Kerala film federation issues warning to actor Shine Tom Chacko
Film Employees Federation of Kerala
(Fefka) on Tuesday issued a warning to actor
Shine Tom Chacko
, who was recently arrested in a
drugs case
and faces allegations of misconduct on a movie set. After Chacko appeared before the
Fefka
office bearers, association general secretary B Unnikrishnan said that the actor admitted to using drugs, and the warning is the final chance for him.
"There have been continuous reports suggesting that the drug mafia is tightening its grip on the Malayalam film industry. As the
Malayalam film industry
is already struggling to survive, it will be challenging to cooperate with those people who are exhibiting such behaviour. We will take strong action if he repeats such mistakes," said Unnikrishnan.
Unnikrishnan said that a frank discussion was held with Chacko in the presence of his family. He requested one more chance. Chacko is a talented actor, and offering a chance to correct mistakes is a humane approach, Unnikrishnan said. However, this should not be perceived as a weakness, he added.
"If Chacko keeps his promises, he will continue in Malayalam cinema. This issue is not limited to him. He represents a symptom of a larger problem. Many others are involved, and complaints have been received by both Fefka and the producers' association. Fefka will summon and speak with such individuals to bring about change," Unnikrishnan said.
He added that Fefka is conducting a campaign on all movie sets to create awareness against drugs. Fefka stands with the public mission to make Kerala drug-free, said Unnikrishnan.
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