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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.[2][3] 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.

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Early life

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Shine Tom Chacko was born on 15 September 1983 in Thrissur, Kerala, to C.P. Chacko and Maria Carmel.[4][5] He completed a B.Com degree from St. Thomas College, Thrissur.

Career

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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.[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 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.[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. Both movies were unsuccessful 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 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.[18] The film was commercially successful, grossing over ₹300 crore at box office.[19]

Shine made his Telugu debut in 2023 with Dasara, an action drama starring Nani and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles.

Controversies

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On 31 January 2015, Shine Tom Chacko and four women were arrested in Kochi for allegedly possessing narcotics.[20] 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.[21][22]

On 11 February 2025, he was acquitted by the court from all the charges.[23]

On April 17 2025, he was accused by Vincy Aloshious of misbehaviour under the influence of drugs on their film set.[24] 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.[25]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Malayalam films

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List of Shine Tom Chacko Malayalam language film credits
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Nammal Bus passenger Uncredited
2011 Gaddama Basheer
Salt N' Pepper Dubbing director
2012 Ee Adutha Kaalathu Serial killer
Chapters Vinod / Choonda
Da Thadiya Streetside salesman
2013 Annayum Rasoolum Abu
5 Sundarikal Servant Segment: Gauri
Arikil Oraal Alfred
Kaanchi Vijayan
2014 Pakida Sunny
Hang Over Noor
Konthayum Poonoolum Martin
Masala Republic Sivan Kutty
Ithihasa Alvy Benedict / Janaki
2015 Viswasam Athalle Ellam Jomon
Ottaal Boss
Saigal Paadukayaanu Chandra Babu
2016 Style Crazy man at the church Cameo appearance
Kammatipaadam Johny
Mohavalayam
Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Suku
Dooram Sam
Dum Anthony [26]
Popcorn Kinder [27][28]
Koppayile Kodumkaatu Appu
2017 Godha Kidilam Feroz
Prethamundu Sookshikuka 'Ethics' Babu
Tiyaan Jameel
Varnyathil Aashanka Pratheesh
Mannankattayum Kariyilayum Kishore
Avarude Raavukal Shine
Parava Rauf
Mayanadhi Shine John Cameo appearance
2018 Sakhavinte Priyasakhi
Kayamkulam Kochunni Kochu Pillai
Who John
Ottakoru Kaamukan Vincent
2019 Oru Kaatil Oru Paaykappal Ajith Menon
Ishq Alwin
Mask Alby John
Unda Jojo Samson
My Santa Police officer Cameo appearance
Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha Shine
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 [29]
Bhramam Stag Hunter Cameo appearance
Kurup Bhasi Pillai
2022 Veyil Jomy Mathew
Bheeshma Parvam Anjootti Peter
Pada Sadik Hasanar [30]
Panthrandu Pathro
Kochaal Pinker Babu
Adithattu Ambross
Thallumaala S.I. Reji
Kudukku Evan
Kumari Kaanhirangat Dhruvan Thampuran
Padavettu Mohanan
Roy CI Ajit Easwar
Vichithram Jackson
Bharatha Circus Anoop
2023 Djinn Sudheep
Christopher DYSP George Kottrakkan [31]
Boomerang Roney [32]
Corona Papers Kaakka Paappi [33]
Adi Sajeev Nair [34]
Neelavelicham Nanukkuttan [35]
Madhura Manohara Moham Vishnu Cameo appearance
Live Sam John Vakathanam [36]
Kurukkan Hari [37]
Maharani Ajeesh [38]
Dance Party [39]
Kannur Squad CPO Subhash Cameo appearance[40]
2024 Vivekanandan Viralanu Vivekanandan [41]
Iyer In Arabia Freddy [42][43]
Thundu Shibin [44]
Thankamani [45]
Malayalee From India Dr. Sajin Babu [46]
Nadikar Himself Cameo appearance[47]
Once Upon a Time in Kochi Ram Kumar [48]
Little Hearts Sharon [49]
Adios Amigo Sojan [50]
Thaanara Adarsh Sreevaraham [51]
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam Jeevan Thomas [52]
2025 Dominic and the Ladies' Purse Alby [53]
Chattuli [54]
Abhilasham [55]
Bazooka Franco Salvastone [56]
Alappuzha Gymkhana City Police Commissioner [57]
The Protector [57]
Soothravakyam Chief Inspector Christo Xavier [58]
Meesha Kitho [59]
Diés Iraé Manu/Philip Sebastian [60]
2026 Velleppam Sakhavu [61]
Shukran [62]
TBA Aaraam Thirukalpana † TBA Post-production[63]
TBA Paradise Circus † Victor Post-production[64]
TBA Dhoomakethu † TBA Filming[65][66]

