Antony Varghese: Overview

Antony Varghese, born on 11 October 1989, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and is popularly known by the nickname Pepe, derived from his role in Angamaly Diaries. Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, that film became his breakout and immediately established him as a compelling presence capable of blending raw physicality with naturalistic acting. He continued building his profile with films such as Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil, Jallikattu, Ajagajantharam, and RDX, all of which strengthened his association with high-energy, grounded, and mass-friendly Malayalam storytelling. Public biographies describe him as coming from Angamaly in Kerala and note that he worked in a family-run business background before cinema. Antony is valued for screen intensity rather than polished star mannerisms, making him emblematic of a more local and rooted performance style in modern Malayalam film. His popularity has grown steadily because he feels believable within rough-edged action, youth drama, and place-based narratives that rely on authenticity as much as charisma.