Salem: C.P. Chacko, father of Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, tragically died in a car accident on the Salem-Bengaluru National Highway early this morning, June 6, 2025. The vehicle carrying Shine Tom and his family collided with a lorry near Bengaluru, resulting in fatal injuries to C.P. Chacko. Shine Tom sustained hand injuries in the crash.
The family, traveling from Thrissur to Bengaluru, included Shine Tom, his mother, brother, and an assistant. The accident occurred when their car hit the rear of a Karnataka-registered lorry. Authorities and locals rushed the injured to a hospital in Dharmapuri for treatment.
It is yet to be confirmed who was driving at the time of the collision. The family had departed Thrissur the previous night. C.P. Chacko was recently involved in a legal case concerning his son, Shine Tom, which had drawn public attention.
This tragic incident has shocked fans of the actor, known for his roles in Malayalam cinema. Further details on the accident are awaited as police investigations continue.