Other language films

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List of Shine Tom Chacko other language film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
2022 Beast Malik Tamil [67]
2023 Dasara Chinna Nambi Telugu [68]
Rangabali MLA Parasuram
Jigarthanda DoubleX Jeyakodi Tamil [69]
2024 Devara: Part 1 Kora Telugu [70]
2025 Daaku Maharaaj Inspector Stephen Raj
Robinhood Victor Varghese [71]
Good Bad Ugly Shanmuga "Simon" Tamil [72]
Mark Adikeshava Kannada

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Film Result Ref.
SIIMA Awards 2019 Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) Ishq Won [73]
3rd IIFA Utsavam 2023 Performance in a Negative Role (Telugu) Dasara Won [74]

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Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former predominantly active in . Chacko began his film career as an under Kamal for approximately nine years before transitioning to acting, with an early minor role in (2002) and a more substantial debut in (2011). His breakthrough came with the lead role in (2014), which became the highest-grossing film of that year, followed by critically noted antagonist performances in Kammatti Paadam (2016) and (2019), the latter earning him the South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role. He has since expanded into Tamil films with Beast (2022) and maintained a prolific output in supporting and villainous roles across genres like action, thriller, and drama. In April 2025, Chacko was arrested in for alleged drug consumption after fleeing a at a , amid claims of toward a co-star on the set of Soothravakyam, which he publicly apologized for, attributing it to his "natural style" while denying intoxication at the time. He was released on but faced scrutiny over prior drug-related allegations, including a 2015 arrest from which he was acquitted. In June 2025, Chacko sustained injuries in a near , , in which his father, C. P. Chacko, died en route to the hospital.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Shine Tom Chacko was born on September 15, 1983, in , , , . He was raised in a middle-class family with Christian roots, typical of Kerala's Syrian Christian communities, where his parents, C.P. Chacko and Mariya Carmel, provided a supportive environment amid the region's culturally rich backdrop of , theater, and emerging cinema. His upbringing in rural-urban exposed him early to local storytelling traditions and film influences, fostering an innate interest in narratives that later shaped his career path, though specific childhood anecdotes remain sparsely documented in public records. C.P. Chacko, his father, played a pivotal role in family dynamics, offering unwavering emotional backing during personal challenges, while the household included siblings such as brother Joe John Chacko and sister Riya Mary Chacko, contributing to a close-knit familial structure.

Education and initial interests

Shine Tom Chacko completed his secondary education up to Class XII at a school in Ponnani, Malappuram district, Kerala. From an early age, he showed interest in performing arts, participating in school plays starting from preschool and continuing through 9th grade. In 11th and 12th grades, he earned best actor recognition at the Malappuram district youth festival and competed in monoacting at the state-level arts festival. These experiences, including exposure to diverse art forms via Kerala school youth festivals, ignited his aspiration for a career in acting and cinema. He then enrolled at , where he earned a B.Com degree specializing in Travel and Tourism between 2000 and 2002. Although his college years involved participation in campus festivals when attendance permitted, his primary formative pursuits remained rooted in the artistic engagements from school that shaped his entertainment interests.

