Updated On: 06 June, 2025 11:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was injured in a road accident in Salem, Tamil Nadu, which tragically claimed the life of his father. The actor and his family were en route to Bengaluru for medical treatment when a truck rammed into their vehicle

Shine Tom Chacko
Popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko met with a road accident in Salem, Tamil Nadu, that left him injured. Unfortunately, the accident claimed the life of his father, C.P. Chacko. Reportedly, the family was travelling from Ernakulam to Bengaluru when the accident occurred around 6 am near Salem.
According to a report in Manorama Online, Shine Tom Chacko and his family left Ernakulam at 10 pm on Thursday night. They were headed to Bengaluru for medical treatment after an initial course of treatment in Thodupuzha, located in Kerala's Idukki district.
Reports claim the accident occurred when a truck veered off its lane and rammed into the car carrying Shine and his family. Shine’s father was seated in the middle row along with his wife. He initially sustained critical injuries but later succumbed to them at the hospital. Shine, who was asleep in the backseat at the time of the crash, reportedly injured his right hand, which might require surgery. The actor's mother, brother, and the driver also sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Dharmapuri. Shine’s brother was seated beside the driver.