Cinema VinesOn the evening of Monday, September 28, YouTuber and film critic Aswanth Kok was taken into custody by the Nadakkavu police in Kozhikode after a drunken driving incident near Eranhipalam. The incident, reported by Malayalam Oneindia at 8:20 PM IST, involved a black Mahindra Thar allegedly driven by Kok that collided with several vehicles on Kottaram Road. Witnesses say the Thar struck a parked car, a two‑wheel vehicle belonging to a disabled person, and other road users before the driver failed to stop immediately.
Local residents reportedly intervened, stopping the vehicle before police arrived. Once the Nadakkavu police reached the scene, they detained Kok and conducted a medical examination. Videos of the incident have circulated online, showing Kok confronting officers and bystanders, though the full sequence of events is still under investigation.
The crash, which involved four vehicles, has attracted significant online attention. Authorities have not yet released details on any injuries sustained or the legal actions that will follow. Further updates are expected as the police inquiry and medical assessment conclude.
Aswanth Kok, known for his Malayalam cinema reviews and commentary, remains in custody pending the outcome of the investigation. The case underscores the ongoing concern over drunk driving incidents in the region.
