Lights, camera… controversy! Once again, the Malayalam film industry finds itself in the spotlight—but for all the wrong reasons. In a sensational turn of events, actor Shine Tom Chacko has allegedly pulled off a dramatic escape from a hotel in Kochi just moments before a narcotics team swooped in for a surprise raid.
According to national media reports, the actor—who was staying at a well-known hotel in the city—got wind of the impending raid and made a swift exit… through the third-floor window, no less. Straight out of a movie scene, Shine is said to have evaded the law by making a daring escape before officials could knock on his door.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the Mollywood circuit, especially as Shine Tom’s name is no stranger to controversy. Back in 2015, he was arrested in connection with a cocaine case but later walked free, with the charges not sticking. However, this latest episode threatens to open a new chapter in his already chequered career.
Adding more fuel to the fire, the incident is being linked to a recent controversy from a film shoot, where actress Vincy Aloshious alleged that Shine misbehaved with her under the influence of drugs and Malayalam Movie Artistes’ Association (AMMA) has stepped in, forming a special committee to investigate the matter. Her complaint raised eyebrows in the industry, and now, with this hotel raid drama, the plot has thickened significantly.
While the full details are yet to be officially confirmed, the timing and connection between these events have certainly cast a long shadow over Shine’s public image.
The film industry, long criticized for turning a blind eye to the increasing drug culture behind the scenes, is once again facing tough questions. With stars becoming repeat offenders and whispers turning into headlines, many are now demanding a thorough clean-up—both on screen and off.
