The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has given actor Shine Tom Chacko a final opportunity to reform his behaviour after being accused of misconduct while allegedly under the influence of drugs. FEFKA general secretary B Unnikrishnan stated that Chacko has been given one last chance to correct his behaviour, failing which it would be difficult to continue working with him. Unnikrishnan emphasized that FEFKA has a strict stand on such matters and has told Chacko that it can work with him only if he resolves the issue.
FEFKA's decision comes after actress Vincy Aloshious accused Chacko of misbehaving with her under the influence of drugs on a movie set. The incident has sparked controversy, and FEFKA has spoken to representatives of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) about the issue. Unnikrishnan claimed that the film production in the Malayalam cinema sector has gone down by 45% in the last six months due to the prevailing environment in the industry. The public image of the industry is not encouraging, and FEFKA is taking steps to address the issue.
Chacko was recently arrested and released on bail in a drugs case after he allegedly fled from a hotel during a raid by the District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) team. The actor has been booked under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The Kerala government has said that it views the allegations against the actor seriously and is intervening in the matter.
The controversy surrounding Chacko has raised concerns about the prevalence of drugs in the Malayalam film industry. FEFKA's decision to give Chacko one last chance reflects the industry's efforts to address the issue and maintain a positive image. The outcome of Chacko's case will be closely watched, and it remains to be seen how the industry will respond to similar incidents in the future.