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Circumstances of the Accident

On March 10, 2012, Jagathy Sreekumar, a renowned Malayalam actor, was involved in a severe road accident near Kozhikode, Kerala. He was on his way to a film shoot in the early morning hours when his car collided with a road divider. The crash left him with critical injuries, including severe head trauma and multiple fractures.

Aftermath and Recovery

The accident was life-altering, and Jagathy underwent several surgeries following the incident. He received long-term medical care, which included rehabilitation therapies.

The accident confined him to a wheelchair and significantly affected his professional career. However, there have been efforts towards his recovery, and there were instances reported where he expressed hope of returning to acting.

In 2014, Jagathy was awarded a compensation of Rs 5.90 crore by the District Legal Services Authority.

Current Status

Although he has been mostly indoors since the accident, there have been reports about his gradual recovery. There is optimism about his return to the screen, as he has started making appearances in public events and interviews.

For further details, you can refer to The Hindu and New Indian Express.