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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Actor Biju Kuttan escapes major injury in Palakkad accident; 'I am not someone who drives at high speed', actor thanks fans for prayers
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The 5 Books Warren Buffett Recommends You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 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'. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Actor Biju Kuttan injured in road accident en route to AMMA polls; driver suffers serious injuries; Read more
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Popular Malayalam film actor Biju Kuttan met with a road accident early Friday morning while on his way to cast his vote in the high-profile Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) office bearers' election. As reported by the Manorama Online website, the incident took place around 6 a.m. near the Kannadi North junction on the Palakkad national highway. According to police, Biju Kuttan was returning from Coimbatore when the car he was travelling in rammed into a stationary container lorry. 'Preliminary assessment suggests the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel,' officers reportedly said. The impact caused significant damage to the front of the vehicle. Actor suffers arm injury, driver critical Biju Kuttan, who was seated in the passenger seat, sustained injuries to his arm. He was rushed to a nearby private hospital in Palakkad, where doctors confirmed that his injuries were not serious. 'He was fortunate to escape with relatively minor wounds,' a hospital source noted. The driver of the car was not as lucky. He suffered severe injuries in the crash and is undergoing intensive medical care. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Determined to cast his vote According to the reports, Biju Kuttan chose to proceed to Ernakulam after receiving medical attention. Meanwhile, on the work front, Biju Kuttan was last seen in the Tovino Thomas starrer fantasy action drama movie 'A.R.M' aka 'Ajayante Randam Moshanam' which turned out to be a superhit. Coming to AMMA elections, With Mohanlal stepping down and choosing not to run, the election has turned into a high-stakes contest between Shwetha Menon and Devan for the presidency, with other key roles — including two vice-presidents, a general secretary, and 11 executive committee seats — also in contention. Mohanlal shared with media, "The committee will be formed in line with the members' views and will guide the AMMA movement in the right direction. No one has left the organisation — everyone remains part of it. I am confident that, together, we can ensure the best governance." "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