Career beginnings

Assistant director roles

Shine Tom Chacko commenced his professional involvement in the in 2002 as an under Kamal, starting with the Nammal. This collaboration marked his entry into production roles, where he supported directing duties on Kamal's projects spanning genres like drama and comedy. He continued assisting Kamal on subsequent films, including Perumazhakkalam (2004), Karutha Pakshikal (2006), Goal (2007), Minnaminnikoottam (2008), and Daddy Cool (2009). These credits encompassed responsibilities in coordinating shoots, managing crews, and ensuring logistical efficiency across multiple productions. The assistant director phase extended approximately nine years through the late 2000s and early , during which Chacko developed foundational industry networks with filmmakers, actors, and technicians in . This tenure under a established director like Kamal provided exposure to diverse filmmaking processes, from planning to on-set execution, prior to his shift toward on-screen work.

Transition to acting

After serving as an under Kamal for approximately nine years, starting with the 2002 film , Shine Tom Chacko decided to pursue acting, having viewed the role as a pathway to gain industry experience and contacts despite initial self-doubt about his appearance. He lacked the confidence to directly approach directors for roles earlier, instead leveraging his familiarity to secure opportunities in , where entry for newcomers often relies on established networks rather than open auditions. Chacko's acting debut came in 2011 with Khaddama (also known as Gaddama), where he portrayed the supporting character Basheer, marking his first on-screen appearance after completing his assistant work. This transition was gradual, as he continued balancing limited acting prospects with the constraints of the industry, which favored established faces and offered few substantial parts to former crew members without prior visibility. Subsequent early efforts involved cameo and minor roles, such as in (2012) and (2013), reflecting initial in peripheral characters amid the competitive landscape of films, where protagonists typically required marketable appeal. These appearances provided modest exposure but highlighted challenges like sparse lead opportunities, prompting Chacko to persist through incremental gains rather than immediate prominence.

Acting career

Debut and early roles

Shine Tom Chacko made his debut in the 2011 Malayalam film , directed by Kamal, portraying the supporting character Basheer, a role he took on after serving as the film's . The , centered on the hardships faced by a Malayali domestic worker in and starring , marked his transition from behind-the-scenes work to on-screen appearances, though it received mixed commercial success. In the ensuing years, Chacko continued with minor supporting roles in films such as (2012), a thriller involving intertwined urban lives, and (2013), a romantic drama depicting an interfaith love story. He followed with appearances in Chapters (2013), an anthology exploring personal dilemmas, and Masala Republic (2014), a . These early credits typically cast him in secondary, often understated parts, which provided limited exposure and no notable awards, but laid groundwork for his growing familiarity within circles.

Breakthrough performances

Shine Tom Chacko's breakthrough performances emerged in the late 2010s, particularly through roles that demonstrated his prowess in embodying antagonistic and psychologically complex characters, garnering critical praise and awards within . These portrayals marked a shift toward more demanding parts following his early supporting work, elevating his profile amid commercially viable films that resonated with audiences. A pivotal turn came in the 2019 romantic thriller Ishq, directed by Anu C. Pillai, where Chacko played Alwin, a domineering enforcing moral through violence and possession. His interpretation of the role's unhinged intensity drew acclaim for evoking visceral audience revulsion, with reviewers highlighting sequences of domestic tension and confrontation as standout for their authenticity and menace. described the performance as so convincingly creepy that it redefined emotional unease on screen. This earned him the Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) at the 2019 Asianet Film Awards, underscoring peer and industry recognition for his nuanced handling of moral ambiguity. Further cementing his versatility, Chacko portrayed Saji in the 2019 ensemble drama , directed by Madhu C. Narayanan, depicting a volatile, trauma-driven brother in a narrative exploring familial dysfunction. The film's critical and commercial success, praised for its raw realism, spotlighted his ability to infuse restrained fury and vulnerability, contributing to its status as a cultural touchstone in cinema. Co-stars and director endorsements emphasized his commitment to method-like immersion, distinguishing his work from conventional villainy. These roles collectively expanded his opportunities in lead-negative spaces, evidenced by subsequent casting in high-profile projects.

