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Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Malayalam actor who worked with Dulquer Salmaan, Tovino Thomas reveals he runs kirana store to make ends meet
Actor Kannan Changanaserry, better known as Kannan Sagar, is not a new face to Malayalam cinema. He is well-known for performing mimicry on stage and playing supporting roles in various films with stars like Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas. But he revealed another side to himself that many might not know about on Facebook. (Also Read: Marco star Unni Mukundan says superheroes helped keep the child in him alive and sustain in 'harsh' film industry) Kannan Sagar and Dulquer Salmaan in a still from the Malayalam film Charlie (2015). Kannan posted a picture of himself smiling in front of a little kirana store. Revealing that he owns the store, the actor wrote a long note on how 'business, too, is an art' because it's built on 'buying, selling, and lending on credit'. He wrote of how customers' faces change when he asks them to pay delayed dues, with some of them replying rudely or with casual threats. The actor wrote that he 'gently' tries to 'draw out their stories' irrespective of how they behave with him. 'No anger. No irritation. No loaded words. Because the moment a conversation turns cold or tense, a customer is lost,' he writes, adding, 'Coming from an arts background, I struggled to find my footing in business. I was fooled more than once. I knew nothing about market tactics. Many told me outright – business isn't for someone like you.' Kannan then revealed why he had to run a kirana store in the first place despite acting in films, 'This shop was born from a persistent thought in my wife's heart: that we need something steady for the safety of the family and to meet daily needs as there are some days when art isn't enough to sustain the family.' Who is Kannan Sagar? Kannan has played supporting roles in numerous Malayalam films through the years. He played Dulquer's friend in Charlie (2015), a folk singer in Biju Menon's Mera Naam Shaji (2019), a key role in Tovino's Anweshippin Kandethum (2024) and more. In a 2022 Facebook post, the actor revealed that people would initially laugh at him when he asked them for roles, but director Martin Prakkat, whom he has known for years, offered him roles in ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013), Charlie, and Udaharanam Sujatha (2017), changing his life.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Tovino Thomas pens heartfelt tribute to parents
Malayalam star Tovino Thomas recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message celebrating his parents' 42 years of togetherness. Posting a beautiful family portrait, the actor expressed gratitude and admiration for the values his parents instilled in him and his siblings. 'A story 42 years old. Begun by two, grown to 15 now. My biggest asset, my family,' Tovino wrote. 'Congrats Appa & Amma, for 42 years of togetherness... We learned from you to be happy with what we have and to dream big when we can.' The actor, who is riding high on his professional achievements, was recently honoured with the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor for his roles in Ajayante Randam Moshanam and Anweshippin Kandethum. He also bagged the Best Asian Actor award at the Septimius Awards 2023 for his acclaimed performance in 2018. Tovino's next project, Narivetta, has already piqued interest. Directed by Anuraj Manohar and produced by Tippu Shah and Shiyas Hassan, the political drama is based on true events and will feature Tamil filmmaker Cheran in his Malayalam acting debut. The film is written by Abin Joseph, with music by Jakes Bejoy and cinematography by Vijay. Calling it a deeply emotional journey, Tovino had earlier shared, 'This is a film I've been eagerly waiting for... It will entertain and make you think.' With Narivetta, Tovino continues to push creative boundaries, both emotionally and politically.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
My biggest asset, my family: Tovino Thomas
Chennai: Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas has now penned an adorable post to his parents, who have been together for 42 years, saying he and his siblings learnt from them to be happy with what they had and to dream big when they could. Taking to his Instagram page to post a series of pictures of his entire family, Tovino wrote, "A story 42 years old. Begun by two, grown on to 15 now. My biggest asset, my family. Congrats Appa & Amma, for 42 years of togetherness, and then passing on so much to all of us - to love and live, to be compassionate, to open eyes to the world around... We learned from you to be happy with what we have, and to dream big when we can. Feeling blessed, truly. #onebighappyfamily" Tovino's career graph has steadily been on the rise. He recently won the Kerala Film Critics Award in Best Actor category for his performances in 'Ajayante Randam Moshanam' and 'Anweshippin Kandethum'. The actor, whose performances in Minnal Murali and Thallumalla came in for widespread praise, has also achieved several other significant milestones in his career including winning the Best Asian Actor award at the Septimius Awards 2023 for his performance in '2018'. Tovino's next film called 'Narivetta' has already triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs. The film, which is based on true incidents, has been directed by Anuraj Manohar . Interestingly, it will also mark the Malayalam acting debut of acclaimed Tamil film director Cheran. Produced by Tippushan and Shiyas Hassan and written by Abin Joseph, the film has cinematography by Vijay and music by Jakes Bejoy. Editing for the film is by Shameer Muhammed while Art direction is by Bawa and costume design is by Arun Manohar. Penning his thoughts on the film, Tovino, in an earlier post, had said that 'Narivetta' was a political drama. He had then said, 'I believe it is a topic that needs to be spoken about boldly and discussed. I hope it will be a film that will make you enjoy it with all your heart in the theatre and make you think after leaving the theatre.' Stating that he had an emotional journey with the character he plays in 'Narivetta', Tovino said he experienced the joy, happiness, crisis and pain of life along with the character. 'This is a film that I have been waiting for with great anticipation in my acting career.'
