Mathew Thomas is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Malayalam and Tamil entertainment industry.
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Wiki/Biography
Mathew Thomas was born on Wednesday, 16 October 2002 (age 21 years; as of 2023) in Thiruvankulam, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Libra. He did his schooling at Gregorian Public School, Maradu, Ernakulam. He later pursued a bachelor’s degree at Chinmaya College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Tripunithura. He later became an actor.
Mathew Thomas (extreme left) during his school days
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
He belongs to a middle-class family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Biju John, an engineer, and his mother’s name is Susan K Mathew, a school teacher. He has an elder brother named John Thomas who is a social worker.
Mathew Thomas (extreme left) with his family
Wife & Children
He is unmarried and has no children.
Relationships/Affairs
He is single.
Religion
He follows Christianity.
Career
Film
Malayalam
He made his debut in Mollywood in 2019 with Kumbalangi Nights in which he played the role of Franky Napoleon. He got his role while studying in 10th standard and learnt swimming, casting a net, rowing, playing football and cooking to play the role.
Mathew Thomas during the shoot of Kumbalangi Nights
He later acted in many films including Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019) as Jaison, Jo and Jo (2022) as Jomon, Christy (2022) as Roy, which also featured Malavika Mohanan, and Journey of Love 18+ (2023) as Deepak.
Mathew Thomas (extreme right) with Anaswara Rajan (extreme left) during the shoot of Thanneer Mathan Dinangal
Mathew Thomas with Malavika Mohanan (right) during the promotion of the film Christy
Tamil
His first Tamil film was Leo (2023) in which he played the role of the son of Parthiban Parthi, played by Vijay; the film features Trisha Krishnan and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.
Mathew Thomas with Vijay (right) during a scene in the film Leo
Theatre
He also performs at the Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research, Tamil Nadu where he has also acted in many plays including Sagarasangam 2.
Mathew Thomas with the singer Amrutha Suresh (left) at Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research in Tamil Nadu
Awards
- Best Star Pair of the Year Award at Asianet Film Awards in 2020 for Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (shared with Anaswara Rajan)
- Best Newcomer Actor of the Year Award at Vanitha Film Awards in 2020 for Thanneer Mathan Dinangal and Kumbalangi Nights
Mathew Thomas (right) receiving the Best Newcomer Actor of the Year Award
Facts/Trivia
- He is regarded as a teenage look-alike of the Indian actor Vijay.
- After his first Mollywood film, Kumbalangi Nights became a hit, he revealed in an interview that he related closely to his role as he likes to speak whenever required and keeps quiet when needed. [1]The Hindu
- He also walked the ramp in a few fashion shows such as Lulu Fashion Show 2023.
Mathew Thomas during the Lulu Fashion Week
- In an interview, he revealed that Mammootty and Vijay are his favourite actors.
Ishaani Krishna and Mathew Thomas with Mammootty (left to right)