Roles in other languages

Shine Tom Chacko entered with the 2023 action drama Dasara, directed by Srikanth Odela, where he portrayed Thurpugutta Chinna Nambi, a ruthless enforcer and supporting antagonist opposite lead Nani. His performance, marked by raw intensity and dialect-specific mannerisms, contributed to the film's pan-India appeal, earning praise for matching the protagonist's emotional depth in revenge-driven sequences. The movie grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide, expanding Chacko's visibility beyond audiences through its commercial success and technical execution in depicting collieries. In , Chacko took on a supporting role in the 2023 neo-noir Jigarthanda DoubleX, directed by , appearing amid its in a blending and redemption. While the film's reception highlighted its stylistic ambition, Chacko's contribution aligned with his established archetype of layered antagonists, though it garnered less spotlight than his Telugu outing due to the industry's emphasis on native leads. These cross-lingual ventures differed from Chacko's work by demanding adaptation to higher-budget spectacles and broader marketing, with Telugu projects offering wider theatrical reach—Dasara premiered across multiple languages—versus 's intimate, script-driven realism. Language barriers posed logistical hurdles, as Chacko maintained character continuity over extended shoots spanning 10 months amid 10 concurrent films, relying on dubbed performances that risked lip-sync discrepancies from original deliveries. This shift elevated his career trajectory, securing subsequent Telugu opportunities while underscoring the value of versatile intensity over linguistic fluency in regional expansions.

Recent projects and versatility

Chattuli, a thriller directed by Jithin Jithu, featured Chacko in a lead role alongside Jaffer Idukki and , exploring themes of revenge in the Attappadi forest. The film premiered theatrically on February 21, 2025, before its OTT release on Manorama Max on October 20, 2025. Bangalore High, a social drama helmed by VK Prakash, casts Chacko as the in a narrative addressing , co-starring , , and . The project's first look poster, unveiled on July 22, 2025, emphasized an anti-drug message with Chacko depicted pointing at the viewer under the slogan "Say No to Drugs." It is scheduled for theatrical release on October 31, 2025. Other 2025 releases include Good Bad Ugly, a multilingual action-comedy, and Soothravakyam, where Chacko portrays a collaborating with to support underprivileged students. These projects, spanning thrillers, social commentaries, and ensemble-driven narratives, underscore Chacko's adaptability across genres, building on his reputation for embodying multifaceted roles in . His sustained output in lead and character parts reflects ongoing industry demand, evidenced by multiple simultaneous productions despite external challenges.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Shine Tom Chacko hails from a family in Mundoor, , , where his father, C. P. Chacko, worked as a businessman, and his mother, Maria Carmel, managed the household. He has one brother, Jo John Chacko, and two sisters, Riya Mary and Sumi, the latter two residing in . C. P. Chacko died on June 6, 2025, at age 73, in a road accident on the near Palacode, , while the family traveled for medical consultations in Bengaluru. Chacko was married to Thabeetha until their separation around 2020; they have a son, Siyal, born circa 2015. In a 2023 interview, Chacko stated that Siyal resides with his mother and maintains no ongoing contact with him, emphasizing that separation benefits the child by allowing stability with one parent. Chacko became engaged to fashion model Thanuja on January 1, 2024, after a long-term relationship, but ended it in mid-2024, describing it as having turned toxic; he confirmed his single status publicly thereafter.

Health and accidents

On June 6, 2025, Shine Tom Chacko was involved in a car accident near in , resulting in multiple injuries that necessitated immediate hospitalization at Dharmapuri Government Medical College Hospital. He sustained a in his left hand, a small crack in his spine, and wounds requiring approximately 30 stitches, primarily on the left hand. By late June 2025, Chacko reported ongoing recovery from these injuries, with no further public disclosures of long-term complications.

2015 cocaine arrest and trial

On January 30, 2015, police raided a flat in , , arresting Shine Tom Chacko and four women—Reshma Rengaswamy, Silvestor, Babu, and Sneha—for alleged possession and consumption of , marking Kerala's first documented case involving the substance. Officers reported seizing approximately 7 grams of from Reshma Rengaswamy's possession during the operation, with allegations that the group was actively consuming the drug in the apartment. The accused faced charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, for possession, consumption, and related offenses, with police filing a case at the Town North station. Subsequently, three additional individuals—Collins, Raj, and —were arrested for allegedly supplying the to Reshma and Silvestor. Chacko and the initial arrestees were remanded to judicial custody, serving in jail before the granted them conditional bail on March 30, 2015. The trial began in 2018 at the Additional Sessions Court, where the prosecution relied on the seized sample, forensic reports on the substance, and testimonies claiming observed consumption and procurement. Police evidence included blood and urine samples from the accused for narcotic traces, alongside procedural documentation of the raid and seizure under NDPS protocols. The case highlighted initial investigative claims of direct involvement but proceeded amid scrutiny of chain-of-custody for the contraband and sample integrity.

