Shine Tom Chacko
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Indian name|Shine|Chacko}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Shine Tom Chacko
| image = Shine Tom Chacko.png
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = Malayalam
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|09|15}}
| birth_place = Thrissur, Kerala, India
| alma_mater = St. Thomas College, Thrissur
| other_names =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|assistant director}}
| years_active = 2002–present
| height = 168cm
| parents =
| spouse = Thabeetha
| website =
}}
Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema along with a few Telugu and Tamil films. After working as an assistant to director Kamal for about 9 years, he forayed into acting through the film, Gaddama.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/Shine-Tom-assisted-Kamal-for-9-years/articleshow/46332291.cms |title=Shine Tom assisted Kamal for 9 years! – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=4 July 2019 |archive-date=11 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711100610/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/Shine-Tom-assisted-Kamal-for-9-years/articleshow/46332291.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/shine-tom-chacko-about-mohanlal-and-mammootty/ |title=Shine Tom Chacko about Mohanlal and Mammootty |last=Webdesk |date=16 July 2015 |website=onlookersmedia |language=en-US |access-date=4 July 2019 |archive-date=4 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704084417/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/shine-tom-chacko-about-mohanlal-and-mammootty/ |url-status=live }} He played supporting roles in several films including Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Chapters, Annayum Rasoolum, Masala Republic, and Jigarthanda DoubleX and played his first lead role in Binu S Kalady's fantasy-comedy film Ithihasa (2014) which dealt with body-swapping.
Soothravakyam (2025) Most controversial film of kerala
Early life
Shine Tom Chacko was born on 15 September 1983 in Thrissur, Kerala, to C.P. Chacko and Maria Carmel.[https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/shine-tom-chacko-father-responds-police-summons-1.10520107][https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/my-son-is-being-targeted-says-shine-toms-mother-1.10517029] He completed a B.Com degree from St. Thomas College, Thrissur.
Career
Shine started his career as an assistant director to Kamal in the early 2000s. He worked for nearly 10 years with Kamal and, during this time, appeared as a man sitting in a bus in the 2002 film Nammal directed by Kamal.{{Cite news |title=Did you know Shine Tom Chacko has appeared in 'Nammal'? – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-shine-tom-chacko-has-appeared-in-nammal/articleshow/83770413.cms |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=30 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630110658/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-shine-tom-chacko-has-appeared-in-nammal/articleshow/83770413.cms |url-status=live }} 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 in Saudi Arabia. He played a notable role in Sunil Ibrahim's Chapters (2012). The film was a box-office failure. 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 one of the highest grossing Malayalam movies in 2014.{{Cite news |title=I want to be known as the common man's director, says Binu S – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-want-to-be-known-as-the-common-mans-director-says-binu-s/articleshow/45204273.cms |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |last1=Prakash |first1=Asha |archive-date=5 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105102332/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-want-to-be-known-as-the-common-mans-director-says-binu-s/articleshow/45204273.cms |url-status=live }} 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. Both movies were unsuccessful at the box office.{{Cite news |last=Kishore |first=Kevin |date=28 August 2016 |title=Dum movie review: No 'dum' in the story |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/280816/dum-movie-review-no-dum-in-the-story.html |access-date=14 July 2021 |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=14 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714065332/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/280816/dum-movie-review-no-dum-in-the-story.html |url-status=live }}
In 2017, Shine played some notable roles in movies such as Godha, Tiyaan, Varnyathil Aashanka, Parava and Mayanadhi.{{Cite news |title=Tom Chacko gets to shine |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/290816/tom-chacko-gets-to-shine.html |access-date=14 July 2021 |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |archive-date=14 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714081548/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/mollywood/290816/tom-chacko-gets-to-shine.html |url-status=live }} Shine played the lead role in Who (2018) which is the first Malayalam movie dealing with time travel.{{Cite news |title=Who by Ajay Devaloka selected for Cannes Fest – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/who-by-ajay-devaloka-selected-for-cannes-fest/articleshow/63355030.cms |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |last1=Prakash |first1=Asha |archive-date=16 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616074424/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/who-by-ajay-devaloka-selected-for-cannes-fest/articleshow/63355030.cms |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |date=21 May 2019 |title=Moral policing vs mindless violence: Why Malayalam film 'Ishq' is a disappointment |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/moral-policing-vs-mindless-violence-why-malayalam-film-ishq-disappointment-102166 |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=14 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714082551/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/moral-policing-vs-mindless-violence-why-malayalam-film-ishq-disappointment-102166 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Ishq moview review: A tense drama powered by strong performances |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/may/18/a-tense-drama-powered-by-strong-performances-1978295.html |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=The New Indian Express |date=18 May 2019 |archive-date=14 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714082555/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/may/18/a-tense-drama-powered-by-strong-performances-1978295.html |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Anasuya |date=23 September 2020 |title='I thought I didn't have the looks to be an actor': Shine Tom Chacko |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-shine-tom-chacko-talks-about-his-upcoming-films-love-kurup-and-more/article32676890.ece |access-date=14 July 2021 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=14 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714082523/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-shine-tom-chacko-talks-about-his-upcoming-films-love-kurup-and-more/article32676890.ece |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite news |last=Nagarajan |first=Saraswathy |date=19 December 2019 |title=The 25 best Malayalam films of the decade: 'Premam', 'Maheshinte Prathikaram', 'Kumbalangi Nights' and more |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-25-best-malayalam-films-of-the-decade-premam-maheshinte-prathikaram-kumbalangi-nights-and-more/article30349548.ece |access-date=14 July 2021 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=10 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110115120/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-25-best-malayalam-films-of-the-decade-premam-maheshinte-prathikaram-kumbalangi-nights-and-more/article30349548.ece |url-status=live }}
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.{{Cite web |title='Love' movie review: A clever Hitchcockian puzzle |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/jan/30/love-movie-review-a-cleverhitchcockianpuzzle-2256788.html |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=The New Indian Express |date=30 January 2021 |archive-date=11 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211075239/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/jan/30/love-movie-review-a-cleverhitchcockianpuzzle-2256788.html |url-status=live }} In 2021, he played as police officer in Operation Java and Wolf. Both movies were critically acclaimed.{{Cite news|title=Top 20 Malayalam Movies of 2021 {{!}} Best Malayalam Films 2021 – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/mollywood/top-20-best-malayalam-movies-of-2021|access-date=14 July 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=14 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714085537/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/mollywood/top-20-best-malayalam-movies-of-2021|url-status=live}} 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.{{Citation |title=Kuruthi Review: A bold microcosmic view of society |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/malayalam/kuruthi/ottmoviereview/85210662.cms |access-date=11 August 2021 |archive-date=10 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810212839/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/malayalam/kuruthi/ottmoviereview/85210662.cms |url-status=live }} He further received critical acclaim and likes of the audience for his performance in Kurup (2021)
In 2022, he appeared in the critically acclaimed Veyil, Bheeshma Parvam and Pada.
