This man left job as software engineer, worked as AD, now is a highest-paid actor

This actor is quite popular in the Malayalam film industry. He has been part of some interesting movies and delivered big hits. The handsome and talented actor is admired for his choices and versatility and depth in performances on screen. In 2012, he made his debut and, since then, has been unstoppable. But did you know, before becoming an actor, he was an engineer? Post-engineering, he did model advertisements, which helped him get into the acting industry.

The Malayalam actor we are talking about was born in Kerala in a Syro-Malabar Catholic family. After completing his schooling at Don Bosco High School, he studied electronics engineering at the Tamil Nadu College of Engineering in Coimbatore. After completing his engineering degree, this South Star worked for some time at Cognisant Technology Solutions. But life had other plans for him and he eventually ventured into the world of acting.

The actor we are talking about is none other than Tovino Thomas. He started his filmy career as an assistant director for the movie Theevram, which stars Dulquer Salmaan. In 2012, Tovino made his debut with the movie Prabhuvinte Makkal. He is born to Adv. Ellikkal Thomas and Sheela Thomas and is the youngest son. The actor rose to fame with movies like ABCD, Ennu Ninte Moideen, and others. In 2014, the actor took nuptial vows with Lidiya, his girlfriend for many years. The couple has two kids a daughter named Izza and a son named Tahaan.

Some of Tovino Thomas' popular movies include Charlie, Monsoon Mangoes, Ezra, Maari 2, Lucifer, Forensic, Dear Friend, Naaradan, Vaashi, 2018, and Ajayante Randam Moshanam. He worked with superstar Mohanlal in movies like Lucifer, Koothara, etc.The actor has two big movies lined up next: L2: Empuraan and Identity. In Empuraan, Thomas will again share screen space with Mohanlal. The actor's hard work helped him grab some incredible movies and made him one of the highest-paid actors in the Malayalam film industry. Reportedly, the Minnal Murali star charges Rs 3 to 6 crore per project.