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- Professions: Producer, Actor
Antony Perumbavoor, honestly, is kind of a legend in the Malayalam film industry—like, if you don’t know his name, have you really watched a Malayalam blockbuster? The guy wears more hats than most people can handle: producer, distributor, multiplex owner, and, for kicks, makes those blink-and-you-miss-it cameos in films. He kicked off Aashirvad Cinemas, which basically churns out hits like it’s no big deal, and teamed up for Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments—a distribution company that’s got its fingers in almost every big release down south. And, because that’s somehow not enough, he owns the Aashirvad Cineplexx theater chain. Not bad for one dude, right? Now, when people throw around terms like “most successful producer,” they’re not exaggerating. Antony’s the guy behind some monsters at the box office: Narasimham, Rasathanthram, Drishyam, Lucifer… the list keeps going. If you were in Kerala when any of those dropped, you remember the mayhem. He just has this sixth sense for picking scripts that turn into pure gold. Awards? Oh, he’s got a shelf full—one National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards, and a Filmfare Awards South. No big deal, just a casual reminder that he’s absolutely crushed it. And, honestly, his cameos are like Easter eggs for fans—blink and you’ll miss them, but they’re in there. Basically, if there’s a big Malayalam film making waves, odds are Antony’s somewhere in the credits, quietly running the show.
Honestly, you wouldn’t believe where this guy started out—just driving Mohanlal around, probably stuck in traffic and dealing with all the crazy fans. That was his entry ticket into the Malayalam film industry, no fancy film school or big family name, just a gig behind the wheel. But he didn’t just stay there, you know? He slowly worked his way up, making connections, learning the ropes, probably picking up all sorts of wild stories from the backseat. Eventually, he flipped the script and jumped into film production. Now, he’s not just some dude chauffeuring a superstar—he’s a legit producer, calling the shots and bringing some pretty notable movies to the screen. It’s the kind of rags-to-riches story that makes you think twice before underestimating anyone. Goes to show, sometimes the road to success literally starts behind the wheel. Kerala’s film scene is packed with talent, but this guy’s journey? Definitely one for the books.
Konidela Ram Charan