titled 'Antony' |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/joju-georges-next-with-filmmaker-joshiy-titled-antony/article66737088.ece/amp/}}</ref> || [[Rajesh Varma]]
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| rowspan="1"|2022 || ''[[Paappan]]'' || [[RJ Shaan]]<ref name="times">{{cite news |last1=Soman |first1=Deepa |date=15 Feb 2021 |title=Suresh Gopi starrer 'Paappan' is Joshiy's next! |work=[[Times Of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suresh-gopi-starrer-paappan-is-joshiys-next/articleshow/80919745.cms}}</ref>
| rowspan="1"|2022 || ''[[Paappan]]'' || [[RJ Shaan]]<ref name="times">{{cite news |last1=Soman |first1=Deepa |date=15 Feb 2021 |title=Suresh Gopi starrer 'Paappan' is Joshiy's next! |work=[[Times Of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suresh-gopi-starrer-paappan-is-joshiys-next/articleshow/80919745.cms}}</ref>
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| rowspan="1"|2019 || ''[[Porinju Mariam Jose]]'' || [[Abhilash N. Chandran]]
| rowspan="1"|2019 || ''[[Porinju Mariam Jose]]'' || [[Abhilash N. Chandran]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"|2015 || ''[[Lailaa O Lailaa]]'' || [[Suresh Nair]]
| rowspan="1"|2015 || ''[[Lailaa O Lailaa]]'' || Suresh Nair
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|2014 ||''[[Avatharam (2014 Malayalam film)|Avatharam]]'' || [[Vyasan Edavanakad]]
| rowspan="2"|2014 ||''[[Avatharam (2014 Malayalam film)|Avatharam]]'' || [[Vyasan Edavanakad]]
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| 2009|| ''[[Robin Hood (2009 film)|Robin Hood]]''|| [[Sachi-Sethu]]
| 2009|| ''[[Robin Hood (2009 film)|Robin Hood]]''|| [[Sachi-Sethu]]
|-
|-
| 2008|| ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' || [[Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas|Udayakrishna<br/>Siby K. Thomas]]
| 2008|| ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' || [[Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas|Udayakrishna<br />Siby K. Thomas]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2007 || ''[[Nasrani (film)|Nasrani]]''|| [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]
| rowspan="3" | 2007 || ''[[Nasrani (film)|Nasrani]]''|| [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]
|-
|-
|''[[July 4 (film)|July 4]]''|| [[Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas|Udayakrishna<br/>Siby K. Thomas]]
|''[[July 4 (film)|July 4]]''|| [[Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas|Udayakrishna<br />Siby K. Thomas]]
|-
|-
|''[[Janmam]]''
|''[[Janmam]]''
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| rowspan="2" | 2004 || ''[[Mampazhakkalam]]''|| T.A. Shahid
| rowspan="2" | 2004 || ''[[Mampazhakkalam]]''|| T.A. Shahid
|-
|-
|''[[Runway (2004 film)|Runway]]''|| [[Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas|Udayakrishna<br/>Siby K. Thomas]]
|''[[Runway (2004 film)|Runway]]''|| [[Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas|Udayakrishna<br />Siby K. Thomas]]
|-
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| rowspan="2" | 2001 || ''[[Praja]]''|| [[Renji Panicker]]
| rowspan="2" | 2001 || ''[[Praja]]''|| [[Renji Panicker]]
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|''[[Bhoopathi (1997 film)|Bhoopathi]]''|| [[Dennis Joseph]]
|''[[Bhoopathi (1997 film)|Bhoopathi]]''|| [[Dennis Joseph]]
|-
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| 1995 || ''Angarakshakudu''|| [[S. N. Swamy]]
| rowspan="2"|1994 || ''Angarakshakudu''|| [[S. N. Swamy]]
|-
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| 1994 || ''[[Sainyam]]''|| [[S. N. Swamy]]
| ''[[Sainyam]]''|| [[S. N. Swamy]]
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| rowspan="2" | 1993 || ''[[Dhruvam]]''|| [[S. N. Swamy]]
| rowspan="2" | 1993 || ''[[Dhruvam]]''|| [[S. N. Swamy]]
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|''[[Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu]]'' ||[[P. Padmarajan]]
|''[[Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu]]'' ||[[P. Padmarajan]]
|-
|-
|''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=No.20 Madras Mail song remade |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/no20-madras-mail-song-remade-news-malayalam-mdgjyujgcacsi.html |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=Sify |language=en}}{{dead link|date=September 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>|| [[Dennis Joseph]]
|''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=No.20 Madras Mail song remade |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/no20-madras-mail-song-remade-news-malayalam-mdgjyujgcacsi.html |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}{{dead link|date=September 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>|| [[Dennis Joseph]]
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| rowspan="3" | 1989 || ''[[Mahayanam]]''|| [[A. K. Lohithadas]]
| rowspan="3" | 1989 || ''[[Mahayanam]]''|| [[A. K. Lohithadas]]
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|''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'' || B. R. Ishara, Bhushan Banmali
|''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'' || B. R. Ishara, Bhushan Banmali
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| 1983 || ''Ankam'' ||[[Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan]]
| rowspan="5" |1983 || ''Ankam'' ||[[Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan]]
|-
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| 1983|| ''[[Bhookambam]]'' ||[[Priyadarshan]]
| ''[[Bhookambam]]'' ||[[Priyadarshan]]
|-
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Aa Raathri]]''|| [[Kaloor Dennis]]
| ''[[Aa Raathri]]''|| [[Kaloor Dennis]]
|-
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| 1983 || ''[[Himam]]''||[[T. Damodaran]]
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Joshiy
Born (1952-07-18) 18 July 1952 (age 72)
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm director
Years active1978 – present
SpouseSindhu Joshi
Children2

