Aug 28, 2024

Republic Entertainment Desk

#MeToo Jolts Mollywood: Prime Accused, SIT Formation, AMMA Dissolution - Key Developments
A storm is brewing in the Malayalam film industry after several cases have been registered in connection with sexual harassment allegations following the Hema Committee Report.

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The 235-page report was recently made public revealing instances of harassment and exploitation of women in Mollywood. Here are the key developments in the scandal since the report went public.

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A case under IPC Section 354 (assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) has been registered against Ranjith by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra.

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A day later, he resigned as the chairman of the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy.

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This was followed by Malayalam actress Revathy Sampath alleging that she was sexually assaulted by actor Siddique when she was 21. Siddique resigned as the General Secretary of AMMA.

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On Sunday, Kerala government made a seven-member team to probe allegations of harassment against women professionals in Mollywood.

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Minu Muneer, levelled sexual abuse allegations against prominent actors M Mukesh, Jayasurya and Maniyanpilla Raju, as well as small-time actor Idavela Babu.

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However, Mukesh has denied the allegations and issued a press release asserting his innocence. He alleged that Muneer had previously sought financial assistance and attempted to blackmail him.

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Actress Sonia Malhaar has alleged that an actor molested her on a film set in 2013. She lodged a complaint with the Special Investigation Team.

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On Tuesday, 17-member AMMA was dissolved with President Mohanlal and 15 other executive committee members submitting their resignations on "moral grounds".

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On Wednesday, a fresh complaint was filed by a Malayalam actress against Siddique. She has accused the veteran actor of sexually assaulting her in 2016.

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It is followed by the Film Employee Federation Of Kerala (FEFKA) demanding the release of the names of those accused in the Hema Committee Report on Wednesday.

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Among several Mollywood celebs, Prithviraj Sukumaran has demanded strict action against perpetrators in Mollywood.

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