
Tovino Thomas
Actor, Producer
Malayalam Actor Tovino Thomas, born in Kerala, is an actor and producer who entered films after working briefly as a software engineer. He studied electronics and communication engineering in Coimbatore and made his film debut with Prabhuvinte Makkal in 2012. ...
Tovino Thomas Bio
Full Name | Tovino Thomas |
Nick Name | Tovi |
Profession | Actor, Producer |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 8” |
Weight (approx.) | 70 kg |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Date Of Birth | Saturday, 21 Jan 1989 |
Age | 36 |
Birthplace | Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Lidiya Tovino |
Parents:
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Father
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Ellikkal Thomas
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Mother
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Sheela Thomas
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Siblings: | Tingston Thomas |
Net Worth | ~26 MN USD (RS 215cr) |
Upcoming Movies: | Narivetta, Palli Chattambi |
Quotes: |
“ Appreciation is my fuel.“ “ Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity...“ “ I have been trying to do different genres…belonging to a camp would be limiting.“ “ My job is to finesse my craft and not worry about box-office success.“ “ During every vacation... I would ensure I had a new look.“ |
Awards: |
Filmfare Award (2015)
SIIMA Award (2022)
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Tovino Thomas Filmography
Tovino Thomas FAQ
He debuted in Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012) playing a supporting role
His antagonist role in ABCD: American Born Confused Desi (2013) gained major attention
He was an assistant director on Theevram (2013)
Yes—he rarely uses body doubles and has performed dangerous sequences himself
He holds a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering and worked briefly as a software engineer at Cognizant
Did You Know
Favourite Things
Food | Traditional Kerala cuisine |
Beverage | Coffee |
Dessert | Chocolate cake |
Outfit | Casual wear |
Brand | Adidas, Nike |
Color | Blue |
Perfume | Creed Aventus |
Trivias
- Tovino was initially interested in pursuing a career in medicine but later shifted his focus to acting.
- He is also a trained dancer and has participated in several stage shows.
- His true debut was in Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012), not ABCD
- He volunteered extensively during the 2018 Kerala floods and later became an ambassador for the state’s volunteer force
- He earned a UAE Golden Visa in 2021 for his global contributions