Tini Tom Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Other Name(s)	• Tiny Tom • Devassy • Dupe
Profession(s)	• Actor • Mimicry Artist • Television Presenter
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film(s) • Malayalam: Mimics Action 500 (1995) as 'The Mimics' Stage Presenter' • Tamil: Operation Arapaima (2022)
Awards, Achievements	2017 • Critics Award for Best Actor • Abu Memorial Award for Best Actor 2018: • Guiness World Record for hosting and judging the comedy show 'Comedy Utsavam' on Flowers TV live for 12 hours non-stop 2022 • An award at the Kerala Vision Film Awards • Kalabhavan Mani Memorial Award for Charity Work 2023 • An award from Kalabhavan Mani Foundation
Personal Life
Date of Birth	14 March 1976 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2025)	49 Years
Birthplace	North Paravur, Kerala, India
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	North Paravur
School	St. Albert's High School, Ernakulam
College/University	• St. Albert's College, Ernakulam • Maharaja's College, Kochi
Educational Qualification(s)	• Pre-Degree Course (PDC) from St. Albert's College • A degree in Politics from Maharaja's College
Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Address	Palatty House Edans, III/521-F, VJ Varghese Lane Muthirapadam, Thaikkattukara, Aluva, Kerala
Controversy	Backlash Over Mammootty's Mimicry: In 2024, Tini Tom stirred controversy after he performed a funny act mimicking actor Mammootty's character 'Kodumon Potti' from the film 'Bramayugam' at an award show. While some found it entertaining, many netizens called it disrespectful. One even said it was "misfortunate" that Mammootty had to see it. The backlash was so intense that it affected Tom's mindset and strained his friendship with Mammootty. [1]The Times of India
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	14 April
Family
Wife/Spouse	Roopa aka Rupa (homemaker)
Children	Son- Adam Daughter- None
Parents	Father- Tomy T.D. (engineer)
Siblings	Brother- None Sister- Tincy
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• Maruti • Honda Brio • Ford Escort (second-hand) • Scorpio (2 - Black and White) • BMW 5-Series 530D M Sport • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport • Ford Mustang (bought in 2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tini Tom

• Tini Tom has great admiration for actor and film producer Mammootty. He once said that he fears only God and him, out of love. In an interview, he shared that he used to eagerly read Mammootty’s memoirs as a child. He added,
  

  This is a photo I have kept in my house. My mother was the biggest Mammootty fan in our house. Since we always learn from our moms, I also learned to love Mammukka and became his biggest fan.”

• Tom was once enrolled in the LLB program at Dr. RML College of Law in Bangalore, but he then chose to leave the course before completing it.

• He holds a blue belt in karate.

• Tini Tom started his career as a mimicry artist. He then performed in association with well-known institutions like Cochin Guinness, Seven Arts, and Kalabhavan, which helped him gain experience and opportunities.

• Tini once appeared on Asianet’s comedy show titled ‘Tom & Jerry’ alongside actor Guinness Pakru, which became a hit and led them into commercial films.

• Tini played the role of ‘Prasad’ in the film ‘Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham’ in 1998.
  

  A poster of the film ‘Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham’ (1998)

• He gained recognition through her performance as ‘Krishnan Kutty’ in the 2003 film ‘Pattalam.’
  

  A poster of the film ‘Pattalam’ (2003)

• In 2005, he played the role of actor Mammootty’s dupe in a romantic drama film titled ‘Boyy Friennd.’
  

  A poster of the film ‘Boyy Friennd’ (2005)

• In 2007, he played the roles of ‘Jamal’ and a police officer in the films ‘Athishayan’ and ‘Heart Beats’ respectively.
  

  Tini Tom (right) as ‘Jamal’ in a still from the film ‘Athishayan’ (2007)

• Tom has also appeared in many television reality shows, including as a judge on ‘Comedy Stars’ (2009) (Asianet), as a host on ‘Comedy Mamankam’ (2017) (Asianet), and as a judge on ‘Top Singer 2’ (2022) (Flowers TV).
  

  Tini Tom (left) in a still from the reality show ‘Comedy Mamankam’ (2017)

• In 2008, Tiny Tom bought an 8-cents plot near Aluva in Kerala to build his dream home, Eden. He saved money for it through years of stage performances as a mimic.
  

  Tini Tom’s house

• His work as ‘Supran’ in the satirical comedy film ‘Pranchiyettan & the Saint’ (2010) was appreciated by the viewers. The Thrissur Malayalam dialect he used in the film earned him great praise.
  

  A poster of the film ‘Pranchiyettan & the Saint’ (2010)

• Tom has worked in many other films, such as ‘Indian Rupee’ (2011), ‘Beautiful’ (2011), ‘Spirit’ (2012), ‘Isaac Newton S/O Philipose’ (2013), ‘Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty’ (2013), ‘Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum’ (2016), and ‘Big Brother’ (2020).
  

  Tini Tom as ‘Khan’ in a still from the film ‘Big Brother’ (2020)

• Tom was elected as an executive member of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) in 2017 and was re-elected for the third time in 2024.

• On 1 November 2022, Tini participated in Kerala Excise Department’s campaign ‘Yes to Football, No to Drugs,’ an initiative aimed at promoting drug-free lifestyle among youth, and emerged as the winner.
  

  Tini Tom’s Facebook post about participating in the Kerala Excise Department’s campaign ‘Yes to Football, No to Drugs’

• In 2023, he received the UAE Golden Visa.
  

  Tini Tom while receiving the UAE Golden Visa

• In May 2023, Tini, as an executive member of AMMA, attended an event where he talked about his concern over widespread use of drugs in the Malayalam film industry. He said it was serious enough that he and his wife decided to keep their son away from acting.

• In June 2024, Tom shared that false rumours of him being Mammootty’s regular body double strained their long-standing friendship, as constant trolling created awkwardness between them.

• Tini is an avid animal lover and has a pet cat named Varkey.
  

  Tini Tom with his pet

• He is a fitness enthusiast and often hits the gym.
  

  Tini Tom while working out at a gym