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Actor
Joju George
Active Malayalam Cinema, Tamil Cinema & OTT
- FromMala, Thrissur district, Kerala, India
- Based inKochi / Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Age48 years
- Active1995–Present
- Updated
Joju George – Biography
Joju George – Full Information
- Full Name: Joseph George
- Popular Name: Joju George
- Nickname: Joju
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Playback Singer
- Known For: Critically acclaimed performances in Joseph, Nayattu, Porinju Mariam Jose, Iratta, and Chola.
- Date of Birth: October 22, 1977
- Age: 48 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mala, Thrissur district, Kerala, India
- Hometown: Mala, Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Current Residence: Kochi / Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Malayalam & South Indian Screen Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) approx.
- Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Salt & Pepper
Family
- Father: George Parecattil
- Mother: Rosy George
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Abba George (m. 2008)
- Children: Ian George, Sarah George, Ivan George
Education
- School: Government High School (GHS), Kuzhur, Kerala
- College: Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala
- Qualification: Graduate Degree
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1995 | Feature film debut as a junior artist in Mazhavilkoodaram |
| 2013 | Gained industry recognition with a full-length comic role in Hotel California |
| 2015 | Received Kerala State Film Special Mention for Lukka Chuppi and Oru Second Class Yathra; produced blockbuster Charlie |
| 2018 | Career-defining breakthrough starring in and producing Joseph, receiving a National Film Special Mention |
| 2019 | Critical acclaim for starring roles in Porinju Mariam Jose and Chola |
| 2021 | Made Tamil cinema debut in Karthik Subbaraj’s Jagame Thandhiram alongside Dhanush |
| 2021 | Earned Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Nayattu, Madhuram, Freedom Fight, and Thuramukham |
| 2023 | Dual-role performance in thriller Iratta, winning Filmfare Critics Best Actor and Kerala State Award for Second Best Film (as producer) |
| 2024 | Made directorial debut with action-thriller feature Pani |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2015 | Kerala State Film Awards | Special Mention | Oru Second Class Yathra, Lukka Chuppi | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Joseph | Won |
| 2019 | National Film Awards | Special Mention (Feature Film) | Joseph | Won |
| 2019 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Character Actor | Joseph, Chola | Won |
| 2021 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Nayattu, Madhuram, Freedom Fight, Thuramukham | Won |
| 2021 | Diorama International Film Festival | Golden Sparrow Award (Best Actor) | Nayattu | Won |
| 2023 | Kerala State Film Awards | Second Best Feature Film | Iratta | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Best Actor – Malayalam | Iratta | Won |
| 2026 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Debut Director | Pani | Won |
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About Joju George
What was Joju George's breakthrough film as a lead actor?
His major breakthrough came with the 2018 crime drama Joseph, in which he played retired police officer Joseph, earning him a National Film Award Special Mention and the Kerala State Film Award.
When did Joju George make his directorial debut?
He made his directorial debut with the 2024 action thriller Pani, in which he also played the main lead role.
Did Joju George start his career as a lead actor?
No, he began his film journey in 1995 as a junior artist and worked as an assistant director before steadily moving up to supporting and lead roles over two decades.
Which production house does Joju George own?
He owns the banner Appu Pathu Pappu Production, which has produced acclaimed films like Joseph, Chola, Porinju Mariam Jose, Madhuram, and Iratta.
Has Joju George acted in non-Malayalam cinema?
Yes, he entered Tamil cinema featuring in films such as Karthik Subbaraj's Jagame Thandhiram (2021) and the anthology Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa.
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