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Hyderabad: In a tragic turn of events, popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko met with a fatal car accident on Friday morning near Palacode in Tamil Nadu. The mishap claimed the life of his father, C.P. Chacko, who reportedly died on the spot. Shine and his mother, who were also in the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. According to multiple reports, the accident occurred in the early hours when Shine's car collided with a truck. The impact of the crash proved fatal for his father, while the actor and his mother were immediately rushed to a hospital for medical attention. Further updates on their condition are awaited. Meanwhile, Shine Tom Chacko is well known for his versatile roles in Malayalam cinema, with acclaimed performances in films like Kammatipaadam, Ishq, Love, Kurup, Bheeshma Parvam, and Bazooka. He was last seen in Alapuzza Gymkhana and also made his mark in Telugu cinema with his debut in Dasara, followed by appearances in Rangabali, Devara, Daaku Maharaaj, and Robinhood.
Mumbai, Dec 12 (PTI) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal says he will definitely come and work in Hindi movies if filmmakers in Bollywood offer him roles. One of the most influential Malayalam cinema stars, Mohanlal has been part of over 300 films, including all time hits such as "Manichitrathazhu", "Kireedam", "Bharatham", "Drishyam" and "Pulimurugan". "I have done a couple of Hindi films also. But now most of my other films are dubbed into Hindi. When somebody calls me for a role I'll definitely come and work. I don't mind. I don't have a choice. As actors we don't have a choice. Let it come. Let ...Read More >
Chennai: Malayalam actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran recently revealed that he was given an incredible opportunity by Subaskaran, the head of the renowned Tamil film production house Lyca Productions, to direct a film starring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. Speaking at the teaser launch of his highly anticipated Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj shared the details, saying, "I have been assigned the task of welcoming Lyca Productions into Malayalam cinema. This obviously is their first ever project in Malayalam. It is a bit of an anecdote. I think now, it is safe to say that Subaskar ...Read More >
Thrissur, June 7: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, who was injured when his car crashed with a lorry at Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu, will need to undergo surgery on his left hand, according to doctors attending on him. Speaking to the media here on Saturday, doctors attached to a private hospital in Thrissur said the surgery will take place anytime after the funeral of Chacko's father on Monday. "The actor and his mother were brought from Dharmapuri late on Friday night. Chacko has left humerus multiple fractures, an issue in the backbone's vertebrae, besides having multiple concussions on his ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18, 2005, and appeared on camera when she was a child. She started appearing in commercials at the age ...Read More >
The 71st National Film Awards stirred considerable discussion after The Kerala Story clinched two major honours -- Best Director for Sudipto Sen and Best Cinematography for Prasantanu Mohapatra. While the film was a commercial success, it also sparked widespread criticism for its controversial theme centered on alleged religious conversions. Now, Ashutosh Gowariker, who chaired the Feature Film Jury, has weighed in on why the film received recognition from the prestigious panel. Ashutosh Gowarik ...Read More >
UNICEF India has selected National Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh as its new Celebrity Advocate, bringing her on board to support key issues affecting children, including mental health, equal opportunities, and overall well-being. Suresh, who works across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, will collaborate with the organisation to highlight the challenges faced by children and adolescents and to promote interventions that ensure their healthy development. Her long-standing support fo ...Read More >
DHARMAPURI: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's car collided with a parked lorry near Paraiyur near Palacode on Friday. The actor's father CP Chacko died in the accident while the actor and his brother had reportedly been injured. According to police sources, " On Friday morning, the 41-year-old actor Shine Tom Chacko from Thrissur, along with his family, were en route Thrissur to Bengaluru for a medical check for his father CP Chacko. While the car was coming near Paiyur in Palacode, the car collided with a parked truck killing CP Chacko. Shine and his brother Joe John Chacko, and the actor's ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram/Chennai, Jun 6 (PTI) Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's father died in a road accident near Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu on Friday morning when the family was travelling to Bengaluru, police said. According to a senior police officer in Dharmapuri, the actor suffered a fracture to his left arm, while his brother and mother, who were also in the vehicle, and the driver of the car suffered minor injuries. The incident occurred early in the morning on the national highway from Salem to Bengaluru when the vehicle Chacko's family was travelling in tried to overtake a lorry in front ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Mahesh Narayanan's eagerly-awaited action thriller 'Patriot', featuring both the superstars of Malayalam cinema Mammootty and Mohanlal, on Thursday released an exciting teaser of the film, much to the delight of fans and film enthusiasts. Mohanlal, who took to his X timeline to share the link to the teaser of the star-studded film, wrote, "#PATRIOT official teaser." In addition to the two Malayalam superstars, the film also features acclaimed actors Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy among others. The teaser begins ...Read More >
