Braving injuries, Shine Tom Chacko arrives to bid final goodbye to father who died in accident; breaks down in tears before his mortal remains
Shine couldn't hold back his emotions as he gave a final kiss to his father, who had stood by him through every crisis. In videos that have surfaced online, he is seen weeping while hugging his brother, Jo John. Shine sustained minor fractures below his left shoulder and on his spine. Doctors are scheduled to perform surgery on him following the funeral.
Mariya, who suffered a serious hip injury in the accident, was brought to their Mundur home on a stretcher. She was informed of Chacko's demise only on Monday morning. Shine's sisters, Sumi and Riya, also arrived from New Zealand to attend their father's last rites. After the rituals at home, the funeral was held at the Mundur Parikarmala Matha Church cemetery. Mariya, too, is reportedly scheduled to undergo surgery following the funeral.
CP Chacko lost his life in a car accident in Dharmapuri near Salem, Tamil Nadu, while travelling with his family. They were en route to Bengaluru for Shine Tom Chacko's treatment when a lorry coming from the opposite direction collided with their car. CP Chacko died on the spot, while Shine, Mariya, Jo and their driver Aneesh were rushed to a nearby hospital.
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CP Chacko was a constant source of inspiration and support for Shine Tom Chacko, playing a crucial role in helping him pursue his dreams. It was through CP Chacko's connection with renowned director Kamal that Shine entered the film industry. He worked as an assistant to Kamal for several years before making his acting debut in the filmmaker's Gaddama (2011). Even when Shine found himself embroiled in controversies, his father stood firmly by his side. Some of their recent joint interviews had garnered considerable public attention.
Shine was last seen in the Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana, directed by Khalid Rahman and featuring Naslen, as well as in Adhik Ravichandran's Ajith Kumar-starrer Good Bad Ugly. Both films hit the screens on April 10.
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