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Manikuttan (Bigg Boss Malayalam 3 Winner) Biography: Age, Career, Fam‑

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 2 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2 March 1986

Age39 Years

BirthplaceTrivandrum, Kerala

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - James; Mother - Eliyamma

Manikuttan (Bigg Boss Malayalam 3 Winner) Biography

Manikuttan, born Thomas James on 2 March 1986 in Trivandrum, Kerala, is an Indian actor best known for his work in Malayalam cinema and television. A child

Early life and background

Thomas James, known professionally as Manikuttan, was born on 2 March 1986 in Trivandrum, Kerala. Raised in the city that he still calls home, he attended St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School in Pattom before completing a commerce degree at Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram. His parents are James and Eliyamma.

Career

Manikuttan began performing as a child actor, making his film debut in the Malayalam feature Varnachirakukal in 1999. He continued to work in both films and television as he grew older, appearing in a college-made campus film titled Oru Peelekanenta Oormakke around 2004 and taking a television role in Kayamkulam Kochunni that same period.

Across the following years he took parts in a variety of Malayalam films. Notable titles in his filmography include Boyy Friennd (2005), Black Cat (2007), Hotel California (2013), Mamangam (2019), and Marakkar (2021). On the small screen, Manikuttan has acted in serials such as Black and White (2016) and Devi Mahathmyam (2017).

In 2021 he entered Bigg Boss Malayalam 3, a high-profile reality television season that raised his public profile. During the show he spoke openly about challenges from his earlier years and personal losses. He emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Malayalam 3 in July 2021.

Outside acting, Manikuttan has participated in Celebrity Cricket League seasons as a member of the Kerala Strikers team. He is also known for his commitment to fitness and regular gym training.

Public profile

Manikuttan is primarily recognized for his work in Malayalam-language entertainment. His on-screen career spans more than two decades, beginning in childhood and extending through film and television roles as an adult. His Bigg Boss Malayalam 3 victory garnered widespread attention and is one of the milestones often associated with his public image.

Personal life

Manikuttan’s birth name is Thomas James. He was born under the zodiac sign Pisces and holds Indian nationality. As of 2025 he is 39 years old. Public information lists him as unmarried. He maintains a reputation as a disciplined fitness enthusiast.

Latest updates

In addition to his appearances in films through 2021, his Bigg Boss Malayalam 3 win in July 2021 remains a recent highlight of his career. He continues to be associated with Malayalam cinema and television projects and remains active in public events such as the Celebrity Cricket League.

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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Malayalam 3

Contestant and winner of the reality television season; victory announced in July 2021.

2021
Marakkar

Feature film appearance.

2021
Mamangam

Feature film appearance.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut as a child actor in Varnachirakukal (1999)
  2. Acted in films including Boyy Friennd (2005), Black Cat (2007), Hotel California (2013), Mamangam (2019), and Marakkar (2021)
  3. Television roles in Kayamkulam Kochunni, Black and White (2016), and Devi Mahathmyam (2017)
  4. Winner of Bigg Boss Malayalam 3 (July 2021)
  5. Participant in Celebrity Cricket League with the Kerala Strikers
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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