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{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Antony Varghese
| image = Antony Varghese 2025.jpg
| caption = Varghese in 2025
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|10|11|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Angamaly, Kerala]], India
| alma_mater = [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]]
| occupation = Actor
| years active = 2017–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Anisha Poulose|2021}}
| notable_works = [[Angamaly Diaries]]
}}

'''Antony Varghese''', also known by his screen name '''Pepe''',<ref>{{Cite news |last=George |first=Vijay |date=2019-09-26 |title=Antony Varghese on 'Jallikattu', his experience at TIFF, and life changing after 'Angamaly Diaries' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/antony-varghese-on-jallikattuexperience-at-the-toronto-international-film-festival/article29517445.ece |access-date=2023-02-07 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> is an Indian actor who appears in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]]. He made his acting debut in 2017 through the film ''[[Angamaly Diaries]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/antony-varghese-of-angamaly-diaries-impressed-its-director-through-the-role-in-a-short-filml/articleshow/57532999.cms |title=Antony Varghese of 'Angamaly Diaries' impressed its director through the role in a short film|work=[[The Times of India]]|date= |access-date=2017-11-10}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Antony Varghese was born in [[Angamaly]], [[Kerala]] to Varghese and Alphonsa on 11 October 1989. He did his graduation in [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]]. On 7 August 2021, he married his longtime girlfriend, Aneesha Paulose.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/movie-news/actor-antony-varghese-marries-longtime-girlfriend-aneesha-vincent-pepe-angamaly-diaries-jallikkattu-1.5891743 |title=Antony Varghese marries his longtime girlfriend, Aneesha Paulose |date=7 August 2021 |access-date=2 October 2021 |work=English Mathrubhumi News}}</ref>

==Career==
Antony Varghese made his debut in 2017 by portraying the lead role of Vincent Pepe in ''[[Angamaly Diaries]]'', which was directed by [[Lijo Jose Pellissery]]. The film became a blockbuster which rose him to fame and is now well known by his screen name ''Pepe''. The character took him to great heights and won several awards including [[Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/200317/palliyangadis-own-pepe.html|title=Palliyangadi's own Pepe |work=The Deccan Chronicle |access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> His second film was ''[[Swathandriam Ardharathriyil]]'' which was directed by debutant Tinu Pappachan. It is a [[Kottayam]]-based [[action thriller film|action thriller]]. Antony signed ''[[Jallikattu (2019 film)|Jallikattu]]'' marking his second collaboration with [[Lijo Jose Pellissery]]. Both the films were commercially successful while ''Jallikattu'' was nominated as one of [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|India's Oscar entries under the feature film category]], and the actor's performance was critically acclaimed. His film ''[[Ajagajantharam]]'' marks his second collaboration with Tinu Pappachan, which was released on 23 December 2021, where it was praised for its well-choreographed action sequences and became a commercial success at the box office.

In 2022, Antony played a cameo role in ''[[Super Sharanya]]''.

In 2023 he played one of the lead roles in RDX along with [[Shane Nigam]] and [[Neeraj Madhav]].

==Filmography==
=== Films ===
{{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Ref
|-
|2017 || ''[[Angamaly Diaries]]'' || Vincent Pepe || Debut Film || <ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/angamaly-diaries/movie-review/57449113.cms |title=Angamaly Diaries movie review |date=3 March 2017 |access-date=2 October 2021|work=The Times Of India}}</ref>
|-
|2018 || ''[[Swathandriam Ardharathriyil]]'' || Jacob || ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/angamaly-diaries-actor-antony-varghese-scores-big-second-outing-78873 |title='Angamaly Diaries' actor Antony Varghese scores big in second outing |date=2 April 2018 |access-date=2 October 2021 |work=The News Minute}}</ref>

|-
|2019 || ''[[Jallikkattu]]'' || Antony || ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/antony-varghese-i-did-jallikattu-with-the-same-excitement-and-nervousness-as-my-first-film/articleshow/71166431.cms | title=Antony Varghese: I did Jallikattu with the same excitement and nervousness as my first film |date=18 September 2019 |access-date=20 December 2021 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

