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{{short description|Indian film producer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Antony
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name = Male Joseph Antony
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1968|05|25}}
| birth_place =
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| other_names =
| occupation = {{hlist||[[Film producer]]|[[distributor]]|exhibitor|[[actor]]}}
| years_active = 1987–present
| spouse = Shanthi
| children = 2
}}

'''Male Joseph Antony''', better known as '''Antony Perumbavoor''' is an Indian [[film producer]], [[Film distributor|distributor]], [[movie theatre|cinema exhibitor]] and actor, who works in [[Malayalam cinema|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 (movie theater)|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).

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 ==
Malekudy Joseph Antony<ref name="corpdir">{{cite web|title=Malekudy Joseph Antony {{!}} Profile & Biography {{!}} DIN {{!}} CorpDir|url=http://in.corpdir.org/director/malekudy-joseph-antony-profile_734225|publisher=in.corpdir.org|accessdate=20 October 2017}}</ref> was born as the son of Joseph 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{{mdash}}Anisha and Ashish Antony.<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile of Malayalam Producer Antony Perumbavoor|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/displayProfile.php?artist=Antony%20Perumbavoor&category=producer|publisher=Malayalasangeetham.info|accessdate=20 October 2017|language=ml}}</ref> He resides in Aimury, Perumbavoor.<ref name="corpdir"/>

== 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=അങ്ങനെ ആന്റണി പെരുമ്പാവൂര്‍ മോഹന്‍ലാലിന്റെ സന്തത സഹചാരിയായി|url=http://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/54750-chit-chat-how-did-antony-perumbavoor-join-with-mohanlal.html|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[Mangalam Publications]]|date=24 November 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020170050/http://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/54750-chit-chat-how-did-antony-perumbavoor-join-with-mohanlal.html|archivedate=20 October 2017|language=ml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Web Desk|title=മോഹന്‍‌ലാലിന്റെ വിശ്വസ്തനായി വളര്‍ന്ന ആന്റണി പെരുമ്പാവൂരിന്റെ കഥ|url=http://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/antony-perumbavoor|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[Asianet News]]|date=23 November 2016|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20171020172149/http://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/antony-perumbavoor|archivedate=20 October 2017|language=ml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=മോഹൻലാൽ പറയുന്നു: ഈ ബന്ധത്തില്‍ സുചിത്രയ്ക്കും അസൂയയുണ്ട്|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-antony-perumbavoor-suchithra-mohanlal-1.2307836|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=13 October 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020172738/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-antony-perumbavoor-suchithra-mohanlal-1.2307836|archivedate=20 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2000, he established the film production company Aashirvad Cinemas, debuting with Mohanlal-starring action drama ''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]'', which became the highest-grossing Malayalam film to that date. Until 2009, the films of Aarshirvad Cinemas were distributed by [[Swargachitra Appachan|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]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=No MG for Mohanlal!|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/no-mg-for-mohanlal-news-malayalam-kkfspcefdfdsi.html|publisher=[[Sify]]|accessdate=20 October 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020200116/http://www.sify.com/movies/no-mg-for-mohanlal-news-malayalam-kkfspcefdfdsi.html|archivedate=20 October 2017|date=14 March 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Actor Mohanlal launches broking company|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/actor-mohanlal-launches-broking-company-108082800012_1.html|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[Business Standard]]|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=28 August 2008}}</ref>

