Actor
Tovino Thomas
Based In
Kerala
Origin
Irinjalakuda, Thrissur district, Kerala, India
Years Active
2012 – Present
Tovino Thomas Biography
Tovino Thomas Full Information
- Full Name: Tovino Thomas
- Profession: Actor, Producer
- Industry: Malayalam Cinema (Mollywood)
- Date of Birth: 21 January 1989
- Age: 36 years
- Birthplace: Irinjalakuda, Thrissur district, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Physique: Athletic
Family Background
- Father: Thomas
- Mother: Sheela Thomas
- Siblings: One sister
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Lidiya Tovino
- Children: Two daughters
Education
- Schooling: Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda
- College: Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly
- Qualification: B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Prabhuvinte Makkal |
| 2015 | Ennu Ninte Moideen |
| 2016 | Guppy |
| 2017 | Godha |
| 2017 | Ezra |
| 2018 | Theevandi |
| 2019 | Virus |
| 2019 | Uyare |
| 2020 | Forensic |
| 2021 | Minnal Murali |
| 2022 | Dear Friend |
| 2023 | 2018: Everyone Is A Hero |
| 2024 | ARM |
| 2024 | Anweshippin Kandethum |
Recent Activity
- Actively involved in large-scale, high-profile projects after 2025
- Confirmed to appear in Lokah Chapter 2, expanding his role within the Lokah cinematic universe
- Previously made a cameo appearance in Lokah Chapter 1, which helped establish the franchise
- Focused on building and expanding the Lokah universe as a long-term cinematic project
- Joined Jr. NTR’s 2026 pan-Indian film, featuring Anil Kapoor in a key role
- This project marks a major cross-industry collaboration and wider national reach
- Also starring in an upcoming untitled film with Nazriya Nazim, generating strong audience interest
- Following the underperformance of his 2025 film Identity, he has shifted focus to big-budget, franchise-driven, and pan-Indian films
- Strategically choosing projects that strengthen his market presence beyond Malayalam cinema
Award List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Asiavision Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2016 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Nominated |
| 2016 | CPC Cine Awards | Best Character Actor | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2016 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Nominated |
| 2016 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Nominated |
| 2016 | Asiavision Awards | Outstanding Performance of the Year | Guppy | Won |
| 2017 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Various films | Nominated |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | Various films | Nominated |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | Various films | Nominated |
| 2017 | Asianet Comedy Awards | Youth Icon | Godha, Oru Mexican Aparatha | Won |
| 2017 | Asiavision Awards | Man of the Year (Malayalam) | Godha, Oru Mexican Aparatha | Won |
| 2018 | Asianet Film Awards | Performer of the Year | Various films | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Mayanadi | Nominated |
| 2018 | Filmfare Critics Awards South | Critics Best Actor – Malayalam | Mayanadi | Won |
| 2018 | Flowers Indian Film Awards | Star of the Year | Various films | Won |
| 2018 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Second Best Actor | Mayanadi | Won |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Malayalam | Mayanadi | Nominated |
| 2018 | Vanitha Film Awards | Most Romantic Hero | Mayanadi | Won |
| 2019 | Asianet Film Awards | Performer of the Year | Various films | Won |
| 2019 | Asianet Film Awards | Most Popular Actor | Various films | Nominated |
| 2019 | Asiavision Awards | Best Actor – Malayalam | Mayanadi, Maradona, Theevandi, Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Won |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Malayalam | Various films | Nominated |
| 2019 | Mazhavil Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Various films | Won |
| 2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Malayalam | Various films | Won |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Malayalam | Minnal Murali | Won |
| 2025 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | ARM | Won |
About Tovino Thomas
Tovino Thomas is an Indian actor and producer known for his work in the Malayalam film industry.
He was born on 21 January 1989.
Irinjalakuda, Thrissur district, Kerala, India.
He primarily works in the Malayalam film industry (Mollywood).
He began his acting career in 2012.
Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015) brought him major critical recognition.
He is best known for his versatile roles and his superhero film Minnal Murali.
He has won a total of 17 awards.
Yes, he is married to Lidiya Tovino.