|-
|2021 || ''[[Ajagajantharam]]'' || Lali || || <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/antony-varghese-starring-ajagajantharam-to-reach-theatres-on-pooja-holidays-qzuk1l |title=പൂജ റിലീസ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച് 'അജഗജാന്തരം'; മുന്നൂറിലധികം തിയറ്ററുകളില്‍ |date=22 September 2021 |access-date=2 October 2021 |work=Asianet News}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4"|2022||''[[Super Sharanya]]'' || Sumeshettan || Cameo appearance ||
|-
|''[[Innale Vare]]''|| Vinod Sreedhar/ Sharath||
|<ref>{{cite news |date=23 September 2021 |title=Asif Ali completes Jis Joy's next, a thriller |work=The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Sep/23/asif-ali-completes-jis-joys-next-a-thriller-2362401.html |access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Aanaparambile World Cup]]''|| Hesham||
|<ref>{{cite news |date=29 September 2021 |title=Aanaparambile World Cup gearing up for release |work=The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Sep/29/aanaparambile-world-cup-gearing-up-for-release-2365016.html |access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Oh Meri Laila]]'' || Lailasuran || ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/antony-varghese-s-aaravam-launched-119827 |title=Antony Varghese's 'Aaravam' launched |date=9 March 2020 |access-date=2 October 2021 |work=The News Minute}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2023 || ''[[Poovan]]''|| Hari || ||
|-
| ''[[RDX: Robert Dony Xavier]]'' || Dony || ||
|-
|''[[Chaaver]]'' || Kiran || || <ref>{{Cite web |title=Kunchacko Boban-Tinu Pappachan film Chaaver promises plenty of action, watch motion poster |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/30/kunchacko-boban-tinu-pappachan-film-chaaver-promises-plenty-of-action-watch-motion-poster-39422.html |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=30 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Kondal]]'' || Manuel || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-09-08 |title=Kondal trailer: Antony Varghese lets his fists do the talking in this high-octane actioner set at sea |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Sep/08/kondal-trailer-antony-varghese-lets-his-fists-do-the-talking-in-this-high-octane-actioner-set-at-sea |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan = "2" | 2025 || ''[[Daveed (film)|Daveed]]'' || Aashiq Abu || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-02-02 |title=First single 'Edakochi Ishq' from Antony Varghese-starrer Daveed is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Feb/02/first-single-edakochi-ishq-from-antony-varghese-starrer-daveed-is-here |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya (2025 film)|Maine Pyar Kiya]]''
|| Danny
|| Cameo appearance
|| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-09-01 |title=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2025/09/01/antony-varghese-cameo-maine-pyaar-kiya.html |access-date=1 September 2025 |website=malayalamanorama |language=malayalam}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2026 || {{Pending film| [[Kattalan]]}} || {{TableTBA}} || rowspan=2 | Filming ||<ref>{{Cite news |title='Kattalan' first look: Antony Varghese Pepe's wild transformation; 'Marco team promises a thriller|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kattalan-first-look-antony-varghese-pepes-wild-transformation-marco-team-promises-a-thriller/articleshow/124495717.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251013171830/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kattalan-first-look-antony-varghese-pepes-wild-transformation-marco-team-promises-a-thriller/articleshow/124495717.cms|archive-date=13 October 2025 |access-date=12 October 2025 |website=[[Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| {{Pending film| Thottam}} || {{TableTBA}} ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-11-06 |title='Thottam' first look out: Keerthy Suresh and Antony Varghese Pepe unite for high-octane action adventure |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/thottam-first-look-out-keerthy-suresh-and-antony-varghese-pepe-unite-for-high-octane-action-adventure/articleshow/125120426.cms |access-date=2025-12-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== Short films ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2018 || ''Mouse Trap'' || Subash Chandra Bose || Malayalam Short Film<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/antony-varghese-acts-in-a-short-film-named-mouse-trap/articleshow/63297220.cms |title=Antony Varghese acts in a short film named 'Mouse Trap' |date=14 March 2018 |access-date=2 October 2021 |work=The Times Of India}}</ref>
|-
| 2021 || ''Wabi Sabi'' || Himself || Travel Vlog<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/antony-varghese-gives-us-tour-of-beautiful-snow-capped-himalayas-in-travel-vlog/articleshow/82659679.cms |title=Antony Varghese gives us tour of beautiful snow capped Himalayas in travel vlog |date=15 May 2021 |access-date=2 October 2021 |work=The Times Of India}}</ref>
|}

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Film
!Result
!Ref.
|-
|2018
|[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South|South Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Male Debut]]
|''[[Angamaly Diaries]]''
| {{Won}}
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners: 65th Jio Awards (South) 2018|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018/articleshow/64617904.cms|website=Times of India|accessdate=8 August 2018}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|8801016}}

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema]]
[[Category:1989 births]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Indian male voice actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Kerala]]
[[Category:People from Angamaly]]
[[Category:Male actors from Kochi]]
[[Category:Indian Christians]]
[[Category:Filmfare Awards South winners]]
[[Category:Artists from Kerala]]

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GeorgeNobbs1 at 21:33, 17 April 2026