Thrissur: Actor and mimicry artiste Kollam Sudhi (39) was killed in a road accident after the car in which he was travelling collided with a goods carrier vehicle. Three other mimicry artistes - Binu Adimali, Ullas and Mahesh - were injured in the accident.

The accident took place at Kaipamangalam here on Monday around 4.30 am. Manorama News reported that the four were returning home after a programme in Vatakara.

"It was a head-on-collision. All of them were taken to the hospital but Sudhi lost his life. The other three are undergoing treatment," police told PTI.

Sudhi suffered a severe head injury in the accident. Though he was rushed to a private hospital in Kodungallur, he succumbed to his injuries. The injured are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kodungallur.

Kollam Sudhi made his film debut with the 2015 release 'Kanthari' directed by Ajmal.

Sudhi has acted in several movies including 'Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan', 'Kuttanadan Marppappa', 'Kesu Ee Veedinte Nadhan', 'Escape' and 'Swargathile Katturumbu'Kollam '. He rose to fame with stage shows and comedy programmes on various television channels.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the death of Sudhi.

(With agency inputs)