Antony Varghese, a highly skilled and accomplished individual, is professionally recognized by his stage name Pepe, and has made a significant impact in the Malayalam television and film industry since his debut in the year 2017.
Varghese's inaugural cinematic endeavour was Angamaly Diaries, a 2017 release, in which he took on the lead role of Vincent Pepe, with Lijo Jose Pellissery at the helm of direction. The film garnered widespread commercial success, earning numerous accolades, including several prestigious Filmfare Awards South. In the subsequent year, 2018, he was bestowed the South Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Male Debut, in recognition of his outstanding performance in the same movie.
Varghese's acting career took a significant turn in the year 2018, as he made his mark in the world of cinema by featuring in a short movie titled Mouse Trap. In this production, he took on the challenging role of Subash Chandra Bose, a historical figure known for his leadership and contributions to the Indian independence movement.
In addition to his work on Mouse Trap, Varghese also appeared in the 2018 film Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil, a feature-length production directed by the talented Tinu Pappachan. In this movie, he played the role of Jacob, a character that undoubtedly tested his acting skills and allowed him to showcase his range as a performer.
Through his performances in both Mouse Trap and Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil, Varghese demonstrated his ability to take on diverse roles and excel in a variety of settings, further solidifying his position as a talented and versatile actor in the Indian film industry.
Varghese's professional journey continued to unfold in 2019 with a significant appearance in the critically acclaimed film Jallikattu, directed by the renowned Lijo Jose Pellissery. This cinematic masterpiece garnered widespread international acclaim, with its recognition extending to the esteemed realm of the 93rd Academy Awards, where it was proudly nominated for the Best International Feature category.
Varghese had the opportunity to collaborate once more with renowned director Tinu Pappachan in the 2021 movie Ajagajantharam, where he brought to life the character of Lali, a pivotal role that showcased his acting prowess.
Notable events in the cinematic career of Varghese unfolded in the year 2022, as he embarked on a journey of four film appearances.
One of these notable ventures was a cameo role in the 2022 production, Super Sharanya.
In addition to this, Varghese also took on a more substantial acting role in the 2022 film, Innale Vare, which was skillfully directed by the talented Jis Joy.
Varghese's professional journey continued to unfold with a notable presence in the 2022 film "Aanaparambile World Cup", followed by a stint in "Abhishek K.S. Oh Meri Laila" later that same year.
As the calendar flipped to 2023, Varghese took on the character of Hari, sharing the screen with talented actress Geethi Sangeetha in Vineeth Chakyar's highly anticipated film "Poovan".
