Basil Joseph won the prize at the 2022 Asian Academy Awards

Movie lovers and cinéastes from all over the world continue to be drawn to Basil Joseph’s film “Minnal Murali,” which he directed. Basil Joseph, the director of the superhero movie starring Tovino Thomas, won the Best Direction (Fiction) prize at the 2022 Asian Academy Awards, which were held in Singapore. In his speech, Basil Joseph said he was honored to represent India at the Asian Academy Awards in 2022 with his Malayalam film.

Basil Joseph director took to his social media handle to show his excitement. In his Instagram note, Basil Joseph said, “I feel overwhelmed and honored to be declared as the Best Director among 16 countries at the Asian Academy Awards 2022 here in Singapore. Today, I feel prouder than ever to be a part of the Malayalam movie industry and to represent India on this stage. I am convinced that this recognition has brought us one step closer to the global stage. Here’s a huge heartfelt hug to our producers, Netflix, actors, writers, cinematographer, and the entire cast and crew- thank you for believing in me. This superhero wouldn’t have emerged without you!”

Additionally, Basil Joseph released a video of him accepting the honor. Actor Tovino Thomas, who played the lead role of Murali in the film too extended wishes to his director. “Congratulations Basil Joseph on winning the best director award for Minnal Murali at the Asian Creative awards for excellence!! Proud of you my buoy for making India proud,” Tovino Thomas congratulated.

Basil Joseph was last seen in Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey with Darshana Rajendran.