Shine Tom Chacko
Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema.[2] After working as an assistant to director Kamal for about 9 years, he forayed into acting through the film. Gaddama. [3][4]He played supporting roles in several films including Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Chapters, Annayum Rasoolum and Masala Republic and played his first lead role in Binu S Kalady's fantasy-comedy film Ithihasa (2014) which dealt with body-swapping.[5]
Shine Tom Chacko | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 September 1983 Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Alma mater | St. Thomas College, Thrissur |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Spouse | Thabeetha |
| Children | 1[1] |
Film career
Shine started his career as an assistant director to Kamal in the early 2000's. He has completed his B.Com degree from St. Thomas College, Thrissur. He worked nearly 10 years with Kamal and during this time, Shine had showed his face in one of the scenes as a man sitting in a bus in the 2002 film Nammal directed by Kamal.[6] Shine made his acting debut in 2011 with Kamal's Gaddama. He portrayed the role of an immigrant, who is tortured and treated like a slave in a desert of Saudi Arabia. He played a notable role in Sunil Ibrahim's Chapters (2012). However the movie was a failure at box office. After playing some usual sidekick and other minor roles in movies such as Annayum Rasoolum (2013) and Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012); Shine got his breakthrough with the 2014 fantasy comedy Ithihasa directed by Binu Sadanandan. Shine played the lead role in the film which deals with body swapping and it turned out to be of the highest grossing Malayalam movies in 2014.[7] He was praised for his strong negative shade role in Kammatipaadam (2016). The same year he played a notable role in Annmariya Kalippilaanu. Shine played the lead roles as Antony in Dum and Kinder in Popcorn, both released in 2016. However, both movies were not successful at the box office.[8]
In 2017, Shine played some notable roles in movies such as Godha, Tiyaan, Varnyathil Aashanka, Parava and Mayanadhi.[9] Shine played the lead role in Who (2018) which is the first Malayalam movie dealing with time travel.[10] Same year, he played a lead role in Ottakkoru Kamukan, which received mixed reviews from critics.
Shine's villainous performance in Ishq (2019) was critically acclaimed despite the movie receiving negative reviews from most critics.[11][12] He portrayed Alwin, a moral police who intervenes in the privacy of a couple. The Hindu described Alwin as one of the most despicable villainous roles in Malayalam cinema of the decade.[13] He played a lead role in the fantasy comedy Mask, which also deals with body swapping. Shine's performance in Khalid Rahman's black comedy Unda (2019) was appraised. Some critics listed Unda as one of the best Malayalam movies of the decade.[14]
In 2020, Shine had notable roles in Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam and Maniyarayile Ashokan. The same year he played the lead role in Khalid Rahman's thriller Love, which received mixed reviews. The movie had a late release in India on 29 January 2021.[15] In 2021, he played as police officer in Operation Java and Wolf. Both movies were critically acclaimed.[16] He also had a notable role in Anugraheethan Antony. Shine has also a notable role in the latest OTT release Kuruthi starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roshan Mathew and more.[17] He further received critical acclaim and likes of the audience for his performance in Kurup 2021.
In 2022, he appeared in critically acclaimed Veyil, Bheeshma Parvam and Pada.
Shine made his Tamil debut with Beast, an action drama starring Vijay and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles.[18]
Filmography
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nammal | Bus passenger | First appearance |
| 2011 | Gaddama | Basheer | Film debut |
| Salt N' Pepper | Dubbing director | ||
| 2012 | Ee Adutha Kaalathu | Serial killer | |
| Chapters | Vinod aka Choonda | ||
| 2013 | Annayum Rasoolum | Abu | |
| 5 Sundarikal | Servant | In the segment 'Gauri' | |
| Arikil Oraal | Alfred | Cameo appearance | |
| Kaanchi | Vijayan | ||
| 2014 | Pakida | Sunny | |
| Hang Over | Noor | ||
| Konthayum Poonoolum | Martin | ||
| Masala Republic | Sivan Kutty | ||
| Ithihasa | Alvy Benedict | ||
| 2015 | Viswasam Athalle Ellam | Jomon | |
| Ottaal | Boss | ||
| Saigal Paadukayaanu | Chandra Babu | ||
| 2016 | Style | Alvy Benedict | Cameo appearance |
| Kammatipaadam | Johny | ||
| Mohavalayam | |||
| Ann Maria Kalippilaanu | Suku | ||
| Dooram | Sam | ||
| Dum | Anthony | [19] | |
| Popcorn | Kinder | [20][21] | |
| Koppayile Kodumkaatu | Appu | ||
| 2017 | Godha | Kidilam Feroz | |
| Prethamundu Sookshikuka | 'Ethics' Babu | ||
| Tiyaan | Jameel | ||
| Varnyathil Aashanka | Pratheesh | ||
| Mannankattayum Kariyilayum | Kishore | ||
| Avarude Raavukal | Shine | Cameo | |
| Parava | Rauf | ||
| Mayanadhi | Shine | Cameo | |
| 2018 | Sakhavinte Priyasakhi | TBA | |
