Antony Perumbavoor

Early life and family

M. J. Antony 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. He resides in Aimury, Perumbavoor.

Career

During 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.

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.

In 2016, Antony established his first multiplex theater, Aashirvad Cineplexx in Perumbavoor and later opened its chain in other regions in the state. 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. Since July 2017, he is the president of FEUOK. In 2019, Aashirvad Cinemas opened office in Hong Kong under the name Feitian Aashirvad Cinemas.

Filmography

Acting credits

Production

Main article: Aashirvad Cinemas

Distribution

Main article: Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments

Accolades

;National Film Awards

• 2012: Best Film on Other Social Issues – Spirit
• 2021: Best Feature Film – Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham ;Kerala State Film Awards
• 2001: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Raavanaprabhu
• 2008: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Innathe Chintha Vishayam
• 2009: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Evidam Swargamanu
• 2013: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Drishyam

;Filmfare Awards South

• 2013: Best Film – Malayalam - Drishyam

;South Indian International Movie Awards

• 2013: Best Film in Malayalam – Drishyam

;Asianet Film Awards

• 2000: Best Film – Narasimham
• 2012: Most Popular Film – Spirit
• 2013: Best Film – Drishyam
• 2013: Most Popular Film – Drishyam
• 2016: Best Film – Oppam
• 2020: Best Film — Lucifer

;Jaihind TV Awards

• 2007: Best Film – Paradesi
• 2013: Best Film - ‘’Drishyam’’

;Kairali TV – World Malayali Council Film Award

• 2009: Best Film – Evidam Swargamanu

References

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