Vinod Thomas (Actor) Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Movies, Biography, Death Cause & More

Vinod Thomas (born in 1978, Aged: 45 years old), also known as Vinod Kottayam, was a Malayalam actor who appeared in several films and television shows. He was best known for his roles in Ayyappanum Koshiyum, Bhoothakaalam, Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla, and Vashi. He passed away in November 2023 at the age of 45.

Early Life and Education

Vinod was born in Kottayam, Kerala, to Thankachan and Kunjamma. He had a passion for acting since his childhood and participated in various cultural events and drama competitions. He completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s High School, Kottayam, and graduated from CMS College, Kottayam. He also pursued a diploma in acting from the School of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur.

Vinod Thomas Wiki/Bio

Name	Vinod Thomas
Date of Birth	1978
Place of Birth	Kottayam, Kerala
Date of Death	November 18, 2023
Place of Death	Pampadi, Kottayam
Cause of Death	Inhalation of carbon monoxide (suspected)
Age	45 years
Profession	Actor, Dubbing Artist
Spouse	Leena Thomas
Children	Dr. Mary Vinod, Maya Vinod
Debut Film	Vashi (2009)
Famous Role	Prabhakaran in Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020)
Homepage	newsunzip.com
Instagram	vinodthomas
IMDb	nm8979271

Acting Career

Thomas started his acting career as a theatre artist and worked with several prominent theatre groups in Kerala. He made his film debut in 2009 with the movie Bhoothakaalam, directed by Madhu Kaithapram. He played the role of a journalist who investigates a series of mysterious deaths in a village. He received positive reviews for his performance and was nominated for the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.

He went on to act in several other films, such as Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla (2013), where he played the role of a fisherman who falls in love with a rich girl; Vashi (2014), where he played the role of a police officer who tries to solve a murder case; and Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), where he played the role of a politician who gets involved in a feud with a retired army officer. He also appeared in some television shows, such as Akash Ganga, where he sang the title song, and Kadamattathu Kathanar, where he played the role of a priest who fights against evil forces.

Vinod Thomas was known for his versatility and ability to portray different characters with ease. He was also praised for his natural and realistic acting style. He was considered one of the promising actors in the Malayalam film industry.

Filmography

• Bhoothakaalam (2009)
• Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla (2013)
• Vashi (2014)
• Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020)

Television Shows

• Akash Ganga
• Kadamattathu Kathanar
• Manjurukum Kaalam
• Nandhanam
• Sthreepadham

Personal Life & Spouse

According to some media sources, Vinod was unmarried. However, some media sources revealed that Vinod Thomas was married to Leena Thomas, a nurse, and had two daughters, Dr. Mary Vinod and Maya Vinod. That’s why the exact marital and relationship status of Vinod has not been confirmed yet.

He was a loving husband and a doting father who always supported his family. He was also a devout Christian who regularly attended church services and was involved in social work. He was a friendly and humble person who had many friends and admirers in the film industry and outside.

Death Cause

Thomas died on November 18, 2023, in a tragic incident. He was found unconscious in his car, which was parked near a bar in Pampadi, Kottayam. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. The preliminary autopsy report revealed that he died due to inhaling carbon monoxide, which was emitted from his car’s exhaust pipe. The police are investigating the case and are awaiting the final post-mortem report to confirm the cause of death.

Thomas’s death came as a shock to his family, friends, and fans. He was cremated on November 19, 2023, at his native place in Meenadom, Kottayam. Many celebrities and politicians expressed their condolences and paid tribute to him on social media.

Tragic end for Vinod Thomas: Cancer-stricken actor dies in car

Vinod Thomas, a popular Malayalam actor who had appeared in several films and television shows, was found dead inside his car on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The actor was 45 years old and had been suffering from bladder cancer for the past six years. Here are some of the key facts and developments related to his death:

• Vinod was last seen alive at a hotel near Pampady in Kottayam district, where he had checked in on Friday evening. He had reportedly gone there to meet some friends and relax.
• According to the hotel staff, he had left his room around 5 pm on Saturday and did not return. They later found him unconscious in his car, which was parked near a bar in the hotel premises. They immediately informed the police and rushed him to a nearby hospital.
• The doctors at the hospital declared him dead on arrival and sent his body for post-mortem examination. The preliminary findings suggested that he may have died due to inhalation of poisonous gas, possibly carbon monoxide, from his car’s exhaust. However, the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after the autopsy report is available.
• The police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating the circumstances leading to his death. They have collected CCTV footage from the hotel and are questioning the hotel staff and his friends who were with him. They have also seized his car and mobile phone for further examination.

• Vinod revealed his cancer diagnosis to the media in January 2023, when he was asked about his long absence from his constituency, Gurdaspur, where he was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2022. He had said that he had kept his illness a secret from everyone for a long time, as he did not want to worry his family and fans. He had also said that he had undergone surgery and was undergoing alternative treatments in Germany and that he was hopeful of recovery.
• Thomas made his acting debut in 2012 with the film Prabhuvinte Makkal, directed by Sajeev Anthikkad. He had played mostly negative and supporting roles in films such as ABCD, Koothara, You Too Brutus, 7th Day, Charlie, and Ennu Ninte Moideen. He had received critical acclaim and a Filmfare Award for his performance as Perumparambil Appu in Ennu Ninte Moideen, a biographical romance film based on a true story. He also acted in several television serials and shows, such as Comedy Stars, Tharolsavam, and Uppum Mulakum.

Trivia

• He was also known as Vinod Kottayam, as he hailed from Kottayam district in Kerala.
• Vinod was a singer and a musician and had composed some songs for his films and television shows.
• He was an avid photographer and won the ADB Photographer of the Year award in 2014.
• He was a sports enthusiast and had played cricket and football in his college days.
• Thomas was a fan of Mohanlal and Amitabh Bachchan and had met them personally on several occasions.
• Vinod was a humble and down-to-earth person, who was loved and respected by everyone who knew him.