Tovino is the ‘Christian Bale’ of Mollywood: Jude Anthany Joseph

From (L) A still from 'ARM', director Jude Anthany Joseph | Photo: Screengrab/MBI
From (L) A still from 'ARM', director Jude Anthany Joseph | Photo: Screengrab/MBI

Director Jude Anthany Joseph has compared Tovino Thomas to Hollywood star Christian Bale while praising him in a social media post about the film Ajayante Randam Moshanam(ARM). Jude described Tovino as "the most hard-working actor we have," highlighting his dedication and effort in portraying each character.

In his post, Jude stated, “This man is a textbook for anyone wanting to learn how to refine their body and skills as an actor. If you want to call him the Christian Bale of Malayalam cinema, that’s appropriate. Tovino puts in immense effort for every role he takes on. His one 'yes' to this project and his complete sincerity have been the reasons behind its success.”

Jude expressed his admiration after watching ‘ARM’, calling it a film that Malayalam cinema can be proud of. He congratulated the entire team for their efforts.

The film, a big-budget 3D project produced by Magic Frames and UGM Motion Pictures, has grossed over Rs 87 crore both domestically and internationally. Directed by newcomer Jithin Lal, with the screenplay by Sujith Nambiar, the film was made with an investment of over Rs 40 crore and has received positive reviews from audiences worldwide.

'Rolex, Maniyan and Dilli pose together'

Earlier in the day, actor Tovino Thomas delighted fans by sharing a photo with fellow actors Suriya and Karthi. The post received an enthusiastic response from fans, with Tovino expressing his happiness about spending time with the two stars.

In his post, Tovino reflected, “During the years I aspired to be an actor, both of them have inspired me in their own unique ways. Standing here today among such incredible performers and individuals, I want to gratefully acknowledge the influence they have had on my journey. I am very happy to have spent some time with Suriya and Karthi. Heartfelt wishes to Karthi for his upcoming release, 'Meiyazhagan'!”

Numerous fans and fellow celebrities commented on the picture, including actress Surabhi Lakshmi, who wrote, “You are like a mother’s beloved sons.” Other comments included “Rolex, Maniyan, Dilli,” highlighting the excitement surrounding their meeting.

Tovino's latest film, 'ARM' is currently running successfully in theatres across the world.