Connection
Lijo Jose Pellissery is a Actor, Director, Writer and Producer Indian
Lijo Jose Pellissery is an Indian filmmaker who works in Malayalam cinema. He has directed three acclaimed films, Nayakan, City of God and Amen
Coming from a family with film background, Lijo started his career by making short films. He was one of the finalists of the PIX Short Film Festival 2007. He considers Padmarajan and Akira Kurosawa as his idols. He directed his first feature Nayakan in 2010. It revolved around a Kathakali artist who joins the underworld to take revenge on those who killed his family and destroyed his life. The film was praised by critics but failed at the box office. His next venture, City of God, used hyperlink cinema as its narrative structure, and was another critical and artistic success. However, the box office fate of this film was even worse, as it was pulled from theatres just days after its release. City of God was one of the first films in the category of "New Generation" Malayalam cinema, although the trend was just being recognised during the same year. Had it been released a little later, moviegoers and analysts feel the film would have received more critical and box office success.
His third movie titled Amen, was a pathbreaking one in terms of its narrative style and the treatment with which it was made. With actors like Indrajith Sukumaran, Fahad Fasil, Swathy Reddy and Kalabhavan Mani delivering exemplary performances in the film, it was not only Lijo's first commercial success and it brought out rave reviews and also some criticisms. Filled with Symbolisms and underlying Magical Realisms it became one of the most successful movies to be released in 2013. Filled with slapstic comedies and folk influences, and food for thought for critics Amen made collection boxes to jingle.Lijo has been accused of copying scenes and even shots from foreign language films,for all three films he directed.
His fourth project is titled Antichrist. The film is a horror thriller written by National Film Award winning writer P. F. Mathews featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Fahadh Faasil and Indrajith Sukumaran.
Source : Wikidata
Lijo Jose Pellissery
Biography
Lijo was born in Chalakudy in Thrissur district as the son of actor Jose Pellissery. After completing the schooling from Carmel High School, he obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration from IIPM, Bangalore.Coming from a family with film background, Lijo started his career by making short films. He was one of the finalists of the PIX Short Film Festival 2007. He considers Padmarajan and Akira Kurosawa as his idols. He directed his first feature Nayakan in 2010. It revolved around a Kathakali artist who joins the underworld to take revenge on those who killed his family and destroyed his life. The film was praised by critics but failed at the box office. His next venture, City of God, used hyperlink cinema as its narrative structure, and was another critical and artistic success. However, the box office fate of this film was even worse, as it was pulled from theatres just days after its release. City of God was one of the first films in the category of "New Generation" Malayalam cinema, although the trend was just being recognised during the same year. Had it been released a little later, moviegoers and analysts feel the film would have received more critical and box office success.
His third movie titled Amen, was a pathbreaking one in terms of its narrative style and the treatment with which it was made. With actors like Indrajith Sukumaran, Fahad Fasil, Swathy Reddy and Kalabhavan Mani delivering exemplary performances in the film, it was not only Lijo's first commercial success and it brought out rave reviews and also some criticisms. Filled with Symbolisms and underlying Magical Realisms it became one of the most successful movies to be released in 2013. Filled with slapstic comedies and folk influences, and food for thought for critics Amen made collection boxes to jingle.Lijo has been accused of copying scenes and even shots from foreign language films,for all three films he directed.
His fourth project is titled Antichrist. The film is a horror thriller written by National Film Award winning writer P. F. Mathews featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Fahadh Faasil and Indrajith Sukumaran.
