Tovino Thomas, is an Indian actor, producer, and former model who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his performances in Ennu Ninte Moideen, Guppy, Mayaanadhi, Uyare, Kala, Minnal Murali, 2018, ARM, and Narivetta.
Recognized for his versatility and natural acting style, Tovino has established himself as one of the leading actors in the Malayalam film industry, earning several prestigious awards, including the Filmfare Award South and SIIMA Awards.
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| Name: | Tovino Thomas |
| Born: | January 21, 1989 (age 37 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Ethnicity: | Malayali |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Ellikkal Thomas, Sheela Thomas |
| Siblings: | Tingston Thomas (Brother), Dhanya Thomas (Sister) |
| Spouse: | Lidiya Tovino (m. 2014) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Izza Thomas, Tahaan Thomas |
| Occupation: | Actor, Producer, Former Model |
| Net Worth: | $4 million to $7 million |
Early Life and Education
Tovino Thomas was born on January 21, 1989, in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India. He is the son of Ellikkal Thomas and Sheela Thomas, and grew up alongside his brother, Tingston Thomas, and sister, Dhanya Thomas.
After completing his schooling in Kerala, he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Tamil Nadu College of Engineering, Coimbatore. Before entering the film industry, he worked briefly as a software engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions, later leaving the profession to pursue modeling and acting.
Career
Tovino Thomas made his acting debut in Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012) before working as an assistant director under acclaimed filmmaker Roopesh Peethambaran during the production of Theevram. He gained recognition through supporting roles in films such as ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi, 7th Day, and Ennu Ninte Moideen, with the latter establishing him as one of Malayalam cinema’s most promising young actors.
His breakthrough as a leading man came with Guppy (2016), followed by critically and commercially successful films including Mayaanadhi, Godha, Uyare, Virus, Kala, and the superhero film Minnal Murali, which brought him international recognition through Netflix.
He further cemented his status with major box-office successes such as 2018, one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time, ARM (Ajayante Randam Moshanam), and Narivetta. In addition to acting, Tovino founded his own production company, Tovino Thomas Productions, and continues to take on diverse roles across action, drama, romance, and fantasy genres.
Awards and Nominations
- Filmfare Award South – Best Actor (Critics)
- SIIMA Award – Best Actor
- Kerala Film Critics Association Award
- Asianet Film Award
- Multiple nominations for Mayaanadhi, Uyare, Kala, Minnal Murali, 2018, and ARM.
Social Media
- Instagram: @tovinothomas
- Facebook: Tovino Thomas
- X: @ttovino
Personal Life
Tovino Thomas, 37 years old, is married to Lidiya Tovino, whom he married in 2014 after several years of dating. The couple has two children, a daughter, Izza Thomas, and a son, Tahaan Thomas.
Standing at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall, Tovino enjoys fitness, football, traveling, and photography. He is also actively involved in charitable initiatives, environmental campaigns, and humanitarian activities in Kerala.
Net Worth
Tovino Thomas has an estimated net worth of $4 million to $7 million USD. He has accumulated his wealth through his successful career as an actor, producer, and former model.
His income comes from acting in feature films, film production, brand endorsements, advertising campaigns, public appearances, and business ventures.
Filmography
Films
- Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012)
- ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013)
- 7th Day (2014)
- Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)
- Style (2016)
- Guppy (2016)
- Godha (2017)
- Mayaanadhi (2017)
- Maradona (2018)
- Uyare (2019)
- Virus (2019)
- Forensic (2020)
- Kala (2021)
- Minnal Murali (2021)
- Dear Friend (2022)
- Thallumaala (Special Appearance, 2022)
- 2018 (2023)
- Anweshippin Kandethum (2024)
- ARM (Ajayante Randam Moshanam) (2024)
- Narivetta (2025)