Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works primarily in Malayalam cinema, with appearances in a few Telugu and Tamil films. He began his career behind the camera before transitioning to acting in the early 2010s, going on to play a range of supporting and lead roles in Malayalam films.
| Full name | Shine Tom Chacko |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 September 1983 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor; former assistant director |
| Industries | Malayalam cinema (primary); Telugu and Tamil films |
| Acting debut | Gaddama |
| First lead role | Ithihasa (2014) |
Before turning to acting, Shine Tom Chacko worked as an assistant to the Malayalam filmmaker Kamal for about nine years. This long apprenticeship in production gave him an extended grounding in Malayalam filmmaking before his on-screen debut.
Shine made his acting debut with the film Gaddama, transitioning from his work as an assistant director into on-screen roles.
He went on to appear in a number of Malayalam films in supporting parts, including:
His first lead role came in Ithihasa (2014), a fantasy-comedy directed by Binu S. Kalady that dealt with the theme of body-swapping.
Shine Tom Chacko's trajectory—from a long stint assisting an established director to a working actor with both supporting credits and a lead role—reflects a common pathway within the Malayalam film industry, where crew-to-cast transitions have produced several notable performers. His filmography spans mainstream and offbeat productions across Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil cinema.