Thrissur: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko is set to undergo surgery today following serious injuries sustained in a car accident in Tamil Nadu. The tragic mishap claimed the life of his father, C.P. Chacko, whose funeral is being held at 10:30 AM today at Carmel Matha Church, Mundur.
Despite his injuries, Shine will be briefly transported from the hospital to attend the funeral and will return for surgery later in the day. While doctors expect a hospital discharge within three days post-operation, Shine has been advised six weeks of complete rest for recovery.
The actor sustained three fractures in his left shoulder and a minor spinal injury. His mother, Maria Carmel, also seriously injured in the crash, is undergoing treatment for pelvic and head trauma at Sun Hospital. Doctors report her condition as stable but recommend two months of full rest. She has not yet been informed of her husband’s passing.
Shine’s sisters, Sumi and Ria, have flown in from New Zealand to support the grieving family.
The accident occurred around 6 AM on Friday near Nallampalli, Dharmapuri, as the family was traveling to Bengaluru. Along with Shine, his father C.P. Chacko (73), mother Maria (68), brother Jo John (39), and driver Aneesh (42) were in the vehicle. According to the driver, the car collided with the rear of a truck that suddenly swerved into their lane. Despite prompt medical attention at Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital, Chacko could not be saved.
Chacko’s body was brought home to Mundur from Jubilee Mission Hospital, Thrissur, for public viewing on Sunday evening.
