Rojin Thomas (real name: Rojin Philip Thomas) entered the Malayalam film industry with Philips and the Monkey Pen (2013), co-directed with Shanil Muhammed. The film won multiple Kerala State Film Awards, including Best Children’s Film. His second film, Jo and the Boy (2015), further established his reputation for family-oriented storytelling. In 2021, he directed Home, a critically acclaimed film that won the 69th National Film Award for Best Malayalam Film.
Known for blending emotional depth with innovative storytelling, Rojin Thomas has become one of the most promising young directors in Malayalam cinema. His upcoming project, Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer, is a high-budget fantasy film starring Jayasurya and Anushka Shetty, marking his entry into large-scale pan-Indian filmmaking.