Jude Anthany Joseph

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jude Anthany Joseph

• Jude Anthany Joseph, an Indian software engineer, actor, director, and writer, predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He gained recognition for his work as a director for films like ‘Ohm Shanthi Oshaana’ (2014) and ‘2018: Everyone is a Hero’ (2023).

• During his time at L. B. S. College of Engineering in Kerala, Jude was in a relationship that ended when the girl left him. In an interview, he talked about this and disclosed that this experience led him to decide never to get married. He, however, later crossed paths with Diyana Ann James and fell in love with her. Joseph and Siyana were connected through a Facebook comment; Diyana once left a comment on one of Joseph’s Facebook posts related to the film ‘Ohm Shanthi Oshaana.’ ^[10]Onmanorama

• In 2006, Joseph joined Infosys as a software engineer and worked there till April 2009.

• In March 2011, he joined Mazhavil Manorama in Kerala as an associate program producer. He worked there till April 2011.

• According to some sources, Joseph first started working as an assistant director. His work as an assistant director includes films like ‘Malarvaadi Arts Club’ (2010) and ‘Thattathin Marayathu’ (2012).

• After making his directorial debut in 2014, Joseph worked as a director and scriptwriter for many films including ‘Oru Muthassi Gadha’ (2016) and ‘Sara’s’ (2021). In 2023, he directed an epic survival drama film titled ‘2018’ (also known as ‘2018: Everyone is a Hero’); the film was co-written by Jude Anthany Joseph and Akhil P. Dharmajan. It not only became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever but also ranked among the top-grossing Indian films of 2023. On 27 September 2023, the film was selected as India’s official entry for the 2024 Oscars.

  

• Joseph has worked as an actor as well. He appeared in many films such as Vijnanakoshy in the film ‘Velipadinte Pusthakam’ (2017), driver Shinoj in ‘Love Action Drama’ (2019) and Gireesh in ‘Voice of Sathyanathan’ (2023).

• Joseph holds a deep admiration for actor Mammootty. In 2014, he directed a short film titled ‘Nakshathrangalude Rajakumaran.’ The film was a biography of Mammootty.

  

• In the same year, Joseph directed another short film, ‘The Yellow Pen,’ and in 2020, he was featured in the short film ‘Mattoru Kadavil Kuliscene 2.’

  

• He appeared as a judge on Zee Keralam’s reality show ‘Dance Kerala Dance’ from 2018-2019.

  

• Joseph is a strong advocate for the ‘Karigar Apnao Sanskriti Bachao Abhiyan’ (Adopt an Artisan, Save our Culture) initiative, conducted by the Uthhan organization. In 2018, he made a financial contribution to fund the construction of a shelter for the homeless in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. This initiative was carried out through a foundation run by philanthropist M. S. Sunil, with a primary mission of providing housing for those in need. ^[11]The Hindu

• In an interview, Joseph talked about the making of the film ‘2018’ and his personal connection to it. He revealed that despite his own losses during the 2018 Kerala floods, including his home in Athani, he decided to create a short film at the request of an NGO named Bodhini. Joseph added that although he was in shock and distress, he made the short video, which later helped him battle his depression. He revealed that he soon started doing research into the Kerala flood, and it laid the foundation for the film ‘2018.’ ^[12]India Today

• Joseph has a deep affection for animals. He has many rabbits as pets.

  

• Joseph likes trying out different styles, and he has kept a variety of looks.