Actor Shine Tom Chacko is once again at the center of a major controversy after a dramatic drug raid at a hotel in Kochi and new allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced, reigniting longstanding concerns about substance abuse in the Malayalam film industry.
On Wednesday (16 April 2025) night around 11 PM, Shine Tom Chacko was reportedly caught on CCTV fleeing his hotel room moments before a police raid. The raid was carried out by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) at a hotel in Ernakulam district, following revelations made by actress Vincy Aloshious.
According to police sources, Shine allegedly spotted the officers approaching Room 314 and escaped through a window, rushing down the stairs as caught on surveillance footage. The search operation was reportedly triggered by statements Vincy made about his alleged drug use and erratic behavior during a recent film shoot.
Vincy Aloshious Files Formal Complaint
Actress Vincy Aloshious had earlier filed a written complaint with the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), detailing Shine Tom Chacko’s alleged inappropriate and unprofessional conduct during the shoot of Soothravakyam. In her complaint, Vincy stated that Shine, allegedly under the influence of drugs, made sexually suggestive remarks on set and even offered to “fix her costume” in front of the crew, causing discomfort and embarrassment.
The complaint also claims that Shine was visibly intoxicated during filming, with bulging eyes and erratic behavior forcing shooting schedules to be halted. Vincy noted that this was not an isolated incident, and that similar patterns of misconduct had been observed throughout the production.
In an Instagram video shared earlier, Vincy addressed backlash over her stance against drug use in the film industry. “I have the courage to admit I’m waiting for meaningful work. But this is about drawing boundaries at the workplace, not personal gain,” she stated. She emphasized that she would not work with actors known to abuse narcotics and called for stronger industry regulations and accountability.
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Legal History And Industry Silence
This is not Shine’s first brush with controversy. In 2015, he was arrested in connection with a cocaine party in Kochi, although he was acquitted in February 2025 after the case collapsed due to police procedural lapses and contradictions in witness statements. Despite his legal victory, rumors and visual signs of continued drug use have followed the actor over the years.
The Malayalam film industry has largely remained silent on Shine’s conduct. Neither the AMMA nor the Kerala Film Chamber had previously taken concrete action. Vincy’s new complaint has renewed public pressure on these organizations to respond.
In response to the recent complaint and hotel raid, the Kerala Film Chamber has assured that it will examine the allegations. There is growing demand within and outside the industry for stricter enforcement of anti-drug policies and for actors facing serious allegations to be barred from film projects unless cleared of wrongdoing.
The police investigation into Shine Tom Chacko’s recent actions is ongoing. With new CCTV evidence and a formal complaint in hand, authorities are now expected to determine whether legal proceedings will be initiated once again against the actor.
Shine Tom Chacko is known for his performances in films like the recent Ajith-starrer Good Bad Ugly, Malayalam movies like Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Annayum Rasoolum, Masala Republic, and Jigarthanda DoubleX.
(With inputs from News18)
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