Actor Biju Kuttan escapes major injury in Palakkad accident; 'I am not someone who drives at high speed', actor thanks fans for prayers
Actor
Biju Kuttan
, a beloved face in
Malayalam cinema
, reassured fans that he is safe after surviving a car accident in Palakkad on Friday morning.
As reported by Manorama Online, the actor was traveling with his friend, Sudhi Madhav, when their vehicle collided with a parked lorry on the national highway.
The crash left the front portion of the car severely damaged.
However, both Biju Kuttan and Sudhi escaped without serious injuries. Only one of Biju's fingers was hurt, and after a brief hospital stay, he returned home on Saturday. The actor was en route to Kochi to cast his vote in the AMMA office-bearer election when the incident occurred.
'Safety is more important than speed'; 'Thank you to everyone for your prayers'
In a heartfelt Facebook Live session, Biju Kuttan thanked everyone who reached out with calls, prayers, and messages of concern.
'I met with an accident in Palakkad. But both I and my friend are fine. Though the vehicle suffered major damage, fortunately, nothing serious happened,' he shared, adding that a few days of rest would be enough for recovery. Using the opportunity to spread awareness, Biju urged drivers to value safety over urgency.
'I am not someone who drives at high speed. I always drive with road discipline and make sure anyone driving for me does the same.
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It is always better to reach late than risk lives,' he said, emphasizing that in all his years on the road, he has never faced even a minor case for rash driving.
The news of the accident initially left fans worried, but relief quickly followed after Biju's reassurance.'Thank you to everyone for your prayers,' he said warmly during the live session.
On the work front, Biju Kuttan was last seen in the Tovino Thomas starrer 'ARM'.
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