Mukesh, Facing Rape Charges In #MeToo Scandal, Kicked 1st Wife During Pregnancy- Old Interview Viral

Mollywood #MeToo Movement: As calls for Mukesh’s resignation from CPI(M) increased over sexual misconduct allegations, his first wife, veteran actress Saritha’s statements about her personal life have resurfaced.

Mukesh first wife Saritha’s statements resurface

According to a report in Manorama Online, Saritha’s statements about the torture she endured in her married life are from the time when Mukesh wed dancer Methik Devika.

As per reports, she shared, “When I was pregnant, he kicked me in the stomach and I fell into the yard. I cried in those moments, he would mock me, saying Oh You are such a good actress….go on cry. He always found new ways to hurt me.’"

She further revealed, “Once when I was nine months pregnant, we went out for dinner. On our way back, when I tried to get into the car, he kept moving it forward and backward to trick me. When I ran after the car, I fell and sat there crying. I tried to hide my tears from him because he would just laugh”.

Mukesh’s response to the allegations by his first wife

In a 2023 interview with Manorama News, Mukesh addressed the allegations but avoided the revelations made by his first wife Saritha. He said, “Up until now, I have avoided speaking negatively about them. It’s typical for couples who end up in family court to blame each other, as this happens in almost every case. It’s a natural response. I have never once made any derogatory comments about them."

Allegations Mukesh is currently facing

An FIR under IPC 376 (rape) was registered against actor Mukesh based on a complaint by an actress at Maradu police station in Kochi city on Wednesday (August 28) night. Another case has been filed against him by actress Minu Muneer, who raised sexual assault allegations against several actors including Mukesh.