Joshiy (born 18 July 1952) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema and also directed Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada-language films. Joshiy is a pioneer of action thriller films in Malayalam cinema and his films are known for its stylized imagery, color grading and film noir.[1][2]

Joshiy made his directorial debut in the 1978 film Tiger Salim, but it was the 1980 film Moorkhan that was his breakthrough in Malayalam cinema. In the following years, Joshiy directed a series of successful films, establishing himself as one of the major figures of the Malayalam cinema.[3]

In 1984, Joshiy directed the Hindi remake of Aarambham as Dharm Aur Qanoon (1984), which was a major critical and commercial success.[4] In 1983, Joshiy directed Aa Raathri which starred Mammootty in the lead role, where he would continue to direct several successful films throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. His most notable films include Sandarbham (1984), Nirakkoottu (1985), Shyama (1986), New Delhi (1987), Sangham (1988), Mahayanam (1989), No.20 Madras Mail (1990), Kauravar (1992), Dhruvam (1993), Sainyam (1994), Lelam (1997) and Pathram (1999).

He then directed Dubai (2001), which was the most expensive Malayalam-language film made at the time. However, the film turned out to be a commercial flop. He then directed Praja (2001), which was also commercially unsuccessful. He then took a two-year hiatus from direction and made a comeback with the 2004 film Runway. He then, directed several successful films such as Mampazhakkalam (2005), Naran (2005), Lion (2006), Pothan Vava (2006), Nasrani (2007), Twenty:20 (2008), Robin Hood (2009), Christian Brothers (2011) and Run Baby Run (2012). After the failure of the 2015 film Lailaa O Lailaa, Joshiy took a four-year hiatus from direction and made a comeback with the 2019 film Porinju Mariam Jose and also directed the 2022 film Paappan.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Joshiy is married to Sindhu. The couple have a son, Abhilash, and a daughter, Aishwarya, who died in a car accident in Chennai in July 2011. Abhilash is married to Varsha. Abhilash made his directorial debut with King of Kotha (2023), starring Dulquer Salmaan.[5]

Career

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Born at Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram[1] district as the son of Vasu and Gouri, Joshiy's relation with cinema began from the cinema theatre that his family owned. While doing his final year in degree, in 1969, Joshiy left to Chennai to try his luck in cinema. Joshiy began his career by working as an assistant director under eminent film directors M. Krishnan Nair and J. Sasikumar. He also assisted Crossbelt Mani and he was the assistant director of Aanayum Ambariyum in 1978 film directed by Crossbelt Mani. He made his debut as director through Tiger Salim, released in 1978. His next movie was Moorkhan which was followed by Raktham. He directed Prem Nazir, Srividya in Ithihasam.[citation needed]

