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Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Good Bad Ugly' actor Shine Tom Chacko meets with fatal accident near Dharmapuri in TN, father dies on spot; car crash visuals go viral
The 'Good Bad Ugly' actor Shine Tom Chacko and his family met with a horrifying car accident near Tamil Nadu during the early hours of Friday, June 6. In the lethal incident, the father of the Kuruthi and Jigarthanda DoubleX actor died on the spot, while the actor and his other family members were rushed to a local hospital. Several visuals of a completely damaged car have gone viral on social media. According to NTDV, the accident occurred near Parayur, close to Palacode. The actor's car, carrying his family, reportedly collided with a truck on the highway. Visuals of the damaged car go viral on social media; drug case Amid this, several visuals of a completely damaged car and Chacko being treated at the hospital have surfaced on social media. Currently, the actor and his other family members are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Palakottai. Tragedy Strikes #ShineTomChacko's Family in Road AccidentMalayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko met with a road accident in Tamil Nadu. His father C.P. Chacko passed away, while Shine, his mother, brother & driver were injured. He was recently seen in #Dasara, #Devara, and #Dacoit… Shine Tom Chacko's father dies in road accident; actor injured | ನಟ ಶೈನ್ ಟಾಮ್ ಚಾಕೊ ತಂದೆ ರಸ್ತೆ ಅಪಘಾತದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾವು.....#actor #roadaccdient #dharmapuri #shinetomchacko Shine Tom Chacko was arrested in a drug case, and more Notably, the Malayalam actor was all over the news last month after he was arrested in a drug case. Moreover, the police went after him after an actress accused him of harassing her under the influence of drugs. The actress claimed that he would consume cocaine and other drugs even on the set of the films, and the entire crew and other members had an idea about his behaviour. Following the complaint, the actor was nabbed and arrested as police raided a hotel where Chacko was staying, allegedly consuming drugs. Know more about Chacko's life and career Prior to making his acting debut with Gadamma in 2011, Chacko spent nearly ten years working as an assistant director. Since then, he has worked in popular films including Chapters, Annayum Rasoolum, Masala Republic, and Jigarthanda DoubleX. Chacko's most recent appearance was in the Tamil movie Good Bad Ugly. However, further details about the accident are still awaited. Stay tuned. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
NDTV
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Malayalam Actor Shine Tom Chacko's Father Dies in Accident, Jigarthanda DoubleX Star Seriously Injured
Chennai: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's father, CP Chacko, died early Friday morning (June 6) in a road accident in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district. The actor, known for Malayalam movies such as Kuruthi and Jigarthanda DoubleX, was critically injured along with his mother Maria Carmel. The accident occurred near Parayur, close to Palacode, when the car carrying the actor's family reportedly collided with a truck on the highway. The actor's father, CP Chacko, succumbed to his injuries on the spot, police confirmed. Shine Tom Chacko, his mother, and another individual travelling with the family were seriously injured and are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. Speaking to NDTV, Dharmapuri Superintendent of Police SS Maheswaran confirmed the death of Shine Tom Chacko's father, adding that 'actor Shine Tom is being treated'. Investigation into the accident is underway, the top official said. Preliminary inquiries suggest the crash was the result of a collision between the family's car and a truck. The authorities, however, are yet to confirm the sequence of events. Local police have registered a case. Another police officer added, "We would expedite the post mortem procedure and help the family."