Shine made his Tamil debut in 2022 with Beast, an action drama starring Vijay and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles.{{Cite news |title=Popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko joins 'Thalapathy 65' – Times of India ► |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-malayalam-actor-shine-tom-chacko-joins-thalapathy-65/articleshow/82401189.cms |access-date=14 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=5 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505183524/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-malayalam-actor-shine-tom-chacko-joins-thalapathy-65/articleshow/82401189.cms |url-status=live }} The film was commercially successful, grossing over {{INR}}300 crore at box office.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nelson-dilipkumar-reveals-why-he-enjoyed-shooting-for-beast-the-most/articleshow/103353542.cms|title=Nelson Dilipkumar reveals why he enjoyed shooting for 'Beast' the most|date=4 September 2023|website=The Times of India|quote=The film was a commercial success and made more than Rs 300 crore at the box office. }}
Shine made his Telugu debut in 2023 with Dasara, an action drama starring Nani and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles.
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}
=Malayalam films=
=Other language films =
Awards and nominations
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| Award | Year | Category | Film | Result | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |
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| SIIMA Awards | 2019 | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) | Ishq | {{Won}} | |
| 3rd IIFA Utsavam
|2023 |Performance in a Negative Role (Telugu) |{{won}} |{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/iifa-utsavam-2024-winners-list-rajinikanth-jailer-best-picture-aishwarya-rai-vikram-win-big-2607834-2024-09-28|title=IIFA Utsavam 2024: Rajinikanth's Jailer is Best Picture, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram win big|date=28 September 2024|work=India Today|accessdate=1 October 2024}} |
Controversies
On 31 January 2015, Shine Tom Chacko and four women were arrested in Kochi for allegedly possessing narcotics.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-shine-tom-chacko-models-among-5-arrested-on-drug-charge/article6842417.ece |title=Malayalam actor Chacko among 5 held on drug charge in Kochi |date=31 January 2015 |website=The Hindu |language=en |access-date=12 May 2019 |archive-date=13 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513180048/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-shine-tom-chacko-models-among-5-arrested-on-drug-charge/article6842417.ece |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianet.in/ernakulam-news/cocaine-case-actor-shine-others-granted-bail.html|title=Asianet-Breaking News {{!}}Kerala Local News {{!}}Kerala Latest News {{!}} Kerala Breaking News{{!}}News|website=Asianet.in|access-date=4 July 2019|archive-date=4 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704084709/https://www.asianet.in/ernakulam-news/cocaine-case-actor-shine-others-granted-bail.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/shine-tom-chacko-opens-about-arrest-and-jail-life-movies-career-drug-case-1.3923957 |title=ഞാന് വീണത് മറ്റാര്ക്കോ വെച്ച വലയിലായിരിക്കാം; മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് ഷൈന് ടോം ചാക്കോ |website=Mathrubhumi |date=3 July 2019 |language=en |access-date=4 July 2019 |archive-date=4 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704084921/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/shine-tom-chacko-opens-about-arrest-and-jail-life-movies-career-drug-case-1.3923957 |url-status=live }}
On 11 February 2025, he was acquitted by the court from all the charges.{{Cite web |last=Pratap |first=Giti |date=2025-02-11 |title=Kerala Court acquits actor Shine Tom Chacko, 6 others in drug case |url=https://www.barandbench.com/news/kerala-court-acquits-actor-shine-tom-chacko-6-others-in-drug-case |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news |language=en}}
On April 17 2025, he was accused by Vincy Aloshious of misbehaviour under the influence of drugs on their film set.{{cite web |title=Shine Tom Chacko drug case: Malayalam actor Vincy Aloshious accuses him of misbehaviour, drug abuse on film set |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-vincy-aloshious-accuses-shine-tom-chacko-of-misbehaviour-drug-abuse-in-film-set/article69459626.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=17 April 2025}} Facing allegations of drug use on film sets, he reportedly fled the scene during a narcotics raid at a Kochi hotel by jumping from the building's third floor window.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=T. N. M. |date=2025-04-17 |title=Shine Tom Chacko jumps out of third floor window, flees hotel to escape drug raid |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/shine-tom-chacko-jumps-out-of-third-floor-window-flees-hotel-to-escape-drug-raid |access-date=2025-04-18 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|3557375|Shine Tom Chacko}}
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