Dennis Joseph

Dennis Joseph
Dennis Joseph in 1980's
Born	(1957-10-20)20 October 1957 Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Died	10 May 2021(2021-05-10) (aged 63) Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Alma mater	Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad (Bachelor of Science)
Occupations	Scriptwriter Director Journalist
Years active	1985–2021
Spouse	Leena
Children	3

Dennis Joseph (20 October 1957 – 10 May 2021)^[1][2] was an Indian scriptwriter and director known for his work in Malayalam films. He was active during the 1980s and early 1990s. He frequently collaborated with directors Joshiy and Thambi Kannanthanam. He is known for scripting films including Nirakkoottu (1985), Rajavinte Makan (1986), Shyama (1986), New Delhi (1987), No.20 Madras Mail (1990), Kottayam Kunjachan (1990), Indrajaalam (1990), Appu (1990), Akashadoothu (1993), Palayam (1994), and F.I.R. (1999). He also directed five films, including Manu Uncle, which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1988 and the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Children's Film in 1989.^{[citation needed]}