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From macho icons to relatable characters: Evolution of the hero in Malayalam cinema
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Compared to the day when the so-called alpha-male heroes ruled Malayalam cinema, it seems that a drastic change has happened in the hero concept in Mollywood. In the early decades, particularly the 1970s and 80s, heroes were often larger-than-life figures, epitomized by stars like Jayan, who embodied a "Superman-superstar" archetype with exaggerated masculinity, action-packed roles, and moral absolutism. These characters were idealized as invincible, macho role models, often dominating narratives with their physical prowess and heroic deeds. The big change in 2010 The 2010s marked a turning point with the rise of the "new generation" Malayalam cinema movement, characterized by unconventional themes and narrative techniques. This era saw a shift away from the stereotypical macho hero toward more relatable, flawed, and nuanced protagonists. Actors like Fahadh Faasil redefined heroism by portraying characters with reformative masculinity, often embracing marginalized or traditionally feminized traits, such as vulnerability and emotional depth. This created an alternative model of manhood that connected with modern audiences. Aavesham - Official Teaser 'Took 3 months to convince Kuruthi director to cast me as a villain' - Prithviraj Sukumaran One major interesting trend in Malayalam cinema is that the stars who enjoy a huge fan base have come forward to take up negative-shaded characters. One such example is Prithviraj Sukumaran in the film 'Kuruthi'. (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Talking to India Today, Prithviraj said, 'I think that, as an actor or a star, you should always be wise enough to identify how you can lend yourself the best possible way to a film. For a film like 'Kuruthi', it came to me just as a project with no casting, nothing, and I produced that film. It took me about three months to convince the director [Manu Warrier] that I shouldn't be the hero and I should be the villain. I thought that was the best way I could lend myself to the film. It is always important that you prioritise the film first and what you do in the film second.' 'The representation of a Malayali hero has changed' - Pooja Mohanraj In an exclusive talk with the actress Pooja Mohanraj, she said that the representation of Malayali hero has changed drastically. Talking to ETimes, she said, 'The representation of a Malayali hero has also changed. All these films have extremely vulnerable men. They are not in a position to act supreme; they are actually losing their control, which is completely different from a toxic hero.' (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Taking the example of the Basil Joseph starrer 'Ponman', the audiences are let in on the fact that the hero in the movie is nothing when compared to the villain played by Sajin Gopu, even in terms of physical strength. What connects the audience to the hero in 'Ponman' is surely his determination and willpower, which makes him go to any extent to achieve what he wants. Even in the climax fight scenes, Basil Joseph's character is using wit rather than strength to take over the antagonist. "The Malayalam film industry is not a hero-dominated industry now" - Kalesh Ramanand Talking exclusively to ETimes, the actor Kalesh Ramanand said, "The Malayalam film industry has changed a lot and is now focusing on its content rather than any other factors.I am not some actor with a great market value or something. I am just a sidekick actor. If someone trusted me to put me as the lead for a film and wrap up its shoot within 30 or 35 days, then they were only trusting the content. The Malayalam industry is now proving that even without a hero, content can be made. Mollywood is not a hero-dominated industry now." 'Even Fahadh Faasil's Ranga wants to be a toxic alpha' Talking to ETimes, the 'Aavesham' actor Pooja Mohanraj shares, ''Even Fahadh Faasil's Ranga wants to be a toxic alpha, but there is so much in him that creates a conflict in him where he is unable to become the toxic alpha that he wishes to be. He wants to be loved amid all his traumas. So the kind of hero representation in Malayalam cinema has changed.' (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) She further said, 'Even in Naslen's 'Premalu' or 'Bramayugam', we see different shades of men. And in 'Manjummel Boys', you see different shades of men with vulnerabilities. These are all characters who are not like an ideal hero who has it all sorted out; they all have their weaknesses. This is a very interesting twist that has happened in Malayalam cinema now.' Are the audiences loving this change? Malayali audiences grew up watching their favourite superstars playing heroic characters in movies like 'Narasimham', 'Vallyettan', and others. Ideally, such a shift or lightening their tones in heroic deeds should create mixed opinions from the audiences. Interestingly, the Malayali audiences seem to be loving this new shift in the heroic concept. In the most recent Mohanlal film 'Thudarum', they saw their favourite superstar weak in the first half when Prakash Varma's villain character overpowers him. The same was the case with 'Drishyam' and Mammootty's 'Bramayugam'. In conclusion, a weaker hero or a vulnerable hero will surely open new realms for an intriguing and interesting story telling. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
