You may like his movies or dislike them. He is turning out to be a dependable actor for the Malayalam industry. His new movie, Maranamass, will come out this week. Below are some of his recent movies if you like Basil Joseph.
Sookshmadarshini
Sookshmadarshini is a 2024 Malayalam mystery film written by Libin T.B and Athul Ramachandran and directed by M.C. Jithin. The film is set about Priyadarshini "Priya" (Nazriya Nazim), a housewife, and her friends investigating the suspicious behavior of Manuel (Basil Joseph), a baker who has just returned to their neighborhood with his mother.
The film is set against the Kerala setting and was mostly shot in Kolenchery. It contains mystery and dark comedy. Supporting performances by Akhila Bhargavan, Merin Philip, and Pooja Mohanraj add depth to the story. The movie has gained critical appreciation with reviews around 3.5/5 stars.
Ponman
Ponman is a Malayalam black comedy thriller of 2025, written and directed by Jothish Shankar. Ponman is based on GR Indugopan's novel "Naalanchu Cheruppakar". The film is shot in Kollam and sheds light on the ill side of the dowry system. Basil Joseph plays PP Ajesh, Sajin Gopu plays Mariyano, and Lijomol Jose plays Steffi Graf, while Anand Manmadhan plays Bruno. Bruno's life and his family are tracked as they experience dowry issues and the theft of 12 sovereigns of gold.
A suspenseful chase and bitter encounters for the gold reveal underlying social problems with a touch of humor. The film received good reviews from critics with ratings of around 4 out of 5 stars. Ponman delivers a realistic and engaging image of society with great performances and a tight script.
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey is a 2022 Malayalam black comedy film directed by Vipin Das. It stars Darshana Rajendran as Jaya and Basil Joseph as her abusive husband, Rajesh. It is a gender role satire that shows how Jaya rebels against her protective family. Jaya marries Rajesh, the owner of a poultry farm, and is faced with his abusive and controlling behavior. She learns martial arts secretly and stands up for herself, which leads to an internet video of a fight.
The film is a reflection of her struggle for freedom and questioning of traditional family roles. Its humor and social commentary were widely praised by critics, though some expressed that character depth was lacking. The film was well received commercially and grossly in general.
Palthu Janwar
Palthu Janwar is a 2022 Malayalam film directed by debutant director Sangeeth P. Rajan and produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran. Basil Joseph plays Prasoon, a cartoon animator who is made to become a veterinary inspector. The movie captures comedic and sentimental scenes among a village where there exists close relationship between human beings and animals.
Prasoon faces struggle like a police dog incident and helping save a pregnant cow called Molikkutty. The actors include Indrans, Johny Antony, Dileesh Pothan, Shammy Thilakan, and Sruthy Suresh. The critics enjoyed the film for its simple plot, humor, and heartiness. It is a comedy film that showcases the beauty of life in rural areas.
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