Usually with
Filmography of Lijo Jose Pellissery (7 films)
Actor
Add to a movie list
Darvinte Parinamam (2016)
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Chandini Sreedharan, Chemban Vinod Jose, Balu Varghese, Shammi Thilakan, Lijo Jose Pellissery
Roles Himself
Rating54%
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014)
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Reenu Mathews, Nedumudi Venu, Sanusha, Neeraj Madhav
Roles Priest
Rating67%
The film starts off with Martin (Chemban Vinod Jose) confessing to a priest (Lijo Jose Pellissery) in a church, explaining his past. Martin gets arrested for stealing money from a temple. He meets 6 other people who had been arrested in prison, Narayankutty (Neeraj Madhav), an electronic shop owner arrested for giving a hidden camera in a soap box to 2 people, who used them in a hotel; Nobilettan (Nedumudi Venu), a chit fund company owner cheated by Pious Matthew (Joy Mathew) and his younger brother, Christo, which caused his son's life ; Shabab (Asif Ali) who beats up his visa provider who had busted him in a jail at Dubai for 10 months; Vasu aka Leaf Vasu (Sudheer Karamana), the former right-hand man of Pious, after his weapon fell on his head he had a mental disorder ; Salam (Salam Bukhari), a circus performer ; and Krishnanunni (Prithviraj Sukumaran), a bank employee, whose wife Sarah (Reenu Mathews) was killed in a car accident after she was harassed by Pious, who had abused her after she got cheated. After they were released, the seven of them planned to steal money from a safe in the charity hospital where Pious and his brothers had kept their money.
Bombay March 12 (2011)
Directed by Babu Janardhanan
Genres Drama
Themes Films about terrorism
Actors Mammootty, Unni Mukundan, Roma Asrani, Paul Michael, Maniyanpillai Raju, Shari
Roles Terrorist Leader
Rating56%
The story is about Sameer (Mammootty), a sweeper with the Alappuzha Municipality, who is always on tenterhooks because he is on the police radar whenever there is trouble or an act of terror occurs. Later it is revealed that his brother-in-law Shahjahan (Unni Mukundan) was suspected to be part of the terror team that had planted bombs in Bombay in 1993 and was later killed in an encounter with the Army in Andhra Pradesh.
Nayakan (2010)
, 2h15Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genres Action, Crime
Actors Jagathy Sreekumar, Indrajith Sukumaran, Siddique, Thilakan, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Vijayaraghavan
Roles Steve
Rating64%
Vardanunni is the son of famous Kathakali artist Ramankutty Ashan(master). Ashan's dream was to make his son also a famous Kathakali artist. But Varadanunni, having seen that his dad could not earn anything from his art, decides to go to Bangalore after he gets a job. His father insists that Varadan should come with them to Mumbai for a Kathakali performance but Varadan defies his father and goes to Bangalore to take up his new job.
Director
Double Barrel (2015)
, 2h15Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Arya, Swathi Reddy, Asif Ali, J. D. Chakravarthy
Rating57%
Laila and Majnu are two precious stones, which has value only if they are together. It is now possessed by Don, in Goa, who tries to sell it, in order not to lose it to his son, Gabbar, whom he despises. Don approaches two lowly thugs, Pancho and Vinci and offers it for a price of ₹10 crores. They agree and ask for a week's time to arrange the money. Billy, who is Gabbar's man, comes to know of this and offers Pancho and Vinci ₹100 crores to buy it. Pancho and Vinci gets ₹5 crores from Blacky, which actually belongs to the Tarkovs ( the Russian mob in Goa). For the remaining ₹5 crores, they plan to rob the black money of Podiyadis (a local hawala gang in Kerala). While the deal happens, things get mixed up and lead to a big gang war between all the groups.
Amen (2013)
, 2h45Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genres Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Indrajith Sukumaran, Fahadh shanu, Swathi Reddy, Rachana Narayanankutty, Joy Mathew, Nandalal Krishnamurthy
Rating78%
The plot revolves around the lives of few people around an ancient Syrian church in a Kuttanadan village called Kumarankari. Solomon (Fahadh Faasil) is in love with Shoshanna (Swathi Reddy) who is the daughter of a wealthy contractor. Solomon is the son of a band master who died after a show by drowning. Solomon is a failed band member. Here comes the entry of Fr. Vincent Vattoli (Indrajith) to the church. He learns about the relationship and tries to unite them. It was this time the marriage of Shoshanna gets fixed. Solomon attempts to elope with Shoshanna by taking the help of Fr. Vattoli but in vain. They are caught by their people and beaten up. The people then place a bet in which the Band is asked to win the band competition in which they lost in the previous years. It was said that Shoshanna would be married to Solomon if they win the competition with Solomon leading the band. The band takes intense practices and wins the bet. Solomon gets married to Shoshanna. The next day a call comes to the church informing that the new Priest Fr. Vincent Vattoli is taking charge. The Kumarangiri folks now come to know that Fr. Vincent Vattoli was actually the saint himself who appeared in front of them.
