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Tini Tom started his career as a mimicry artist and has worked with famous mimicry troupes such as Seven Arts, Cochin Guinness and [[Kalabhavan]].<ref>http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html</ref><ref>[http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/4592 ടിനിടോം മദ്യപാനം നിര്ത്തി?]. mangalam.com. Retrieved on 2014-02-13.</ref> He had done a TV comedy program called ''Tom & Jerry'' with [[Guinness Pakru]], which became a success, which helped both of them to get chances in cinemas. He made his big-screen debut with ''Panchapandavar'' (1998) but it was through the [[Lal Jose]] directed ''[[Pattalam (2003 film)|Pattalam]]'' (2003) that he gained some notice. He got his career break with [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]'s |
Tini Tom started his career as a mimicry artist and has worked with famous mimicry troupes such as Seven Arts, Cochin Guinness and [[Kalabhavan]].<ref>http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html</ref><ref>[http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/4592 ടിനിടോം മദ്യപാനം നിര്ത്തി?]. mangalam.com. Retrieved on 2014-02-13.</ref> He had done a TV comedy program called ''Tom & Jerry'' with [[Guinness Pakru]], which became a success, which helped both of them to get chances in cinemas. He made his big-screen debut with ''Panchapandavar'' (1998) but it was through the [[Lal Jose]] directed ''[[Pattalam (2003 film)|Pattalam]]'' (2003) that he gained some notice. He got his career break with [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]'s ''[[Pranchiyettan & the Saint]]'' (2010) in which he portrayed the role of a driver. His effective use of [[Thrissur]]-slang of Malayalam language earned him praise.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/tini-tom-man-who-takes-humour-seriously-207 "Tini Tom, the man who takes humour seriously"]{{dead link|date=February 2014}}</ref> His roles as the expensive land dealer in ''[[Indian Rupee (film)|Indian Rupee]]'' (2011), the noticeable character in ''[[Beautiful (2011 film)|Beautiful]]'' (2011) and the bartender in ''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]'' (2012) gave him a place in the fore-front of Malayalam cinema.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/tinys-big-dreams/article2738150.ece Tiny's big dreams]. The Hindu (2011-12-22). Retrieved on 2014-02-13.</ref> |
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He was also a permanent judge in ''[[Vodafone Comedy Stars]]'', a comedy reality show premiered in [[Asianet]]. |
He was also a permanent judge in ''[[Vodafone Comedy Stars]]'', a comedy reality show premiered in [[Asianet]]. |
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Tini Tom has also acted as dupe for Mammootty's dual role films such as ''[[Annan Thambi]],''<ref>[http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/73313 സൂപ്പര്സ്റ്റാറാവാമെന്ന് ഞാനാര്ക്കും വാക്കുകൊടുത്തിട്ടില്ല: ടിനി ടോം]. mangalam.com. Retrieved on 2014-02-13.</ref> [[Ee Pattanathil Bhootham]] and [[Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)|Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha]]. |
Tini Tom has also acted as dupe for [[Mammootty]]'s dual role films such as ''[[Annan Thambi]],''<ref>[http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/73313 സൂപ്പര്സ്റ്റാറാവാമെന്ന് ഞാനാര്ക്കും വാക്കുകൊടുത്തിട്ടില്ല: ടിനി ടോം]. mangalam.com. Retrieved on 2014-02-13.</ref> [[Ee Pattanathil Bhootham]] and [[Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)|Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha]]. |
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He acted in leading role in 2013 Malayalam Film [[Housefull (2013 film)|''Housefull'']] for the first time in his acting career, in which he portrayed the role of a 36-year-old police constable who has experienced multiple failures at trying to find a woman to marry and at last after marriage as a result of fertility treatments the couple got four kids in a single delivery. |
He acted in leading role in 2013 Malayalam Film [[Housefull (2013 film)|''Housefull'']] for the first time in his acting career, in which he portrayed the role of a 36-year-old police constable who has experienced multiple failures at trying to find a woman to marry and at last after marriage as a result of fertility treatments the couple got four kids in a single delivery. |
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Tini Tom | |
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Born | Devassy[1] 01 February 1972 |
Occupation(s) | Film actor, Mimicry artist, TV Presenter |
Spouse | Rupa |
Children | Adam |
Tini Tom is an Indian film actor and mimicry artist. His original name is Devassy.[2]
Career
Tini Tom started his career as a mimicry artist and has worked with famous mimicry troupes such as Seven Arts, Cochin Guinness and Kalabhavan.[3][4] He had done a TV comedy program called Tom & Jerry with Guinness Pakru, which became a success, which helped both of them to get chances in cinemas. He made his big-screen debut with Panchapandavar (1998) but it was through the Lal Jose directed Pattalam (2003) that he gained some notice. He got his career break with Ranjith's Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010) in which he portrayed the role of a driver. His effective use of Thrissur-slang of Malayalam language earned him praise.[5] His roles as the expensive land dealer in Indian Rupee (2011), the noticeable character in Beautiful (2011) and the bartender in Spirit (2012) gave him a place in the fore-front of Malayalam cinema.[6]
He was also a permanent judge in Vodafone Comedy Stars, a comedy reality show premiered in Asianet.
