Antony Perumbavoor

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Malekudy Joseph Antony (born 25 May 1968), professionally known as Antony Perumbavoor, is an Indian film producer, distributor, and cinema exhibitor, who works in Malayalam film industry. He founded Aashirvad Cinemas in 1999, a film production company producing films starring Mohanlal, whom he first met in 1987 while working as a chauffeur. Antony later co-founded the film distribution company Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments and expanded Aashirvad Cinemas into film distribution, including international releasing. Antony also owns the multiplex theatre chain Aashirvad Cineplexx and has made cameo appearances in several Mohanlal films. 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. In 2026, The Indian Express wrote that "Antony Perumbavoor is widely regarded as the most successful Malayalam film producer of all time".

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