Actor Shine Tom Chacko Admits to Drug Use, Reveals Film Industry Connections During Interrogation
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, recently arrested in connection with a drug case, has made a series of startling revelations during police interrogation. In his official statement, the actor admitted to using methamphetamine and cannabis, and shed light on the prevalence of drug use in the film industry, implicating other well-known actors as well.
According to police sources, Shine confessed that he frequently used methamphetamine and occasionally consumed cannabis, particularly when offered on film sets. While he denied procuring drugs for others, he admitted that “special agents” deliver drugs to film locations, facilitating access for users within the entertainment sector.
Details of the Case
The actor was taken into custody after being found at Vedanta Hotel, where police suspect he was attempting to meet a foreign Malayali woman with whom he had been in regular phone contact. Shine acknowledged the meeting and further admitted to engaging in drug-related transactions, although he claimed he could not recall the exact individuals or the timeline involved.
During the interrogation, Shine also stated that he ran out of the hotel room in fear, under the belief that individuals linked to an old financial dispute involving his father had come to assault him.
Financial Transactions Under Scrutiny
The police discovered monetary transactions between ₹2,000 to ₹5,000, which raised suspicions about their purpose. However, Shine clarified that the amounts were personal loans he had extended to acquaintances and were unrelated to any drug dealings.
Industry-Wide Implications
Perhaps the most concerning revelation came when Shine alleged that drug use is more widespread in the film industry than publicly acknowledged. He indicated that while he and another actor are frequently targeted, “major actors also consume drugs”, suggesting a broader issue within the industry.
These statements are likely to spark further investigations and raise serious questions about drug accessibility and usage in Indian cinema. Authorities are expected to follow up on Shine’s claims and probe the alleged involvement of other individuals.
The case adds to a growing list of incidents involving celebrities and substance abuse, prompting renewed calls for stricter surveillance and intervention mechanisms within the entertainment industry.