City of God (2011)
, 2h25Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genres Thriller, Crime
Themes Gangster films
Actors Indrajith Sukumaran, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rajeev Govinda Pillai, Rohini, Parvathy, Rima Kallingal
Rating69%
City of God starts with a road accident and the story traces the life of the four families who are associated with the accident. Each family has a different perspective on the city of Cochin.
Nayakan (2010)
, 2h15Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genres Action, Crime
Actors Jagathy Sreekumar, Indrajith Sukumaran, Siddique, Thilakan, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Vijayaraghavan
Rating64%
Vardanunni is the son of famous Kathakali artist Ramankutty Ashan(master). Ashan's dream was to make his son also a famous Kathakali artist. But Varadanunni, having seen that his dad could not earn anything from his art, decides to go to Bangalore after he gets a job. His father insists that Varadan should come with them to Mumbai for a Kathakali performance but Varadan defies his father and goes to Bangalore to take up his new job.
Scriptwriter
Double Barrel (2015)
, 2h15Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Arya, Swathi Reddy, Asif Ali, J. D. Chakravarthy
Roles Writer
Rating57%
Laila and Majnu are two precious stones, which has value only if they are together. It is now possessed by Don, in Goa, who tries to sell it, in order not to lose it to his son, Gabbar, whom he despises. Don approaches two lowly thugs, Pancho and Vinci and offers it for a price of ₹10 crores. They agree and ask for a week's time to arrange the money. Billy, who is Gabbar's man, comes to know of this and offers Pancho and Vinci ₹100 crores to buy it. Pancho and Vinci gets ₹5 crores from Blacky, which actually belongs to the Tarkovs ( the Russian mob in Goa). For the remaining ₹5 crores, they plan to rob the black money of Podiyadis (a local hawala gang in Kerala). While the deal happens, things get mixed up and lead to a big gang war between all the groups.
Amen (2013)
, 2h45Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genres Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Indrajith Sukumaran, Fahadh shanu, Swathi Reddy, Rachana Narayanankutty, Joy Mathew, Nandalal Krishnamurthy
Roles Story
Rating78%
The plot revolves around the lives of few people around an ancient Syrian church in a Kuttanadan village called Kumarankari. Solomon (Fahadh Faasil) is in love with Shoshanna (Swathi Reddy) who is the daughter of a wealthy contractor. Solomon is the son of a band master who died after a show by drowning. Solomon is a failed band member. Here comes the entry of Fr. Vincent Vattoli (Indrajith) to the church. He learns about the relationship and tries to unite them. It was this time the marriage of Shoshanna gets fixed. Solomon attempts to elope with Shoshanna by taking the help of Fr. Vattoli but in vain. They are caught by their people and beaten up. The people then place a bet in which the Band is asked to win the band competition in which they lost in the previous years. It was said that Shoshanna would be married to Solomon if they win the competition with Solomon leading the band. The band takes intense practices and wins the bet. Solomon gets married to Shoshanna. The next day a call comes to the church informing that the new Priest Fr. Vincent Vattoli is taking charge. The Kumarangiri folks now come to know that Fr. Vincent Vattoli was actually the saint himself who appeared in front of them.
Producer
Double Barrel (2015)
, 2h15Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Arya, Swathi Reddy, Asif Ali, J. D. Chakravarthy
Roles Producer
Rating57%
Laila and Majnu are two precious stones, which has value only if they are together. It is now possessed by Don, in Goa, who tries to sell it, in order not to lose it to his son, Gabbar, whom he despises. Don approaches two lowly thugs, Pancho and Vinci and offers it for a price of ₹10 crores. They agree and ask for a week's time to arrange the money. Billy, who is Gabbar's man, comes to know of this and offers Pancho and Vinci ₹100 crores to buy it. Pancho and Vinci gets ₹5 crores from Blacky, which actually belongs to the Tarkovs ( the Russian mob in Goa). For the remaining ₹5 crores, they plan to rob the black money of Podiyadis (a local hawala gang in Kerala). While the deal happens, things get mixed up and lead to a big gang war between all the groups.