Quick Info
| Profession | Film director, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Sulthan Bathery, Kerala |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Basil Joseph
Reports in September 2026 said Basil Joseph was in Mumbai for talks linked to a possible project with Allu Arjun, after a social media post from writer Arun Anirudhan showed him with Basil and writer Paulson Skaria. The story sparked speculation about a major new collaboration, but no official project announcement was made at the time.
In April 2026, Basil Joseph hinted that he may be part of Rajinikanth's potential film 'Thalaivar 173' while also confirming work on his first full-fledged Tamil film, 'Raawadi'. The comments fueled interest in his expansion into Tamil cinema and suggested he was taking on larger pan-Indian projects.
In March 2026, Basil Joseph drew attention after a lighthearted outing related to Sanju Samson went viral, showing his strong fan connection beyond cinema. The episode was widely covered as a humorous celebrity moment rather than a career milestone.
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Bio/Wiki
| Basil Joseph is a multifaceted Indian filmmaker and actor renowned in the Malayalam film industry for directing commercially successful and critically acclaimed films like 'Kunjiramayanam', 'Godha', and the Netflix superhero hit 'Minnal Murali'. He is also celebrated for his versatile acting roles in films such as 'Joji', 'Jan.E.Man', and 'Ponman', often described as the 'hit machine' of Malayalam cinema. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| B.Tech from College of Engineering, Trivandrum |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 17/08/2017 |
Family
| Father | Joseph Pallippattu (Jacobite priest) |
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| Mother | Thankamma Joseph |
| Siblings | Shincy Joby (Former technical specialist at Mindtree Ltd.) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Samuel (Program Manager) |
| Children | Hope Elizabeth Basil (Born in February 2023) |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Volvo XC90 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Basil Joseph is an Indian film director, actor, and writer working in the Malayalam film industry. | |
| 2. He has acted in movies like Love Action Drama (2019) and Minnal Murali (2021). | |
| 3. At seven years old, Basil got his head stuck in a V-shaped glass. | |
| 4. After earning a B.Tech degree, he worked as a System Engineer at Infosys in Trivandrum. | |
| 5. In 2013, Basil served as an assistant director to Vineeth Sreenivasan for the film ‘Thira.’ | |
| 6. His acting credits include Homely Meals (2014), Mayanadhi (2017), Rosapoo (2018), and Joji (2021). | |
| 7. Besides acting, Basil has written stories for films like Shhh… (2012) and Oru Thundu Padam (2013). | |
| 8. Basil has directed and acted in movies such as Priyamvadha Katharayano (2012) and CET Life (2012). | |
| 9. He managed computer graphics for the film Minnal Murali. | |
| 10. In 2022, Basil appeared in the movie Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey as Rajesh. | |
| 11. Elizabeth Samuel, Basil Joseph's wife, joined him on the Christmas cover of Vanitha magazine in 2022. | |
| 12. Basil Joseph is widely known as the 'hit machine' of Malayalam cinema. | |
| 13. He will make his Tamil debut with a role in director Sudha Kongara's 'Parasakthi'. | |
| 14. Basil has directed films such as Godha (2017) and Minnal Murali (2021). | |
| 15. Basil has over 25 film acting credits to his name. |
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