Chennai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Well known actress Meera Jasmine, whose outstanding performances have helped her make a name for herself in both the Tamil and Malayalam industries,on Saturday offered prayers for the family of actor Shine Tom Chacko, whose father Sibi Chacko died in a tragic car accident in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu on Friday. Taking to her Instagram stories section, the actress, who posted a family picture of actor Shine Tom Chacko, wrote, "Prayers for the grieving family. Times like these constantly remind us about how important kindness is... Grief is a very real t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, a towering figure in Telugu cinema known for his magnetic screen presence and unmatched versatility, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83. His death marks the end of an era for Indian cinema, particularly Telugu films, where he made an indelible mark across four prolific decades. News of Rao's passing emerged early Sunday morning, triggering an outpouring of grief across social media and film circles. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who posted a condolence message on X. "Heartbreaking to hear about the passing of Kota Sri ...Read More >
Director Vineeth Sreenivasan announced that the shooting for Karam, which is his seventh film, has been completed, and post-production work is currently in progress. Acclaimed Malayalam director Vineeth Sreenivasan's latest directorial, Karam, is just a few months away from its grand release. As the anticipation builds around the film, the makers are leaving no stone unturned to pique the interest of fans with new updates. Their latest move was to release the film's first poster. The makers post ...Read More >
Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra will debut later this month, most likely before Diwali, though the official OTT release date has not yet been confirmed. Kalyani Priyadarshan's most recent book, Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra, marks a significant turning point in her career. The superhero drama, which was produced by Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Dominic Arun under the Wayfarer Films banner, has changed the course of Malayalam box office history. The film has officially become the highest-grossing Malayal ...Read More >
Meera Vasudevan is a versatile actress who has worked across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Actress Meera Vasudevan has been making headlines after revealing that she has ended her third marriage to cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. In a candid Instagram update, she shared that as of August 2025, she is officially single. Ever since Meera publicly announced her divorce, she has once again become the centre of attention, prompting many to revisit both her personal journey and her p ...Read More >
Actor Manju Warrier has spoken out following the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 sexual assault case involving a female actor, stating that the legal outcome has not delivered full justice to the survivor. Dileep was acquitted on Monday by the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court, which delivered its verdict after the trial concluded on November 25. Soon after the ruling, the actor alleged that he had been falsely implicated and accused Manju Warrier, his former wife, of being part ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 1 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, using a popular Malayalam film dialogue during a UDF campaign roadshow in Nemom constituency ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. Addressing party workers, Reddy invoked the famous line "Nee po mone Dinesha" from the Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam blockbuster "Narasimham", drawing loud cheers from the crowd. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's father died on the spot after the family met with a car accident near Dharmapuri on Friday morning. According to media reports, the actor, his mother, and brother were also in the car. Around 7 am, near Palakottai, their vehicle rammed into a lorry in front of them. All five occupants, including the driver, sustained injuries in the accident. Shine's father, CP Chacko, succumbed to his injuries and died on the spot, while the other family members were admitted to a nearby hospital. Further details on the incident are awaited. Shine is also known t ...Read More >
Janaki vs State of Kerala (JSK), starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi, informed the Kerala High Court on Wednesday that the film received the censor board approval on July 11, 2025, and will be released this week. In view of the submission, Justice N Nagaresh observed that the primary grievance of the petitioner -- the film's production company -- stands redressed and disposed of its plea. The court also declared that, given the peculiar circumstances in which a revised version of the movie was ...Read More >
Customs officials in Kerala are conducting raids at multiple locations, including the residences of actors Prithviraj and Dulquer Salmaan, as part of "Operation Numkhor." The operation investigates alleged tax evasion involving luxury vehicles imported from Bhutan using fraudulent registrations. Authorities are examining vehicle documents and have detected approximately 15 violations related to this scheme. Residences of Malayalam stars Prithviraj Sukumaran (Thevara) and Dulquer Salmaan (Panampi ...Read More >
