In 2007, 14-year-old Reese Thomas, encouraged by classmates, stole 'Deathly Hallows' due to financial constraints. J.K. Rowling praised him in '90s Kid'. At Muvattupuzha's New College Bookstall, he paid for and autographed the book. Raised in a Catholic family and influenced by films, he’s now an assistant director in the Malayalam film industry.