Malayalam Actor Jayasurya Reacts To Sexual Abuse Allegations, Calls Them 'False': Family Saddened

#MeToo Movement: Ever since the Hema Committee Report was made public, Malayalam actor and filmmakers have come under intense scrutiny, with several allegations of sexual assault and rape being levelled against Mollywood's biggest names. Recently, actor Jayasurya who is facing sexual assault allegations by two actors, reacted to charges against him. He is currently in the US owing to work commitments but plans to return to India soon.

Actor Jayasurya's reaction to the sexual assault allegations

Actor Jayasurya, who is in abroad, spoke about the #MeToo allegations that have been levelled against him.

He wrote in a Facebook post, “Today is my birthday. Thank you to everyone who has been with me. I am in America with my family for the past one month due to some personal need. Meanwhile two false allegations of molestation were made against me quite unexpectedly. Naturally, it broke me as much as any other person.”

He further said, “My family members were deeply saddened. It became a sore wound and pain for everyone who stopped me. Finally, I consulted with the legal experts for the numbskulls. They will decide the rest. Anyone can make such false allegations against anyone, at any time. There should not be any conscience left. It’s good to remember that facing a false accusation of harassment is just as painful as the harassment itself.”

“By the time the truth wears its sandals, the lie will have completed its world tour. But it is certain that the final victory will be Sathyatini. I will be back as soon as I finish the work here. The legal battle to prove his innocence will continue. I have complete faith in our justice system. Thanks to those who participated in making this birthday the saddest. Let this who have not sinned cast stones….only at sinner," actor Jayasurya concluded.

Allegations faced by actor Jayasurya

In the first allegation, police had slapped a non-bailable charge against actor Jayasurya on August 29 acting on a complaint from a Kochi-based actress. She alleged that the actor had assaulted her during the shoot of the film Vellam.

Another allegation, following which an FIR has been registered against the actor, is based on claims made by a female actor from Thiruvanthapuram. According to a report, she has accused him of sexually abusing her on location of the Thodupuzha film set.

Ex-President of AMMA, Mohanlal reacts to the atrocities faced by women in Malayalam film industry

Mohanlal, who resigned as President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) on August 27, spoke about the #MeToo Movement in Mollywood at length at the launch of  Kerala Cricket League in Thirvuvanathapuram.

He said that the AMMA operated as a family and called it unfortunate that the members are being ‘hounded’. He also claimed that the condition of Mollywood is much better than other industries. He called for unity in the film industry but failed to take the names of the accused.