| Birth Name: | K. J. Joy |
| Alias: | Joy |
| Birth Date: | 14 June 1946 |
| Birth Place: | Trichur, Cochin, India |
| Death Place: | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Instrument: | Accordion, Musical keyboard, Violin |
| Genre: | Carnatic music, Hindistani classical, Malayalam music, world music |
| Occupation: | Music director |
| Years Active: | 1975–1994 |
K. J. Joy (14 June 1946 – 15 January 2024) was an Indian composer who was music director for the Malayalam film industry. He composed music for 71 films.[1] He began his career as music director in 1974, after many years as an accordion recording artist for various music directors, primarily his mentor MS Viswanathan, who encouraged him to try his hand as a music director after realizing his potential. His first film was Love Letter in 1975.[2]
K. J. Joy died in Chennai on 15 January 2024, at the age of 77.[3]
| Year | Song | Film | Lyricst | Rendered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | En Swaram | KJ Yesudas | |||
| 1979 | Ore Raaga Pallavi | KJ Yesudas, S Janaki | |||
| 1978 | Akkare Ikkare Ninnal | KJ Yesudas | |||
| 1980 | Kasthoori Maanmizhi | KJ Yesudas | |||
| 1980 | Kurumozhi | KJ Yesudas, S Janaki | |||
| 1978 | Oo Neeyente Jeevanil | KJ Yesudas | |||
| 1980 | Swarnameeninte | KJ Yesudas, SP Balasubrahmanyam, P Susheela, Vani Jayaram | |||
| 1981 | Laavanya Devathayalle | KJ Yesudas | |||
| 1977 | Ee Jeevithamoru Paaravaaram | KJ Yesudas | |||
| 1980 | Thechippoove Mizhithurakku | KJ Yesudas, S Janaki | |||
| 1984 | Koodaram Vediyumee | KJ Yesudas |