| Kayamkulam Kochunni | Kochu Pillai | ||
| Who | John | ||
| Ottakoru Kaamukan | Vinu | ||
| 2019 | Oru Kaatil Oru Paaykappal | Ajith | |
| Oru Nakshatramulla Akasham | TBA | ||
| Ishq | Alwin | ||
| Mask | Alby John | ||
| Unda | Jojo Samson | ||
| My Santa | Police officer | cameo | |
| Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | Shine | Cameo | |
| 2020 | Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam | Alex John | |
| Maniyarayile Ashokan | Shaiju | ||
| Love | Anoop | ||
| 2021 | Operation Java | CI Jacob Mani | |
| Anugraheethan Antony | Sanjay Madhav | ||
| Wolf | SI Jayan | 50th film | |
| Kuruthi | Kareem | Amazon Prime Video film[22] | |
| Bhramam | Shooter | Amazon Prime Video film, Cameo | |
| Kurup | Bhasi Pillai | ||
| 2022 | Veyil | Jomy Mathew | |
| Bheeshma Parvam | Peter | ||
| Pada | Sadik Hasanar | [23] | |
| Beast | Terrorist | Tamil debut[24] | |
| Panthrandu | Pathro | ||
| Kochaal | Pinker Babu | ||
| Adithattu | Ambross | ||
| Thallumaala | S.I. Reji | ||
| Kudukku | Evan | ||
| Kumari | Dhruvan | ||
| Aaram Thirukalpana | TBA | Post Production[25] | |
| Padavettu | TBA | ||
| Djinn | TBA | Post-production | |
| Velleppam | Sakhavu | Filming | |
| Roy | CI Ajit Easwar | Post-production | |
| Adi | TBA | Filming | |
| Vichithram | TBA | ||
| Bharath Circus | TBA |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIIMA Awards | 2019 | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) | Ishq | Won[26] |
Controversy
On 31 January 2015, Shine Tom Chacko and four women were arrested in Kochi for allegedly possessing narcotics.[27] A case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act was registered against him. He was later granted bail by the High Court of Kerala.[28][29]
References
- ^ "I strive to overcome the trauma-of my past Shine Tom". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "Shine Tom Chacko: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "Shine Tom assisted Kamal for 9 years! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ Webdesk (16 July 2015). "Shine Tom Chacko about Mohanlal and Mammootty". onlookersmedia. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "Shine Tom Chacko talks about his future set of projects". Behindwoods. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "Did you know Shine Tom Chacko has appeared in 'Nammal'? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "I want to be known as the common man's director, says Binu S - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Kishore, Kevin (28 August 2016). "Dum movie review: No 'dum' in the story". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Tom Chacko gets to shine". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Who by Ajay Devaloka selected for Cannes Fest - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Moral policing vs mindless violence: Why Malayalam film 'Ishq' is a disappointment". The News Minute. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Ishq moview review: A tense drama powered by strong performances". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Menon, Anasuya (23 September 2020). "'I thought I didn't have the looks to be an actor': Shine Tom Chacko". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (19 December 2019). "The 25 best Malayalam films of the decade: 'Premam', 'Maheshinte Prathikaram', 'Kumbalangi Nights' and more". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "'Love' movie review: A clever Hitchcockian puzzle". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Top 20 Malayalam Movies of 2021 | Best Malayalam Films 2021 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Kuruthi Review: A bold microcosmic view of society, retrieved 11 August 2021
- ^ "Popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko joins 'Thalapathy 65' - Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Shine Tom Chacko's DUM in Thiruvananthapuram". filmymalayalam. 18 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ POPCORN | Movie Details. Nowrunning.com Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ^ "Popcorn's comic trailer with Kinder and Joyee". The Times of India. 11 August 2016.
- ^ "Shine Tom Chacko about his new film Kuruthi".
- ^ "Shine Tom Chacko is a part of the Malayalam movie Pada".
- ^ "Shine Tom Chacko joins the shooting set of 'Beast'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Interview: Nithya Menen says 'When I look at a Shobana or Kanchana, that's completely not me'". Hindustan Times. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2021: Take A Look At The Full Winner's List". The Hans India. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ "Malayalam actor Chacko among 5 held on drug charge in Kochi". The Hindu. 31 January 2015.
- ^ "Asianet-Breaking News |Kerala Local News |Kerala Latest News | Kerala Breaking News|News". Asianet.in. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "ഞാന് വീണത് മറ്റാര്ക്കോ വെച്ച വലയിലായിരിക്കാം; മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് ഷൈന് ടോം ചാക്കോ". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
External links
- Shine Tom Chacko at IMDb