Tini Tom has also acted as dupe for Mammootty's dual role films such as Annan Thambi,[7] Ee Pattanathil Bhootham and Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha.
He acted in leading role in 2013 Malayalam Film Housefull for the first time in his acting career, in which he portrayed the role of a 36-year-old police constable who has experienced multiple failures at trying to find a woman to marry and at last after marriage as a result of fertility treatments the couple got four kids in a single delivery.
Personal life and education
Tom was born at North Paravoor, Kerala. He has a sister Tincy. His father, Puthevelikkal Pallaty Tomy T.D, is an engineer.[8] Tom completed his pre-degree course at St. Albert's College, Ernakulam, and has a degree in politics from Maharajas College, Ernakulam. He studied law at Ramamanohar Lohia College in Bangalore, but has not finished the course. Tom hold black belt in karate. He is married to Rupa and has a son Adam.[9]
Awards
2014 Asianet Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor - Vellimoonga
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Mimics Action 500 | Mimics Stage Presenter | |
1999 | Panchapandavar | Divakaran | |
2002 | Onnaman | ||
2003 | Pattalam | Krishnan Kutty | |
2004 | Kanninum Kannadikkum | Actor | |
2004 | Kusruthi | Peethambharan | |
2004 | Vajram | Doctor | |
2004 | Boyy Friennd | Dupe of Mammootty | |
2007 | Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan | ||
2007 | Athisayan | ||
2007 | Heart Beats | Police officer | |
2008 | Annan Thambi | (Uncredited) Body double of Mammootty | |
2008 | Ayudham | ||
2008 | One Way Ticket | ||
2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | ||
2010 | Ringtone | ||
2010 | Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Supran | His major break |
2011 | Indian Rupee | Hameed a.k.a CH | |
2011 | BhakhaJanagalude Sradhakku | ||
2011 | Beautiful | Alex | First anti-hero film(Villain) |
2012 | Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty | ||
2012 | Shikari | Koya | |
2012 | Perinoru Makan | Sahadevan | |
2012 | Hero | Suni | |
2012 | Veendum Kannur | Sugunan | |
2012 | Spirit | Johnson | |
2012 | Naughty Professor | Chacko | |
2012 | Mullamottum Munthiricharum | ||
2012 | Namukku Parkkan | Balan | |
2012 | Meow Meow Karimpoocha 3D | 3D Film | |
2012 | Friday | Jayakrishnan | |
2012 | Theruvu Nakshathrangal | Muthukrishnan IAS | |
2012 | Banking Hours 10 to 4 | Idikkula Stephen | |
2012 | Kaashh | Karunan | |
2012 | Prabhuvinte Makkal | ||
2012 | The Hitlist | Reporter Stephen | |
2012 | Madirasi | Jayapalan | |
2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Josekuttan | |
2013 | Housefull | Ananthan | First lead Role |
2013 | Kutteem Kolum | Advocate | |
2013 | Thank You | Sugunan | |
2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Jayesh | In the Segment:"Gowri" |
2013 | God for Sale: Daivam Vilppanakku | Kuttichira Achan | |
2013 | Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty | Vidhadharan | |
2013 | Camel Safari | College Principal | |
2013 | Pottas Bomb | ||
2013 | Ginger | C. I Radhakrishnan | |
2013 | Namboothiri Yuvavu @ 43 | Shyam Ambatt | |
2013 | Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal | Franco | |
2014 | Salala Mobiles | Venu Maash | |
2014 | Gunda | ||
2014 | Manglish | Boss | |
2014 | Vellivelichathil | ||
2014 | Vellimoonga | Jose | |
2014 | Maramkothi | ||
2014 | Oru Korean Padam | ||
2014 | Odum Raja Aadum Rani | ||
2015 | She Taxi | ||
2015 | 6 |
References
- ^ ടിനിടോമിന്റെ ചിരിടോണിക്. mangalam.com (2012-12-08). Retrieved on 2014-02-13.
- ^ Movies | Interviews |. Manorama Online. Retrieved on 2014-02-13.
- ^ http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html
- ^ ടിനിടോം മദ്യപാനം നിര്ത്തി?. mangalam.com. Retrieved on 2014-02-13.
- ^ "Tini Tom, the man who takes humour seriously"[dead link]
- ^ Tiny's big dreams. The Hindu (2011-12-22). Retrieved on 2014-02-13.
- ^ സൂപ്പര്സ്റ്റാറാവാമെന്ന് ഞാനാര്ക്കും വാക്കുകൊടുത്തിട്ടില്ല: ടിനി ടോം. mangalam.com. Retrieved on 2014-02-13.
- ^ "On Record with T.N Gopakumar: Tini Tom". youtube.com. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ ചിരി തന്നെ ജീവിതം. mangalam.com (2013-11-25). Retrieved on 2014-02-13.