Lijo Jose Pellissery
Also Known As: Lijo Jose Pellissery, ലിജോ ജോസ് പെല്ലിശ്ശേരി
Biography: Lijo Jose Pellissery (born September 18, 1978) is a renowned Indian filmmaker and actor, primarily working in Malayalam cinema. He is celebrated for his bold, unconventional storytelling and experimental approach to filmmaking. Lijo’s films are known for their complex narratives, inventive visual style, and strong ensemble casts, often blending realism with surreal elements. Over the years, he has garnered critical acclaim and a strong cult following for pushing the boundaries of mainstream Malayalam cinema. Lijo made his directorial debut with Nayakan (2010), but it was his later films that truly established his unique cinematic voice. His film Amen (2013), a quirky musical drama set in a small village, was a commercial and critical success, showcasing his ability to blend humor, romance, and social commentary. However, it was Angamaly Diaries (2017) that brought him widespread recognition. The film, shot in a raw, naturalistic style with a cast of newcomers, depicted the vibrant, chaotic world of the titular town. Its famous 11-minute single-take climax became a defining moment in modern Malayalam cinema. Following that, Lijo’s Ee.Ma.Yau (2018) won several awards for its powerful portrayal of death and grief in a coastal village, using dark humor and deeply philosophical undertones. Lijo continued to challenge conventional filmmaking with Jallikattu (2019), a visceral and visually stunning film about the chaos that ensues when a buffalo escapes in a rural village. Jallikattu was India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2020 Academy Awards, marking Lijo’s global recognition. His films often explore the primal instincts of humans, societal chaos, and the dynamics of rural life, all while maintaining a sense of authenticity and local flavor. With his bold vision and fearless experimentation, Lijo Jose Pellissery has become one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in contemporary Indian cinema.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Chalakudy, Kerala, India
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Birthday: September 18, 1978
Age: 46 years old
Gender: Male
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Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
Overview: Sapthamashree Thaskaraha is a Malayalam film directed and written by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Reenu Mathews in lead roles. The film, which will be produced by Prithviraj himself along with director Santosh Sivan and entrepreneur Shaji Nadesan under August Cinema, also stars Asif Ali, Sanusha, Neeraj Madhav, Nedumudi Venu and Mangolian artist Flower Battsetseg. A friendship is formed between 7 inmates in Viyoor Central Jail. Each of them has their own 'tragic story' about how they got in prison. When they find out that some of them have a common enemy, a ruthless businessman named Payas, they plan a heist to extract all of Payas' black money hidden in a locker
Genres: Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2014-09-06
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Akashvani
Overview: Movie narrates the story of a couple, Akash and Vani. They go on a personal trip to spend some quality time with each other and the resulting incidents are plotted.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2016-02-19
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Bombay March 12
Overview: The story is about Sameer (Mammootty), a sweeper with the Alapuzha Municipality, who is always on tenterhooks because he is on the police radar whenever there is trouble or an act of terror occurs. Later it is revealed that his brother-in-law Shahjahan (Unni Mukundan) was suspected to be part of the terror team that had planted bombs in Bombay in 1993 and was later killed in an encounter with the Army in Andhra Pradesh.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2011-06-30
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Oru Korean Padam
Overview: Kishore works as an assistant director and dreams of making him big someday in showbiz. A chance encounter with Eva changes his life forever and the man falls in love.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2014-11-14
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Angamaly Diaries
Overview: Six young friends in the small town of Angamaly tries their luck by starting a pork business lead by Vincent Pepe. They initially strike a business deal with Rajan and Ravi despite the duo having killed a close friend of theirs in a gang fight. Vincent is in love with Sakhi and plan to immigrate abroad with her. But their plans hit a road bump as the deal with the gangsters hits some road bumps.
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2017-03-03
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Oru Cinemakkaran
Overview: Alby, who is married to the girl he loves, Sara, against the will of both their families. While the couple leads a romantic life in a residential complex in Kochi, Alby, who is a passionate and hardworking filmmaker, begins to face financial liabilities. Being stressed, he soon gets involved in a thoughtless act and finds himself in an unpredictable situation. Alby's life then begins to go beyond his control.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2017-06-24
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Mayaanadhi
Overview: A shady money deal goes wrong and in the aftermath Mathan ends up killing a police officer. Meanwhile in Kochi, his old flame Aparna an aspiring actress is struggling to prop up her career. Mathan meets up with Aparna and tries to rekindle the past, even as the police hunt for him gets intense.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2017-12-22
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Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil
Overview: Jacob, a manager at a big financial firm, finds himself behind bars when he tries to save the woman he loves from being involved in a criminal case. The only way for him to survive and to escape was to break out of prison. How he plans and executes the prison break forms the crux of the movie.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2018-03-31
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Padayottam
Overview: The shenanigans of a good-hearted goon and his chums as they try to earn some quick money in the world of local crime in Kerala.
Genres: Comedy Action Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2018-09-14
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Nayakan
Overview: Varadanunni comes to know that his father and sister were killed by a criminal, Shankar Das. He joins hands with an ageing thug, Vincent Karanavar, and his daughter, Maria, to seek revenge.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2010-03-19
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Darvinte Parinamam
Overview: The film revolves around the life of an ordinary man and a local goon and how their lives get changed due to some unfortunate events.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2016-03-18
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8½ Intercuts : Life and Films of K.G. George
Overview: With a distinct filmography that faithfully depicts a cross-section of the Kerala society on celluloid during his active years, KG George is a master filmmaker and a true genius. This documentary is an attempt to analyse the relevance of his major films and understand his unique personality
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2017-03-24
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Painkili
Overview: Tale of Suku, who fakes insanity to escape the law. While faking insanity, he falls in love.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2025-02-14
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Kovarty
Overview: In the early 1980s in a government office somewhere in Kerala (southern India), a brand-new typewriter loses its heart to Daisy, the young typist of that office.
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Original Language: ml
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