Jagathy Sreekumar: From Comedy King to Wheelchair, A Tragic Accident Silenced a Legend

• Jagathy Sreekumar, born January 5, 1951, in Jagathy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, rose from a medical representative to become a 'Comedy King' in South Indian cinema.
• He holds a Guinness record for acting in over 1,500 films in a 50-year career, dominating the Malayalam film industry.
• On March 10, 2012, a severe car accident near Thenhippalam, Malappuram, left him with critical injuries, leading to a year-long hospitalization.
• The accident permanently affected his speech and physical movement, confining the versatile actor to a wheelchair.
• Despite his challenges, Sreekumar is slowly returning to public events and even reprised a role in 'CBI Part 5' and is reported to be in 'Vala'.

Why It Matters: Jagathy Sreekumar, a legendary South Indian actor, faced a life-altering accident but continues to inspire.