Malayalam actor Mathew Thomas is facing a tough time as his family was in a serious accident early on May 15. Their jeep overturned on an under-construction highway in Sasthamugal, Kochi, Kerala, while returning from a family event. Sadly, his 61-year-old relative named Beena Daniel passed away in the crash. Mathew’s father Biju, mother Susan, and Beena’s husband Saju were injured and are in the hospital, along with Mathew’s brother John, who was driving the jeep. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Beena was swiftly taken to the hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, she passed away there. She was 61 years old and had retired as a teacher. Mathew’s father Biju, mother Susan, and Beena’s husband Saju suffered injuries and were hospitalised for treatment. The family, including the actor, was returning from a family event when their vehicle overturned on the under-construction national highway.
Meanwhile, Malayalam film Cup, starring Mathew Thomas and Basil Joseph, is all set to release soon. The makers released its teaser on April 21. It has generated much hype among cine-goers and left the fans excited as they await the release of the film. The upcoming film has been garnering much attention, ever since it was first announced. The teaser has received much appreciation. Cup is presented by Alphonse Puthran and backed by Allwin Antony and Angelena Mary under the banner of Ananya Films. It is helmed by debutant Sanju V Samuel. Cup revolves around the sport of badminton. It is billed as a feel-good film and is penned by Akhilesh Latharaj and Denson Durom.
The music is handled by Shaan Rahman and has four songs composed by Manju Manjith and a song by RZee. The Cup boasts of an excellent star cast. It will feature Guru Somasundaram as Mathew Thomas’ father Babu, with Thushara Pillai as his mother and Mrinalini Susan George as his sister. Meanwhile, Basil Joseph appears in a significant role, alongside Namitha Pramod and Karthik Vishnu. Anikha Surendran and Riya Shibu too will be seen in the film. It will also see Anand Roshan, Mridul Pachu, Chembil Ashokan and Nandu Poduval, in key roles.
