Antony Perumbavoor

In this Indian name, the toponymic surname is Perumbavoor. It is not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Antony.
In this Indian name, the name Malekudy Joseph is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Antony.
Antony Perumbavoor
Antony Perumbavoor in 2021
Born
M. J. Antony

(1970-05-25) 25 May 1970 (age 54)
Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Years active1987–present
SpouseSanthy Antony
Children2

Malekudy Joseph Antony, better known as Antony Perumbavoor is an Indian film producer, distributor, cinema exhibitor and actor, who works in 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 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.