Following this, Joshiy directed many films including Kaahalam, Sharam, Karthavyam, Dheera and Aarambham. In 1983, he collaborated with Mammootty for the first time, for Aa Rathri, which was a blockbuster and broke many records in the box office, the film became the first Malayalam film to gross over 1 crore. He continued to work together with Mammootty for the next two decades. This was followed by Kodumkattu, came out and a series of films including Bhookambam, Kodathi, Alakadalinakkare, Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu and Minimol Vathicanil and Sandharbham.[citation needed]

In 1985, Joshiy directed Nirakkoottu, based on the script by debutant Dennis Joseph. Joshiy, Mammootty, and Dennis Joseph continued working together with Nyayavidhi, Shyama and Veendum. He made his debut in Hindi films in 1984 and achieved national fame when he directed Dharm Aur Qanoon starring Rajesh Khanna in a double role along with Dharmendra. It had box office collection of ₹6.5 crores in 1984[4] and went on to become a hit at the Indian boxoffice.[3]

The films Veendum, Nyayavidhi, Aayiram Kannukal, Sayam Sandhya, Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku followed. In the same year, Joshiy directed New Delhi under Jubilee Productions which was a blockbuster and the highest grossing Malayalam film at the time ( his third Industrial hit ) and was a comeback film for Mammootty. In 1987, he directed Itihaas (1987 film), starring Raaj Kumar in the lead in Hindi, which was remake of Ithihasam. In 1988, Joshiy directed three films, all scripted by Dennis Joseph and Mammootty in the lead role - Dhinarathrangal, Sangham and Thanthram. In 1989, he again teamed with Mohanlal for Naduvazhikal. In 1989, Joshiy brought out a military film. Nair Saab, completely shot in Kashmir, with Mammootty in the title role. Mahayanam, his third film of the year. No.20 Madras Mail was released in 1990 with Mohanlal in lead role, followed by the investigation thriller Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu. Kuttettan was his third film of that year. Joshiy's next film was Kauravar in 1992.[citation needed]

In 1993, Dhruvam got released, followed by Sainyam in 1994. His debut into Telugu cinema was in 1994 through Angarakshugudu, starring Rajashekhar and Meena in leading roles. In 1997 Joshiy brought out Bhoopathi with Suresh Gopi in the lead role. Joshiy joined with Gopi and Renji Panicker for Lelam and Pathram in 1997 and 1999. His next two films were Praja and Dubai in 2001 which performed poorly at the box office.[citation needed] He took a break after these films. In 2004, Joshiy made a comeback with Runway, this time Dileep in the leading role and was followed by Maambazhakkaalam. Naran released in 2005 starring Mohanlal, followed by Lion in 2006.[citation needed]

