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'''Johny Antony''' is an [[India]]n film director known for his comedy films in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He hails from [[Changanassery]] in [[Kottayam district]], [[Kerala]]. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as an associate to directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas.<ref>http://www.malayalamcinema.com/php/starPersonalProfile.php?star_id=574&prof_id=574&cur_page=1&pages=1&linkid=29</ref> Johny made his directorial debut with the slapstick comedy ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' in 2003.<ref>http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/31101/</ref> |
'''Johny Antony''' is an [[India]]n film director known for his comedy films in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He hails from [[Changanassery]] in [[Kottayam district]], [[Kerala]]. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as an associate to directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas.<ref>http://www.malayalamcinema.com/php/starPersonalProfile.php?star_id=574&prof_id=574&cur_page=1&pages=1&linkid=29</ref> Johny made his directorial debut with the slapstick comedy ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' in 2003.<ref>http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/31101/</ref>==Career== |
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Johny Antony did his schooling from St. John's Baptist High School, [[Nedumkunnam]] and later education at NSS College, [[Changanassery]]. He started his film career as an assistant to directors like [[Thulasidas]], Thaha, Sivasanker, Nissar and Jose Thomas. He met the actor [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] in the sets of the movie ''Sudhinam'', where he was assisting the director Nissar. Later in a few films where Dileep was in lead role Johny Antony overlapped as the associate director. This friendship encouraged Dileep to produce ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' Johny Antony's first film as a director. The film did good very good business in box office. |
Johny Antony did his schooling from St. John's Baptist High School, [[Nedumkunnam]] and later education at NSS College, [[Changanassery]]. He started his film career as an assistant to directors like [[Thulasidas]], Thaha, Sivasanker, Nissar and Jose Thomas. He met the actor [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] in the sets of the movie ''Sudhinam'', where he was assisting the director Nissar. Later in a few films where Dileep was in lead role Johny Antony overlapped as the associate director. This friendship encouraged Dileep to produce ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' Johny Antony's first film as a director. The film did good very good business in box office. |
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Johny Antony | |
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| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Shyni(2002- |
| Children | Aswathi , Lakshmi |
| Parent(s) | Antony,Liduwa |
Biography
Johny Antony is an Indian film director known for his comedy films in Malayalam cinema. He hails from Changanassery in Kottayam district, Kerala. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as an associate to directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas.[1] Johny made his directorial debut with the slapstick comedy C.I.D. Moosa in 2003.[2]==Career==
Johny Antony did his schooling from St. John's Baptist High School, Nedumkunnam and later education at NSS College, Changanassery. He started his film career as an assistant to directors like Thulasidas, Thaha, Sivasanker, Nissar and Jose Thomas. He met the actor Dileep in the sets of the movie Sudhinam, where he was assisting the director Nissar. Later in a few films where Dileep was in lead role Johny Antony overlapped as the associate director. This friendship encouraged Dileep to produce C.I.D. Moosa Johny Antony's first film as a director. The film did good very good business in box office.
His next movie was Kochi Rajavu with Dileep Rambha and Kavya Madhavan in lead roles. This was followed by Thuruppu Gulan starring Mammootty and Sneha. It was a comedy packed passionate story featuring and loving father (Innocent) and a daring son (Mammootty). The movie broke several records at that time.
Inspector Garud(film) with Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in major roles was the next to follow. Dileep plays a corrupt and funny police officer who never leaves a chance to make money. But later he switches on to serious duty and adventures.[3]
In 2008, he directed Cycle, a movie starring Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vinu Mohan, Bhama and Sandhya(actress) which was an intriguing and suspenseful film laced with humour and youthful energy.
In 2009, he directed Ee Pattanathil Bhootham, a movie starring Mammootty, Kavya Madhavan, Jagathy, Innocent which was a fantasy film laced with humour and horror.
In 2012, he directed two films. One is Masters, a movie starring Prithviraj, Sasikumar, Pia Bajpai, Ananya which was an investigation and suspense thriller film. And second is Thappana, a movie starring Mammootty, Murali Gopy, Charmy Kaur which was a humarous & action film.
Personal Life
Johny is born to C.J.Antony & Liduwa Antony.He got married to Shyni on 15 April 2002.The couple is having two daughter Aswathi & Lakshmi.
Filmography
Film Director
| Year | Title | Cast |
| 2014 | Bhayya Bhayya | Kunchako Boban, Biju Menon, Salim Kumar, Innocent |
| 2012 | Thappana | Mammootty, Murali Gopy, Charmy Kaur |
| Masters | Prithviraj, Sasikumar, Pia Bajpai, Ananya | |
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Mammootty, Kavya Madhavan, Jagathy, Innocent |
| 2008 | Cycle | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vinu Mohan, Bhama, Sandhya |
| 2007 | Inspector Garud(film) | Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Vijayaraghavan, Innocent |
| 2006 | Thuruppu Gulan | Mammootty, Sneha, Innocent, Devan |
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Rambha |
| 2003 | CID Moosa | Dileep, Bhavana, Jagathy, Ashish Vidyarthi |
Assistant Film Director
| Year | Title | Director | Cast |
| 2001 | Sundarapurushan | Jose Thomas | Suresh Gopi, Devayani, Nandhini |
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | Thaha | Dileep, Nithya Das, Harisree Ashokan |
| 1999 | Panchapandavar | K.K. Haridas | Vijayaraghavan, Kalabhavan Mani, Mamukkoya, Zainuddin |
| 1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan | Jose Thomas | Dileep, Preetha Vijayakumar, Captain Raju, Jagathy |
| 1995 | Manikya Chempazhukka | Thulasidas | Mukesh, Matu, Jagathy, Oduvil Unnikrishnan |
| 1995 | Thirumanassu | Aswathi Gopinath | Saikumar, Charmila, Narendra Prasad, Oduvil Unnikrishnan |
| 1994 | Poochakkaru Mani Kettum | Thulasidas | Mukesh, Siddique, Sunitha, Kalpana |
| 1992 | Ezhara Ponnana | Thulasidas | Jayaram, Kanaka, Thilakan, Siddique |
| 1991 | Chanchattam | Thulasidas | Jayaram, Urvashi, Jagathy, Manoj K Jayan |
References
- ^ http://www.malayalamcinema.com/php/starPersonalProfile.php?star_id=574&prof_id=574&cur_page=1&pages=1&linkid=29
- ^ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/31101/
- ^ http://www.johnyantony.com/profile.html
- ^ "Cycle Movie, Cycle Film, Cycle Malayalam Movie review-Cycle film review-Cycle review-Cycle review". Webindia123.com. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
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