12 Facts About Dennis Joseph

Dennis Joseph was an Indian scriptwriter and director known for his work in Malayalam films.

Dennis Joseph was active during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Dennis Joseph frequently collaborated with directors Joshiy and Thambi Kannanthanam.

Dennis Joseph directed five films, including Manu Uncle, which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1988 and the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Children's Film in 1989.

Dennis Joseph's father worked in the Indian Air Force, while his mother worked as a local teacher.

Dennis Joseph was the nephew to Francis Prakash, who would go on to be a producer of the 1974 film Shapamoksham.

Dennis Joseph followed this by writing the screenplay for Nirakkoottu, in 1985.

Nirakkoottu was a success, leading Dennis to write a series of other films in the subsequent years.

In 1988, Dennis Joseph made his directorial debut with critically acclaimed Manu Uncle starring Mammootty, and the film featured a comedic police officer played by Suresh Gopi.

Dennis Joseph continued writing scripts throughout the 1990s and 2000s; his last released film to date being 2013's Geethanjali, directed by Priyadarshan.

Dennis Joseph then took a hiatus from writing until 2020 when he announced a collaboration with director Omar Lulu on a film called Power Star.

Dennis Joseph died on 10 May 2021, in Kottayam from COVID-19.