Acquittal and aftermath

On February 11, 2025, the Additional Sessions Court acquitted Shine Tom Chacko and six others in the 2015 cocaine possession case, ruling that chemical analysis of samples showed no traces of the substance and that the prosecution failed to establish possession or consumption. The court highlighted procedural lapses by the police, including improper evidence collection and chain-of-custody violations, which undermined the case's credibility. In response, Chacko attributed his prolonged involvement in the case to a lack of political or influential backing, claiming it led to his without means to resolve it sooner. His father, C.P. Chacko, described the charges as a deliberate framing, expressing relief at the verdict's affirmation of innocence. Industry commentary remained muted, with no formal statements from major associations, though the decision aligned with Chacko's prior continuation of work on post-2015 . The acquittal cleared the legal obstacle, enabling uninterrupted professional commitments, as evidenced by Chacko's ongoing involvement in productions backed by figures like , though it did not erase lingering public associations with the decade-old allegations. No immediate surge in role offers was reported, but prevented further trial-related disruptions to his career .

Controversies

2025 drug raid incident

On April 16, 2025, the City police's anti-narcotics squad conducted a raid at a hotel in North , , targeting suspected drug consumption among guests. CCTV footage captured Shine Tom Chacko, present in a third-floor room with companions, fleeing the premises around 11 p.m. by jumping from the third-floor window to the second floor, then proceeding through a area and stairs to exit the hotel. No narcotics were reportedly recovered from Chacko's room during the search. Chacko was issued a notice to appear for questioning on April 19, 2025, at North Police Station. During interrogation, he admitted to prior drug use for "energy" purposes and acknowledged associations with known dealers, including individuals named Sajeer and Taslima, based on such as phone records and footage presented by police. He denied consuming drugs at the hotel that night, though police rejected this claim, classifying him as a consumer under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Chacko was arrested later that day under NDPS provisions for his role in the incident but released on after procedures, with the investigation continuing into his escape and potential to broader narcotics . This event occurred amid heightened scrutiny of drug use in the film industry, where police raids in hotels have uncovered over 50 cases involving actors and crew since early 2024, often tied to and consumption at private parties.

Sexual misconduct allegations and resolution

In April 2025, actress filed complaints with the Association of Movie Artists (AMMA) and the film's Internal Complaints Committee, alleging that co-star Shine Tom Chacko misbehaved with her and other crew members on the set of the film Soothravakyam while under the influence of drugs. Aloshious described the incident as involving inappropriate conduct following Chacko's alleged consumption of a "white powdery substance," which she claimed led to disruptive and offensive behavior toward her. No criminal charges were filed against Chacko in connection with these specific allegations, and the matter was addressed through industry channels rather than legal proceedings. Chacko initially did not publicly respond to the accusations but later expressed regret during a promotional event for Soothravakyam on July 8, 2025, in Puthukad, . He stated, "If anything I did caused trouble or if you were hurt, I am sorry," framing the apology as acknowledgment of any unintended harm without explicitly confirming the details of or use. Aloshious accepted the apology, describing the resolution as mutual and indicating that "the matter is now over and settled," allowing both actors to proceed with joint film promotions. The allegations drew limited independent corroboration beyond Aloshious's account, though another actress, Aparna John, separately claimed similar instances of indecent remarks with sexual connotations from Chacko on a different project, which she linked to his pattern of behavior. No formal industry sanctions, such as suspensions from AMMA, were reported following the reconciliation, and the film Soothravakyam continued toward release without apparent delays tied to the dispute.

