An engineering graduate, Tovino Thomas, defied a stable software job to chase his acting dreams. After early struggles and small roles, his breakthrough came with ‘Ennu Ninte Moideen’ in 2015. Now a celebrated Malayalam star, Thomas continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances and upcoming projects like ‘Pallichattambi’.
A person often dwells on what career to pursue; sometimes, destiny or the desire to do what your heart wants pushes you to take uncertain steps that can lead to glory. A similar story is of the Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas, who, after becoming an engineering graduate, went on to become a star of the film industry.
Tovino Thomas’s early life and education
Tovino Thomas was born on January 21, 1989, in Irinjalakuda in Kerala. He grew up in a simple family. He did his schooling in his hometown. After that, he studied engineering and completed his degree in electronics and communication engineering from Tamil Nadu College of Engineering in Coimbatore. Like many students, he wanted a good job after his studies.After finishing his studies, the ‘Minnal Murali’ actor started working as a software engineer at Cognizant in Chennai.
He had a safe and stable job. But deep inside, he was not fully happy. He wanted to do something different. In 2012, he made a bold choice. He left his job to follow his dream of acting. He knew it was risky, but he believed in himself.
Tovino Thamos’s early stage in learning phase
The ‘Lokah’ actor then slowly entered the film world. He worked as an assistant director in ‘Theevram’. This helped him learn many things about films. He also started acting in small roles. One of his early films was ‘Prabhuvinte Makal’.
Although many of his films did not do well, but stayed patient. Things changed in 2015, when his film ‘Ennu Ninte Moideen’ became a big success. People noticed his acting and got the praise, which made him become more popular among the masses.
Today, Tovino Thomas is one of the most loved actors in Malayalam cinema.
Tovino Thamos’s work front
Last seen briefly in ‘Lokah,’ his latest leading film remains ‘Narivetta’, which premiered in 2025. He is currently promoting the upcoming movie, ‘Pallichattambi’, which is set for release on April 9. The film, directed by Dijo Jose Antony, stars Kayadu Lohar in the lead.
