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Shine Tom Chacko’s brother Joe John responds to his drug allegations with sarcasm: ‘Won’t even give me ₹5000’

Shine Tom Chacko’s brother Joe John responds to his drug allegations with sarcasm: ‘Won’t even give me ₹5000’

Apr 20, 2025 01:07 PM IST Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko’s brother Joe John Chacko spoke to reporters after his arrest in drug case. Here’s what he said.  Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was arrested in Kochi on Saturday in a drug case before being released on bail. His brother, Joe John Chacko, spoke to reporters outside the police station and responded with sarcasm when asked about drug deal allegations, according to an OnManorama report. (Also Read: Unni Mukundan defends film industry amid Shine Tom Chacko’s arrest in drugs case: ‘Cinema alone cannot be blamed’) Shine Tom Chacko’s brother Joe John Chacko spoke to the press in Kochi. Joe John responds to brother Shine Tom Chacko’s drug deal allegations Joe was asked about Shine’s alleged ₹20,000 transaction with a known drug dealer in Kochi. He responded, “This is someone who won’t even give me ₹5000 when I ask for it, how will he play ₹20,000 to someone else?” He also got sarcastic when asked if his brother was being taken to a de-addiction centre. “Maybe …

Marco actor Unni Mukundan REACTS to Shine Tom Chacko’s drug case, says movies should not be blamed; ‘Cinema mirrors what’s…’

Marco actor Unni Mukundan REACTS to Shine Tom Chacko’s drug case, says movies should not be blamed; ‘Cinema mirrors what’s…’

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to drug addiction. Marco actor Unni Mukundan recently reacted to the arrest of actor Shine Tom Chacko in connection with drug use and criminal activities. In an interaction with OnManorama, the actor made it clear that cinema alone can’t be held responsible for such incidents. In his words, the actor said, “It is not right to say that drug abuse and crime rates are increasing under the influence of cinema. Cinema mirrors what’s happening in society; it doesn’t encourage drug use. It cannot influence society in that way.” The actor added that it should be investigated how such contraband substances are making their way into Kerala, especially in schools. Referring to the criticisms his film Marco received—alleging the promotion of violence and substance use—he defended the film for its cinematic integrity. The actor said, “It is unfortunate that, in a country with educated people, awareness still needs to be created against drug abuse. The problem is not the movie Marco. Isn’t it just a movie? The film points out …

Unni Mukundan defends film industry amid Shine Tom Chacko’s arrest in drugs case: ‘Cinema alone cannot be blamed’

Unni Mukundan defends film industry amid Shine Tom Chacko’s arrest in drugs case: ‘Cinema alone cannot be blamed’

Apr 19, 2025 07:20 PM IST Unni Mukundan spoke to reporters at the sidelines of an event in Kochi and defended the film industry amid Vincy Aloshious’ complaint on Shine Tom Chacko. Actor Unni Mukundan said on Saturday that cinema does not promote narcotic abuse but only reflects what is happening in society. He welcomed a female actor speaking out recently against drug use on movie sets, calling it a “positive step”. He added that everybody should introspect why drug consumption and crime rate are on the rise in a state where the literacy rate is so high. (Also Read: Vincy Aloshous reveals name of her co-actor who used drugs on set) Shine Tom Chacko was pursued by the police in a drugs case and Unni Mukundan had this to say. Unni Mukundan defends film industry “It is not right to say that drug abuse and crime rate are increasing under the influence of cinema,” Unni told reporters in Kochi on the sidelines of a programme. “Cinema cannot influence society in that way,” he claimed. …