Malayalam Actor Maniyanpilla Raju Faces Hit-and-Run Probe After Two Injured

Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 10:58 IST

Raju appeared at the police station on Friday morning and claimed the motorcycle hit his car while he was slowly crossing the road.

Senior Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju’s car allegedly collided with a two-wheeler while he was exiting the Trivandrum Club at around 9:30 PM Thursday night, leaving two young men injured.

According to police, a car allegedly struck a motorcycle carrying two 20-year-olds and then left the scene.

The injured, identified as Sooraj and Nidev from Thiruvananthapuram, were taken to the hospital. One suffered a fracture in the leg, while the other is undergoing treatment for a spinal injury.

Police said the actor could not be contacted for several hours after the crash. A preliminary inquiry later confirmed that he was driving the vehicle at the time.

A case has been registered under provisions related to rash and negligent driving and failure to assist injured persons, along with sections of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Raju appeared at the police station on Friday morning and claimed the motorcycle hit his car while he was slowly crossing the road, according to a report by PTI.

“I heard a sound and saw someone fall," he told reporters, adding that after leaving the spot he asked someone to arrange an ambulance.

He also said he did not remain at the scene due to health reasons. The actor stated he is undergoing cancer treatment and is currently suffering from chikungunya, and his wife was alone at home. He informed police he would report in the morning and agreed to hand over the vehicle for inspection.

Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact sequence of events.

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