Malekudy Joseph Antony, better known as Antony Perumbavoor is an Indian film producer, distributor, cinema exhibitor and actor, who works in Malayalam film industry. He began his career as a chauffeur to Mohanlal in 1987 and started appearing in brief roles in Malayalam films in 1990s. In 2000, he established the film production house Aashirvad Cinemas, which exclusively produces Mohanlal films. Antony owns the multiplex theatre chain Aashirvad Cineplexx and co-owns the film distribution company Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments. He is the president of Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK).
Antony Perumbavoor | |
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Antony Perumbavoor in 2021 | |
| Born | M. J. Antony 25 May 1970 Perumbavoor, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse | Santhy Antony |
| Children | 2 |
As a producer, he has received several awards, including two National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards and a Filmfare Awards South among others.
Early life and family
editM. J. Antony[1] was born as the son of Joseph of the Malekudy house and Elamma. He hails from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala and studied in a government upper primary school in Iringole, Perumbavoor and MGM Higher Secondary School in Kuruppampady. Antony is married to Shanti and the couple have two children.[2] He resides in Aimury, Perumbavoor.[1]
Career
editDuring the filming of Mohanlal-starrer Pattanapravesham in 1988, Antony joined the film crew as a temporary driver in the filming location, during which he worked as a chauffeur to Mohanlal in its 22 days long shooting schedule before departing back to his hometown. Later, when Antony was a spectator during the filming of Mohanlal's Moonnam Mura (1988) in Ambalamugal, Kerala, he was recognised by Mohanlal from the crowd and invited to join again as chauffeur. At some point later during this time, Mohanlal invited him to join as his permanent chauffeur, which he accepted.[3][4][5]
In 2000, he established the film production company Aashirvad Cinemas, debuting with Mohanlal-starring action drama Narasimham, which became the highest-grossing Malayalam film to that date. Until 2009, the films of Aarshirvad Cinemas were distributed by Swargachitra and later by Central Pictures. In 2009, Antony along with Mohanlal and industrialist K. C. Babu established the film distribution company Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, debuting with Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded.[6][7]
In 2016, Antony established his first multiplex theater, Aashirvad Cineplexx in Perumbavoor and later opened its chain in other regions in the state.[8] In 2017, Antony was elected the vice-president of the newly formed Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK), an organisation comprising producers, distributors, and exhibitors in Malayalam film industry.[9] Since July 2017, he is the president of FEUOK.[10] in 2019, Aashirvad Cinemas opened office in Hong Kong under the name Feitian Aashirvad Cinemas.[11]
Filmography
editActing credits
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Sandarbham | Nurse in Hospital - Gopalan | ||
| 1991 | Kilukkam | Driver Antony | ||
| Uncle Bun | School bus driver | |||
| 1992 | Adhwaytham | Messenger | ||
| Kamaladalam | Messenger | |||
| 1993 | Gandharvam | Thief in motorcycle | ||
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | Festival committee member | ||
| Minnaram | Man at Squash Club | |||
| Pingami | Devasootty | |||
| 1995 | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | Man at kalari | ||
| 1996 | Kaalapani | Mukundan's friend | ||
| 1997 | Varnapakittu | Man in the store | ||
| Chandralekha | Company staff | |||
| Iruvar | Man sitting near the body of Anandan during the funeral parade | |||
| 1998 | Harikrishnans | Antony | ||
| Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Man in the shop | |||
| 2007 | Ali Bhai | Bus driver | ||
| 2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | Thawb clad man | In the song "Sagar Alias Jackie" | |
| 2013 | Drishyam | Constable Antony | [12] | |
| 2016 | Oppam | Boat passenger | [12] | |
| Pulimurugan | Jeep driver | [12] | ||
| 2017 | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Man at wedding | In the song "Mele Arimulla" | |
| Villain | SI Joy K.Thomas | |||
| 2018 | Aadhi | Himself | ||
| Odiyan | Electricity officer | |||
| 2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Antony Bavoor | ||
| Lucifer | Mumbai Don | In the song "Raftaara" | ||
| Ittymaani: Made in China | De-addiction centre attender | |||
| 2021 | Drishyam 2 | SI Antony | ||
| Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Shopkeeper | |||
| 2022 | Bro Daddy | SI Antony Joseph | ||
| Aaraattu | Guest in Stage | |||
| 2023 | Neru | Neighbour |
Production
editDistribution
editAccolades
edit- 2012: Best Film on Other Social Issues – Spirit[13]
- 2021: Best Feature Film – Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham[14]
- 2001: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Raavanaprabhu[15]
- 2008: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Innathe Chintha Vishayam[16]
- 2009: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Evidam Swargamanu[17]
- 2013: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Drishyam[18]
- 2013: Best Film – Malayalam - Drishyam[19]
- 2013: Best Film in Malayalam – Drishyam
- 2000: Best Film – Narasimham
- 2012: Most Popular Film – Spirit
- 2013: Best Film – Drishyam
- 2013: Most Popular Film – Drishyam
- 2016: Best Film – Oppam
- Kairali TV – World Malayali Council Film Award
- 2009: Best Film – Evidam Swargamanu
References
edit- ^ a b "Malekudy Joseph Antony | Profile & Biography | DIN | CorpDir". in.corpdir.org. Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Producer Antony Perumbavoor" (in Malayalam). Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "അങ്ങനെ ആന്റണി പെരുമ്പാവൂര് മോഹന്ലാലിന്റെ സന്തത സഹചാരിയായി". Mangalam Publications (in Malayalam). 24 November 2016. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ Web Desk (23 November 2016). "മോഹന്ലാലിന്റെ വിശ്വസ്തനായി വളര്ന്ന ആന്റണി പെരുമ്പാവൂരിന്റെ കഥ". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "മോഹൻലാൽ പറയുന്നു: ഈ ബന്ധത്തില് സുചിത്രയ്ക്കും അസൂയയുണ്ട്". Mathrubhumi. 13 October 2017. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ Moviebuzz (14 March 2009). "No MG for Mohanlal!". Sify. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Actor Mohanlal launches broking company". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Actor Mohanlal inaugurates Aashirvad cineplex in Thodupuzha". Malayala Manorama. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ TNM staff (24 January 2017). "Dileep's new union- Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK)". The News Minute. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Antony Perumbavoor replaces Dileep as FEUOK president". Mathrubhumi. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Aashirvad Cinema opens office in Hong Kong, set to conquer Chinese movie market". Malayala Manorama. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
- ^ a b c Nair, Sree Prasad (3 April 2017). "Villain: After Drishyam, oppam and Pulimurugan, Antony Perumbavoor to star in Mohanlal's thriller". Catch News. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ Livemint (18 March 2013). "National Film Awards: 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'Vicky Donor' big winners". Mint. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ "67th National Film Awards: Complete list (updating)". The Hindu. 22 March 2021.
- ^ Special correspondent (26 April 2002). "'Sesham' adjudged best feature film". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "'Prize for challenging established practices'". The Hindu. 4 June 2009. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ Special correspondent (6 April 2010). "Mammootty, Shwetha Menon win best actor awards". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Seshagiri, Sangeetha (20 April 2014). "Kerala State Film Awards: Mohanlal's 'Drishyam', Fahadh, Lal and Suraj Bag Awards [Complete List of Winners]". International Business Times. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Winners of 61st Idea Filmfare Awards South". Filmfare. 13 July 2014. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.