Malayalam screenwriter-director Dennis Joseph dies at 63. Mohanlal, Mammootty pay tribute Malayalam screenwriter-director Dennis Joseph dies at 63. Mohanlal, Mammootty pay tribute On Monday (May 10), Malayalam screenwriter-director Dennis Joseph suffered a cardiac arrest. He was admitted to a private hospital in Kottayam and breathed his last in the evening. advertisement Mammootty (L) and Mohanlal (R) penned emotional posts on Dennis Joseph's demise. Legendary Malayalam screenwriter-director Dennis Joseph suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday evening. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Kottayam. He was 63. The Malayalam film industry mourned the untimely demise of Dennis Joseph, who had brought accolades to the Malayalam cinema. Dennis Joseph, who is known for bringing superstardom to Mohanlal with Rajavinte Makan and a comeback like no other for Mammootty with New Delhi, was one of the most successful screenwriters of Malayalam cinema. Though he began his journey as a screenwriter with Eeran Sandhya in 1985, he soon made his directorial debut with Manu Uncle starring Mammootty in the lead role. Actors Mohanlal and Mammootty penned emotional messages on Dennis Joseph’s demise and offered condolences to his family.