His next films included Pothan Vava (2006) and July 4 (2007) followed by Nasrani (2007) and Janmam (2007). In 2008 he directed Twenty:20 bringing together almost all Mollywood actors. It was followed by the thriller Robinhood in 2009. Christian Brothers released in 2011, a multi-star film with Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Dileep and Sarath Kumar. In 2012, he directed Run Baby Run, another film with Mohanlal in the lead. It was followed by Lokpal in 2013 and Salaam Kashmier 2014 with Jayaram and Suresh Gopi in lead roles. In 2015, Joshiy directed Lailaa O Lailaa. After a four-year hiatus, Joshiy made a comeback with the hit movie Porinju Mariam Jose.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Title Writer
2025 Rambaan[6] Chemban Vinod Jose
2023 Antony[7] Rajesh Varma
2022 Paappan RJ Shaan[8]
2019 Porinju Mariam Jose Abhilash N. Chandran
2015 Lailaa O Lailaa Suresh Nair
2014 Avatharam Vyasan Edavanakad
Salaam Kashmier Sethu
2013 Lokpal S. N. Swamy
2012 Run Baby Run Sachy
2011 Sevenes Iqbal Kuttippuram
Christian Brothers Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas
2009 Robin Hood Sachi-Sethu
2008 Twenty:20 Udayakrishna
Siby K. Thomas
2007 Nasrani Ranjith
July 4 Udayakrishna
Siby K. Thomas
Janmam S. N. Swami
2006 Pothan Vava Benny P Nayarambalam
Lion Udayakrishna
Siby K. Thomas
2005 Naran Ranjan Pramod
2004 Mampazhakkalam T.A. Shahid
Runway Udayakrishna
Siby K. Thomas
2001 Praja Renji Panicker
Dubai Renji Panicker
1999 Pathram Renji Panicker
Vazhunnor Benny P. Nayarambalam
1997 Lelam Renji Panicker
Bhoopathi Dennis Joseph
1994 Angarakshakudu S. N. Swamy
Sainyam S. N. Swamy
1993 Dhruvam S. N. Swamy
Airport (Tamil film) S. N. Swamy
1992 Kauravar A. K. Lohithadas
1990 Kuttettan A. K. Lohithadas
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu P. Padmarajan
No.20 Madras Mail[9] Dennis Joseph
1989 Mahayanam A. K. Lohithadas
Nair Saab Dennis Joseph
Naduvazhikal S. N. Swamy
1988 Sangham Dennis Joseph
Thanthram Dennis Joseph
New Delhi (Kannada film) Dennis Joseph
New Delhi (Hindi film) Dennis Joseph
Dinarathrangal Dennis Joseph
Antima Teerpu (Telugu film) Dennis Joseph
1987 New Delhi Dennis Joseph
Itihaas (Hindi film) Gyandev Agnihotri
January Oru Orma Kaloor Dennis
1986 Veendum Dennis Joseph
Nyayavidhi Dennis Joseph
Sayam Sandhya Dennis Joseph
Aayiram Kannukal Dennis Joseph
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku Kaloor Dennis
Shyama Dennis Joseph
1985 Nirakkoottu Dennis Joseph
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum John Paul
Oru Kudakeezhil Kaloor Dennis
Onningu Vannengil Kaloor Dennis
Katha Ithuvare Kaloor Dennis
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki Kaloor Dennis
Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu Kaloor Dennis
1984 Kodathi Kaloor Dennis
Minimol Vathicanil Kaloor Dennis
Sandarbham Kaloor Dennis
Ivide Ingane Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
Alakadalinakkare Kaloor Dennis
Idavelakku Sesham Kaloor Dennis
Inakili John Paul
Piriyilla Naam Sheriff
Umanilayam Cochin Haneefa
Dharm Aur Qanoon B. R. Ishara, Bhushan Banmali
1983 Ankam Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
Bhookambam Priyadarshan
Aa Raathri Kaloor Dennis
Himam T. Damodaran
Kodumkattu Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
1982 Aadarsham Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
Aarambham Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
Dheera Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
Kartavyam Kaloor Dennis
Sharam Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
1981 Ithihasam Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
Raktham Kaloor Dennis
Kaahalam Joshy
1980 Moorkhan Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan
1978 Tiger Salim S. L. Puram Sadanandan

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bio of Joshiy". Nettv4u.
  2. ^ Kumar, P. K. Ajith (15 September 2011). "Quest for perfection". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 February 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ a b Dharam Aur Qanoon - Starring Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Asha Parekh, Jayaprada, Mazhar Khan, Vinod Mehra, Om Shivpuri, Danny Denzongpa, Supriya Pathak. Dharam Aur Qanoon's box...
  5. ^ "Dulquer Salmaan announces two projects 'King of Kotha' and 'Othiram Kadakam' on his birthday". The Week. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Mohanlal and Joshiy to team up for 'Rambaan'". The Times of India. 30 October 2023.
  7. ^ Movies, SJP (15 February 2021). "Joju George's next with filmmaker Joshiy titled 'Antony'". The Hindu.
  8. ^ Soman, Deepa (15 February 2021). "Suresh Gopi starrer 'Paappan' is Joshiy's next!". Times Of India.
  9. ^ "No.20 Madras Mail song remade". Sify. Retrieved 4 April 2022.[dead link]
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