Harimurali, who started out as a child actor, was now working as a VFX artist. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Harimurali, former Malayalam child actor, was found dead at his home in Kerala * He was 27 years old and acted in around 50 films as a child artist * Harimurali worked as a VFX artist in the film industry after his acting career Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Harimurali, former child actor known for Malayalam movies such as ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan, best known for his film 'Marco', has announced his decision to step down as the treasurer of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Mukundan took to his Instagram account to share a note in which he explained that increasing work commitments had taken a toll on his "mental health." However, he assured that he would continue in the role until a replacement is found to ensure a smooth transition. "I hope this message finds you well. After much thought and reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala) [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Tourism & Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, met actor Shine Tom Chacko at a private hospital in Thrissur. Malayalam actor Chacko was admitted to the hospital after he met with a road accident in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Chacko and his family were in a car accident, in which the actor lost his father. South India International Movies Awards (SIIMA) took to X and extended condolences to Chacko and his family. SIIMA wrote, 'Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was injured in a tragic car accident near Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. T ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 27 (PTI) Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas, best known for his roles in projects such as "Minnal Murali", "2018", and "Ennu Ninte Moideen", is set to headline "Lokah Chapter 2". A sequel to the recent release "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra", the film will be written and directed by Dominic Arun, who also helmed the first installment. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Sandy, and Naslen, "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" released in theatres on August 28. Dulquer Salmaan has produced it under his production banner Wayfarer Films. Dulquer Salmaan shared the news with a post on his X handle on Satu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prabhas is one of the most popular actors in Tollywood and among the biggest stars in Indian cinema today. His superstardom grew to global heights after the success of Baahubali, which turned him into a household name across India and beyond. With his larger-than-life screen presence and massive fan following, every film of Prabhas is celebrated like a festival by fans. Fans are eagerly waiting for his next film, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. The makers have announced that the trailer will be released on September 29, 2025, at 6 PM. The news was revealed with a powerful poste ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 3 (ANI): Monday kick-started on an exciting note for the fans of actor Prabhas as his first look as 'Rudra' was unveiled in the morning. The poster features him in the guise of a hermit, his matted hair flowing wildly, his forehead smeared with sacred chandan, gripping a crescent moon staff that hints at divine power and celestial energy. Sharing his look from the film, Prabhas on social media wrote, " (Om symbol) The Divine Guardian 'Rudra' (Om symbol) Unveiling my look as 'Rudra'. The embodiment of strength and wisdom as the unwavering protector in #K ...Read More >
Thrissur(Kerala), Jun 7 (PTI) Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Saturday visited Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko and his mother who were admitted to a private hospital here after sustaining injuries in a car accident a day ago near Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu, in which the actor's father died. The Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism told reporters that Chacko has a fracture in his left arm that requires surgery and his mother has a minor crack on her hip. He said that the actor has decided to undergo the surgery after the funeral of his father which is likely to be held ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Happy Birthday Prithviraj Sukumaran: From winning a National Award to directing one of Malayalam Cinema's highest-grossing films, here's a look at his journey and achievements. Prithviraj Sukumaran Birthday: Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran celebrates his 43rd birthday today, on October 16. Over the past two decades, he has built a remarkable career in Indian cinema, earning acclaim not only as an actor but also as a director. His journey began in 2002 with Ranjith Balakrishnan's romantic d ...Read More >
Thrissur, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's father died when a car, in which he was on the way to Bengaluru, crashed with a lorry at Dharmapuri near Salem on Friday. The car occupants included the actor, his father, mother, brother and driver. Chacko's father breathed his last while he was taken to the hospital. Chacko suffered injuries to his hands. The rest of the family and the driver are now reported to be out of danger. The family which left from here in the wee hours was on its way to Bengaluru for the treatment of the actor, who is presently undergoing de-ad ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Actor Harshaali Malhotra, popular for her role of Munni in Salman Khan-starrer "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", has joined the cast of "Akhanda 2: Thaandavam". The upcoming Telugu film is a sequel to the 2021 release "Akhanda". Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, who also helmed the first part, the film is slated to hit the big screen on September 25. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Malhotra,17, will play Janani in the film, which also marks her Telugu debut. Production and distribution company 14 Reels Plus shared Malhotra's casting news on its official X handle on Wednesda ...Read More >