Kaduvakulam Antony

Kaduvakulam Antony (9 November 1936 – 4 February 2001) was an Indian actor from Kerala, best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Active primarily between the 1960s and 1990s, he appeared in over 300 films, earning recognition for his comedic timing and memorable character roles. One journalist considers him to have been one of the best and most popular comedians in Malayalam cinema.

Early life and family Pallivathukal Thomas Antony, better known by his stage name Kaduvakulam Antony, was born on 9 November 1936 into a Syro-Malabar Catholic family in Kuttanad, Alappuzha, Kerala, India, to Pallivathukal Thomas and Annamma. He was the youngest of eight children, two of whom died in infancy. When he was two years old, his family relocated to Kaduvakulam in Kottayam district. He completed his education up to the 10th grade in Kottayam.

Personal life Antony married Biatrice in 1971. The couple has two children: a son, Tomydas Antony, and a daughter, Sonia Antony. Tomydas is a software professional based in Austin, Texas, USA, while Sonia is an entrepreneur and business owner in Bengaluru, India.

Filmography