Blessy Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Awards, Instagram

Blessy is a distinguished Indian film director and screenwriter, celebrated for his emotionally resonant and critically acclaimed work in Malayalam cinema.

Known for films like Kaazhcha, Thanmathra, and Aadujeevitham, he has earned a reputation for storytelling that blends realism with deep emotional impact, often described as “the director who makes viewers cry.”

Profile

• Full Name: Blessy Ipe Thomas
• Stage Name: Blessy
• Born: September 3, 1963
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Actor
• Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
• Parents: Benny Thomas, Ammini Thomas
• Siblings: six
• Spouse: Mini Blessy
• Children: Adith Thomas, Akhil Blessy
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million to $10 million USD

Early Life and Education

Blessy Ipe Thomas was born on September 3, 1963, in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India, to Benny and Ammini Thomas.

As the youngest of six children, he lost both parents at the age of three, a tragedy that shaped his early life.

Raised in Thiruvalla, he attended Thiruvalla Rakshasainya School (until 4th standard), S.C.Seminary Higher Secondary School (until 10th), and Mar Thoma School.

He later graduated with a degree in Zoology from Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla.

After graduation, he struggled to find satisfying work in the Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) and, in a moment of despair, considered suicide by Christmas 1986 if his career didn’t take off.

His perseverance led him to assistant director roles, setting the stage for his eventual success.

Career

Blessy began his career as an assistant director under renowned Malayalam filmmakers like P. Padmarajan, Lohithadas, and Jayaraj.

Initially uninterested in screenwriting, he began writing scripts after feeling dissatisfied with others’ work, encouraged by actor Mammootty during the development of his debut film.

His directorial debut, Kaazhcha (2004), starring Mammootty, depicted an orphaned boy’s impact on a small-town film operator’s family, earning critical acclaim for its heartfelt narrative.

His second film, Thanmathra (2005), with Mohanlal, explored Alzheimer’s disease’s effects on a family, winning a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.

Subsequent films include Palunku (2006, with Mammootty), Calcutta News (2008, with Dileep and Meera Jasmine), Bhramaram (2009, with Mohanlal), Pranayam (2011, with Mohanlal, Anupam Kher, and Jaya Prada), and Kalimannu (2013, with Swetha Menon), which stirred controversy for filming a live childbirth.

In 2018, Blessy directed the biopic documentary 100 Years of Chrysostom, a 48-hour-10-minute film about Christian prelate Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest documentary.

His latest film, Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life, 2024), a survival drama based on Benyamin’s novel Goat Days, starred Prithviraj Sukumaran and was a long-gestating project (2008–2024) delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

It received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and technical excellence, with music by A.R. Rahman.

Blessy also appeared as an actor in the Tamil film Easan (2010) and the Malayalam film Best Actor (2010).

Posts on X praise his filmography, noting Kalimannu as his only less successful work, possibly due to simultaneous work on Aadujeevitham.

Awards and Nominations

National Film Awards:

• Best Feature Film in Malayalam for Thanmathra (2005)

Kerala State Film Awards:

• Best Director, Best Screenplay (Adapted), Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for Aadujeevitham (2024)
• Best Director for Pranayam (2011)
• Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Film for Thanmathra (2005)
• Best Debut Director, Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for Kaazhcha (2004)

Filmfare Awards South:

• Best Director for Pranayam (2011)
• Best Director for Thanmathra (2005)
• Best Director for Kaazhcha (2004)

Asianet Film Awards:

• Best Director for Thanmathra (2005)
• Best Film for Kaazhcha (2004)

Other Awards:

• Kalavedi International Prathibha Award for Best Filmmaker for Thanmathra (2006)
• Kalavedi International Prathibha Award for Best Filmmaker for Kaazhcha (2005)
• 15th Ramu Kariat Award for Kaazhcha (2005)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @blessyipe
• Facebook Handle: Blessy
• Twitter Handle: @DirectorBlessy

Personal Life

Blessy, of Saint Thomas Christian (Syrian Christian) ethnicity, was born in Thiruvalla, Kerala, and resides there.

He married Mini, and they have two sons, Adith Thomas (an architect) and Akhil Blessy.

His parents’ early death profoundly influenced his life, fostering resilience and a deep connection to storytelling.

Filmography

As Director and Screenwriter:

• Kaazhcha (2004)
• Thanmathra (2005)
• Palunku (2006)
• Calcutta News (2008)
• Bhramaram (2009)
• Pranayam (2011)
• Kalimannu (2013)
• 100 Years of Chrysostom (2018, Documentary)
• Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life, 2024)

As Actor:

• Easan (2010, Tamil Film) – Supporting Role
• Best Actor (2010, Malayalam Film) – Supporting Role

Net Worth

Blessy’s estimated net worth ranges from $5 million to $10 million USD, derived from his successful directorial career, particularly films like Kaazhcha, Thanmathra, and Aadujeevitham.

Additional income comes from screenwriting, acting roles, and awards.

The wide range reflects varying estimates and his private financial status.