Filmography

Malayalam films

Shine Tom Chacko made his acting debut in with the 2011 drama , portraying a minor role. He initially appeared in supporting capacities in films such as Ee Adutha Kaalath (2012), a comedy-drama, and (2013), a romantic drama. His breakthrough came with the 2014 fantasy comedy , where he took on a supporting role in a body-swapping narrative that became one of the highest-grossing films that year. Subsequent roles diversified across genres, including villainous parts in action dramas like Kammatti Paadam (2016) and lead performances in innovative thrillers such as Who (2018), the first film to explore .
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011MinorDrama debut.
2012Ee Adutha KaalathMinorComedy-drama.
2013MinorRomantic drama.
2014SupportingFantasy comedy; box-office success.
2016Kammatti PaadamVillainAction drama.
2016Annmariya KalippilanuSupporting (Suku)Family drama.
2017GodhaSupportingSports comedy.
2017SupportingDrama.
2017Varnyathil AashankaSupportingDrama.
2017ParavaSupportingComing-of-age drama.
2018WhoLeadTime travel thriller; pioneering genre entry.
2019Villain (Alwin)Thriller.
2019UndaSupportingComedy-drama.
2020SupportingComedy-drama.
2021Supporting (police officer)Crime thriller.
2021Supporting (police officer)Action thriller.
2022VeyilSupportingDrama.
2022SupportingAction drama.
2022PadaSupportingPolitical thriller.
By 2022, Chacko had established versatility in supporting, antagonistic, and lead roles across dramas, thrillers, and comedies, often portraying intense or authoritative characters like police officers. His work in (2019) highlighted his capability in negative roles within thrillers.

Telugu and Tamil films

Shine Tom Chacko entered the Tamil film industry in 2022 with Beast, directed by , portraying a masked terrorist leader who hijacks a mall and holds hostages, serving as an opposite lead actor Vijay. The film, an action thriller released on April 13, 2022, achieved commercial success with a worldwide gross exceeding ₹380 against a budget of ₹150 . His role marked his first venture outside , though he later expressed reservations about the project's execution in interviews. In 2023, Chacko made his Telugu debut in Dasara, directed by Srikanth Odela, playing the Chinna Nambi, a ruthless mine enforcer in a Godavarikhani-set drama starring Nani. Released on March 30, 2023, the film earned critical acclaim for its raw depiction of mining life and collected over ₹270 globally. Chacko's was highlighted for its intensity and continuity, maintained over 10 months amid 10 other projects, with audiences noting its near-parity with the lead in impact during the first half. Later that year, he appeared in the Tamil film , a period action drama directed by , in a supporting role alongside and . Released on September 21, 2023, it received positive reviews for its stylistic Western influences, holding an 8/10 rating on from over 11,000 users. Chacko continued in Telugu cinema with Devara: Part 1 in 2024, directed by , featuring in a role that drew attention for its commanding presence in the ensemble cast led by . The action-adventure film, released on September 27, 2024, grossed over ₹500 crore worldwide. His contributions in these regional outings emphasized antagonistic and character-driven parts, expanding his portfolio beyond leads.

Awards and nominations

Wins

Shine Tom Chacko received the (SIIMA) for Best Actor in a Negative Role in the category for his portrayal of the in the 2019 thriller , with the award presented in 2021. In 2022, he was awarded the Kalabhavan Mani Memorial Award by the Joy Charitable Trust for his performance as a ruthless gangster in the biographical crime film Kurup (2021), recognizing excellence in negative roles as per the award's criteria honoring the late actor . He also secured the Best Actor in a Character Role (Male) at the Movie Street Film Awards 2020 for his supporting turn in the action comedy Unda (2019).

Nominations

Shine Tom Chacko has garnered nominations primarily for his portrayals of antagonistic characters, highlighting industry recognition of his intensity in such roles despite not securing wins in these instances. At the 10th (SIIMA) in 2022, he was nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a () category for his depiction of a ruthless associate in the biographical Kurup (). In 2024, Chacko received a nomination at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards for Best Performance in a (Telugu) for his as the leader Vedudu in the action drama Dasara (2023), a performance noted for its menacing presence amid the film's backdrop. These nominations underscore a pattern of acclaim for Chacko's ability to embody complex villains in both and , extending his reputation beyond lead heroic parts.

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