**A New Beginning for shine tom Chacko**
The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has given actor Shine tom chacko a second chance to correct his behavior after a public allegation made by actress vincy aloshious, stating that he misbehaved under the influence of drugs. The organization has emphasized that it has a strict stand on such issues and has assured Chacko that it will only work with him if he resolves the issue.
“People who get addicted to such behaviours or practices should be given an opportunity to correct themselves as that is the humane thing to do. But this humane approach should not be seen as a weakness,” said B Unnikrishnan, general secretary of FEFKA.
- The FEFKA general secretary stated that the organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards such misconduct and has assured Chacko that it will only work with him if he resolves the issue.
- He emphasized that Chacko is young and a good actor, and should not be viewed as a criminal.
The Impact on film production
FEFKA general secretary B Unnikrishnan claimed that the film production in the Malayalam cinema sector has gone down by 45% in the last six months, citing the fear of investors due to the ongoing environment of addiction and corruption in the industry.
| Malayalam Film Industry | 45% Decrease in Film Production |
| Source: FEFKA General Secretary B Unnikrishnan | “The film production in the Malayalam cinema sector has gone down by 45% in the last six months as reputed corporates or producers are unwilling to invest money in making movies due to the overall environment prevailing in the industry.” |
The public image of the Malayalam film industry is not encouraging, with many fearing that it may become lifeless in the next 2-3 months if the problem is not addressed.
A Brief Background of the Allegations
Vincy Aloshious, an actress, had accused Shine Tom Chacko of misbehaving under the influence of drugs on a movie set. She had also filed a complaint with the Film Chamber and informed the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) about his misconduct on the sets of the unreleased film ‘Soothravakyam’.
- Vincy Aloshious filed a complaint with the Film Chamber, accusing Chacko of “inappropriate behaviour” while under the influence of drugs on a movie set.
- She also informed the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) about Chacko’s misconduct on the sets of the unreleased film ‘Soothravakyam’.
- No police complaint has been filed in this matter.
The Government’s Response
The Kerala government has stated that it views the allegations against Chacko seriously and has been intervening in the matter. The Ernakulam Additional Sessions Court had recently acquitted Chacko in a 2015 drug case, citing procedural lapses by the police during the seizure and arrest.
A New Path Forward
FEFKA has given Shine Tom Chacko a second chance to correct his behavior and prove that he is a good actor.