Dennis Joseph (20 October 1957 – 10 May 2021) was an Indian scriptwriter and director known for his work in Malayalam films. He was active during the 1980s and early 1990s. He frequently collaborated with directors Joshiy and Thambi Kannanthanam
Biography from TMDB.
- October 20, 1957
- May 10, 2021 (aged 63)
- Ettumanoor, India
- Writer, also director
- 13 on MovieCove · 52 credits in all
What are Dennis Joseph's films like?
Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 13
Light 2 · Serious 4 · Dark 7
Grounded 11 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0
Gentle 0 · Charged 8 · Intense 5
Steady 5 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1
Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1
Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0
Casual 5 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0
Easy watch 2 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 5
Resolved 11 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0
Moods and endings
- Happy5
- Bittersweet4
- Tragic3
- Ambiguous1
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Dennis Joseph's films?
As of October 24, 2026, all 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.
- Eros Now13 titles
Subscription and free streaming for Dennis Joseph's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.
Filmography
52 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page.
Thomson Villa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Geethanjali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Patham Nilayile Theevandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Ayur Rekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Abraham And Lincoln (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Toys of Coconut Shell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
December (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Thaskara Veeran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Vajram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Phantom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Chimni Pakhare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
F.I.R(1999)
Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all filmsBoopathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Karulina Koogu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Sarovaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Palayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Gandharvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Akashadoothu(1993)
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Kizhakkan Pathrose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Mahanagaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Manyanmar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Thudar Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Oliyampukal(1990)
Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Indrajaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Appu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Kottayam Kunjachan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
No: 20 Madras Mail(1990)
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films
Nair Saab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Adharvam(1989)
Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films
Thanthram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Anthima Theerpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Sangham(1988)
Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films
Manu Uncle(1988)
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
Dhinarathrangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
New Delhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar(1987)
Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films
Vazhiyorakkazhchakal(1987)
Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films
New Delhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Kathakku Pinnil(1987)
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films
Sayam Sandhya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Pranamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Nyayavidhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Aayiram Kannukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Manithanin Marupakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Rajavinte Makan(1986)
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films
Veendum(1986)
Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Shyama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Sathya Jyothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Nirakkoottu(1985)
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all filmsAkalangalil Abhayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Career shape
A full career of 52 titles from 1980 to 2014.
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
How do Dennis Joseph's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 75th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 66th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up7
- 50th to 74th6
Shape of the crowd
6 of their 13 titles are Crowd Pleasers.
- Universally Loved3
- Divisive1
- Crowd Pleaser6
- Mixed3
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Dennis Joseph work with?
People who share at least 2 of Dennis Joseph's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mammootty shares the most, 8.
Directors
- JoshiyShared titles: No: 20 Madras Mail (1990), Sangham (1988), Veendum (1986), Nirakkoottu (1985)See all 4 shared titles with Joshiy
- Thampi KannanthanamShared titles: Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987), Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987), Rajavinte Makan (1986)See all 3 shared titles with Thampi Kannanthanam
Writers
- Shibu ChakravarthyShared titles: No: 20 Madras Mail (1990), Adharvam (1989), Manu Uncle (1988)See all 3 shared titles with Shibu Chakravarthy
Actors
- MammoottyShared titles: No: 20 Madras Mail (1990), Oliyampukal (1990), Adharvam (1989), Manu Uncle (1988), Sangham (1988), Kathakku Pinnil (1987), Veendum (1986), Nirakkoottu (1985)See all 8 shared titles with Mammootty
- Jagathy SreekumarShared titles: Akashadoothu (1993), No: 20 Madras Mail (1990), Oliyampukal (1990), Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987), Kathakku Pinnil (1987), Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987)See all 6 shared titles with Jagathy Sreekumar
- Suresh GopiShared titles: F.I.R (1999), Manu Uncle (1988), Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987), Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987), Rajavinte Makan (1986)See all 5 shared titles with Suresh Gopi
- M.G. SomanShared titles: No: 20 Madras Mail (1990), Manu Uncle (1988), Kathakku Pinnil (1987), Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987), Veendum (1986)See all 5 shared titles with M.G. Soman
Composers, cinematographers and editors
- K. SankunnyShared titles: No: 20 Madras Mail (1990), Adharvam (1989), Manu Uncle (1988), Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987), Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987), Rajavinte Makan (1986), Veendum (1986), Nirakkoottu (1985)See all 8 shared titles with K. Sankunny
- Jayanan VincentShared titles: No: 20 Madras Mail (1990), Manu Uncle (1988), Sangham (1988), Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987), Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987), Rajavinte Makan (1986), Nirakkoottu (1985)See all 7 shared titles with Jayanan Vincent
- AnandakuttanShared titles: Akashadoothu (1993), No: 20 Madras Mail (1990), Oliyampukal (1990), Adharvam (1989), Veendum (1986)See all 5 shared titles with Anandakuttan
- S.P. VenkateshShared titles: Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987), Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987), Rajavinte Makan (1986)See all 3 shared titles with S.P. Venkatesh
Producers
- Joy ThomasShared titles: Manu Uncle (1988), Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987), Nirakkoottu (1985)See all 3 shared titles with Joy Thomas