Jijo Punnoose is an Indian film director, producer and actor from Kerala.
Jijo was born as the eldest son of producer Navodaya Appachan, in a Syro Malabar Catholic family in Alappuzha, Kerala.
He is the nephew of legendary film producer Kunchacko, who established Udaya Studios.
Jijo is a relative of Kunchacko Boban, an Indian actor and film producer.
Padayottam was a wide canvas film produced by Navodaya Appachan.