Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko’s father dies in car crash; Actor and family injured

The actor, his mother, brother, and the driver were injured in the crash and were quickly taken to the government hospital in Palakottai for treatment.

Hyderabad: A tragic road accident shattered actor Shine Tom Chacko’s family early Friday morning, as his 70-year-old father, Sibi Chacko, died on the spot. The accident happened around 7 AM near Palakottai, close to Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu, when the family’s car rammed into a lorry ahead of them.

The actor, his mother, brother, and the driver were injured in the crash and were quickly taken to the government hospital in Palakottai for treatment. Doctors confirmed that Sibi Chacko suffered critical injuries and could not be saved.

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The sudden loss has left the family and fans in deep shock.

Shine Tom Chacko, who has impressed Telugu audiences with his performances in Dasara alongside Nani and Rangabali with Naga Shaurya, has been making a strong mark in Telugu cinema. Known for playing intense and powerful roles, he had also made news earlier in connection with a drug case that grabbed headlines.

More updates on the condition of the injured family members are awaited. Fans and industry colleagues have started pouring in condolences as the family faces a difficult phase currently.