Joju George is a celebrated Indian actor, producer, writer, director, and playback singer primarily working in Malayalam cinema.
He is known for his powerful, versatile performances in both supporting and lead roles, delivering critically acclaimed performances in films like Joseph, Njan Prakashan, Pappu, Ittymaade, and Abraham Ozler. He has earned multiple Kerala State Film Awards and a National Film Award for his outstanding contributions.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Joseph George
- Stage Name: Joju George
- Born: October 22, 1977
- Age: 48 years old
- Birthplace: Mala, Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Occupation: Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Playback Singer
- Height: 182 cm
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: George Parecattil and Rosy George
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Abba George
- Children: Ian George, Sarah George, Ivan George
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Joju George was born on October 22, 1977, in Mala, Thrissur, Kerala, India. He was raised by his parents, George Parecattil and Rosy George.
There is no information about his siblings. He grew up in a middle-class family in Mala and developed an early interest in films and acting. His ethnicity is Indian.
He completed his schooling at the Government Higher Secondary School, Kuzhur. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Christ College, Irinjalakuda. He entered the film industry as a junior artist, later working as an assistant director before pursuing acting full-time.
Career
Joju George began his film career in 1995 as a junior artist in Mazhavilkoodaram and spent nearly two decades playing small supporting roles and character parts in numerous films while also working as an assistant director.
He gradually gained attention in the 2010s with films like Trivandrum Lodge, Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum, Neram, and Action Hero Biju.
His performance earned him the Kerala State Film Award Special Mention in 2015 for Oru Second Class Yathra and Lukka Chuppi.
The major turning point in his career came in 2018 with the film Joseph, where he played the titular role of a retired police officer. The movie was both a critical and commercial success, winning him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor and a National Film Award – Special Mention.
Since then, he has delivered powerful performances in acclaimed films such as Nayattu (2021), Malik (2021), Freedom Fight (2022), and Iratta (2023), the latter of which he also produced.
Joju has expanded into production through his banner Appu Pathu Pappu Productions and made his directorial debut in 2024 with the action-thriller Pani, which he also wrote, produced, and starred in.
In recent years, he has appeared in Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal (2025), Retro (2025) alongside Suriya, Thug Life (2025), and the crime thriller Valathu Vashathe Kallan (2026) alongside Biju Menon.
His upcoming projects include the high-profile action film Varavu (directed by Shaji Kailas), Aja Sundari, Aasha, Joothan, and his much-awaited second directorial venture Paripadi (2026), which he is also writing. A sequel to Pani titled Deluxe (or Pani 2) is also in development as part of a planned trilogy.
Joju George’s inspiring journey from a struggling junior artist to a leading star, producer, and director has made him one of the most respected and versatile actors in contemporary Malayalam cinema.
Awards and Nominations
- National Film Award
- Kerala State Film Awards (multiple)
- Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
- Filmfare Awards South nominations
Social Media
- Instagram: @jojugeorge
Personal Life
Joju George, 48, has been married to Abba George (also known as Abba Joju) since 2008. The couple maintains a relatively private family life and shares three children: sons Ian George and Ivan George, and daughter Sarah George.
He has no publicly known past relationships before marriage. He credits his wife’s support, especially during his early struggling years, for his success. He enjoys a grounded life involving cooking, farming, and spending quality time with his family in Kerala. His height is 182 cm.
Net Worth
Joju George’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. He generates income from acting roles in Malayalam films, film production, brand endorsements, and other business ventures.
Filmography
- Joseph
- Porinju Mariam Jose
- Halal Love Story
- Nayattu
- Malik
- Freedom Fight
- Pada
- Iratta
- Pani
- Thug Life
- Valathu Vashathe Kallan
- Varavu
- Aja Sundari
- Joothan
- Paripadi
- Deluxe / Pani 2 (sequel to Pani)