In 2016, Antony established his first [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex theater]], Aashirvad Cineplexx in [[Perumbavoor]] and later opened its chain in other regions in the state.<ref>{{cite news|title=Actor Mohanlal inaugurates Aashirvad cineplex in Thodupuzha|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/actor-mohanlal-inaugurates-ashirvad-cineplex-in-thodupuzha.html|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=15 July 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|author=TNM staff|title=Dileep's new union- Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK)|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dileeps-new-union-film-exhibitors-united-organisation-kerala-feuok-56236|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=24 January 2017}}</ref> Since July 2017, he is the president of FEUOK.<ref>{{cite news|title=Antony Perumbavoor replaces Dileep as FEUOK president|url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/antony-perumbavoor-replaces-dileep-as-feuok-president-actress-attack-and-abduction-case-1.2081055|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=12 July 2017}}</ref> in 2019, Aashirvad Cinemas opened office in [[Hong Kong]] under the name Feitian Aashirvad Cinemas.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aashirvad Cinema opens office in Hong Kong, set to conquer Chinese movie market |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/08/31/aashirvad-cinema-office-in-hong-kong-china-movie-market.html |accessdate=25 December 2019|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=31 August 2019|language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Acting credits ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col"|Notes
! scope="col"|{{abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 1991
| ''[[Kilukkam]]''
| Antony
|
|
|-
| 1991
| ''[[Uncle Bun]]''
| School bus driver
|
|
|-
|1992
|''[[Adhwaytham]]''
|Messenger
|
|
|-
| 1992
| ''[[Kamaladalam]]''
| messenger
|
|
|-
| 1993
| ''[[Gandharvam]]''
| Thief in motorcycle
|
|
|-
| 1994
| ''[[Thenmavin Kombath]]''
| Festival committee member
|
|
|-
| 1994
| ''[[Minnaram]]''
| Man at [[Squash (sport)|Squash]] Club
|
|
|-
| 1994
|''[[Pingami]]''
|Devasootty
|
|
|-
| 1996
|''[[Kaalapani]]''
|Mukundan's friend
|
|
|-
| 1997
| ''[[Varnapakittu]]''
| Man in the store
|
|
|-
| 1997
| ''[[Chandralekha (1997 film)|Chandralekha]]''
| Company staff
|
|
|-
| 1997
| ''[[Iruvar]]''
| Man sitting near the body of Anandan during the funeral parade
|
|
|-
| 1998
| ''[[Harikrishnans]]''
| Antony
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Ali Bhai]]''
| Bus driver
|
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded]]''
| [[Thawb]] clad man
| In the song "Sagar Alias Jackie"
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Drishyam]]''
| Constable Antony
|
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="catch">{{cite news|last=Nair|first=Sree Prasad|title=Villain: After Drishyam, oppam and Pulimurugan, Antony Perumbavoor to star in Mohanlal's thriller|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/villain-after-drishyam-oppam-and-pulimurugan-antony-perumbavoor-to-star-in-mohanlal-s-thriller-56590.html|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=Catch News|date=3 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Oppam]]''
| Boat passenger
|
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="catch"/>
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Pulimurugan]]''
| Jeep driver
|
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="catch"/>
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Velipadinte Pusthakam]]''
| Man at wedding
| In the song "Mele Arimulla"
| style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Villain (2017 film)|Villain]]''
| Police officer
|
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|last=Jayaram|first=Deepika|title=Antony Perumbavoor to act again, this time in Villain|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/antony-perumbavoor-to-act-again-this-time-in-villain/articleshow/57974363.cms|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 April 2017}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Aadhi]]''
| Himself
|
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Odiyan]]''
| Electricity officer
|
|style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu]]''
| Antony Bavoor
|
|style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]''
| Man at the dance bar
|In the song "Raftaara"
|style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| 2019
|''[[Ittymaani: Made in China]]''
| De-addiction centre attender
|
|style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|2021
|''[[Drishyam 2]]''
| Antony
| In an investigation scene
|style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|}

=== Production ===
{{Main|Aashirvad Cinemas}}

=== Distribution ===
{{Main|Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments}}

== Accolades ==
;[[National Film Awards]]
* 2012: [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues|Best Film on Other Social Issues]] – ''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]''<ref>{{cite news|author=Livemint|title=National Film Awards: 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'Vicky Donor' big winners|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/bqplbNLbv71lzCA9954ROO/Paan-Singh-Tomar-wins-national-award-for-best-film.html |accessdate=14 May 2020|work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=18 March 2013}}</ref>
* 2019: [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] – ''[[Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea|Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2021 |title=67th National Film Awards: Complete list (updating) |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/67th-national-film-awards-complete-list-updating/article34131921.ece |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
;[[Kerala State Film Awards]]
* 2001: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value|Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] – ''[[Raavanaprabhu]]''<ref>{{cite news|author=Special correspondent|title='Sesham' adjudged best feature film|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2002/04/26/stories/2002042601810600.htm|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 April 2002|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020191248/http://www.thehindu.com/2002/04/26/stories/2002042601810600.htm|archivedate=20 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 2008: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value|Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] – ''[[Innathe Chintha Vishayam]]''<ref>{{cite news|title='Prize for challenging established practices'|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/lsquoPrize-for-challenging-established-practicesrsquo/article16570271.ece|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 June 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190811/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/lsquoPrize-for-challenging-established-practicesrsquo/article16570271.ece|archivedate=20 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2009: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value|Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] – ''[[Evidam Swargamanu]]''<ref>{{cite news|author=Special correspondent|title=Mammootty, Shwetha Menon win best actor awards|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Mammootty-Shwetha-Menon-win-best-actor-awards/article16364412.ece|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=6 April 2010}}</ref>
* 2013: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value|Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] – ''[[Drishyam]]''<ref>{{cite news|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|title=Kerala State Film Awards: Mohanlal's 'Drishyam', Fahadh, Lal and Suraj Bag Awards [Complete List of Winners]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-state-film-awards-mohanlal039s-039drishyam039-fahadh-lal-and-suraj-bag-awards-complete-list-of-winners-548764|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=20 April 2014}}</ref>

;[[Filmfare Awards South]]
* 2013: [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam|Best Film – Malayalam]] - ''[[Drishyam]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners of 61st Idea Filmfare Awards South|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-61st-idea-filmfare-awards-south-6712.html|accessdate=20 October 2017|work=[[Filmfare]]|date=13 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020193231/https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-61st-idea-filmfare-awards-south-6712.html|archivedate=20 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
*2013: Best Film in Malayalam – ''[[Drishyam]]''

;[[Asianet Film Awards]]
* 2000: [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Best Film]] – ''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]''
* 2012: [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Most Popular Film]] – ''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]''
* 2013: [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Best Film]] – ''[[Drishyam]]''
* 2013: [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Most Popular Film]] – ''[[Drishyam]]''
* 2016: [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Film|Best Film]] – ''[[Oppam]]''

;[[Jaihind TV|Jaihind TV Awards]]
*2007: Best Film – ''[[Paradesi (2007 film)|Paradesi]]''
*2013: Best Film - ‘’[[Drishyam]]’’

;Kairali TV – World Malayali Council Film Award
*2009: Best Film – ''[[Evidam Swargamanu]]''

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|1367755}}

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