Malayalam Film Director Ranjith Balakrishnan has approached the Kerala High Court for granting him anticipatory bail on an alleged sexual harassment complaint against him by Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra.
Mitra announced her decision on Sunday morning, citing the recent turmoil in her life and the intense media scrutiny surrounding the allegations as reasons for her break.
The Malayalam film industry is currently embroiled in controversy following sexual harassment allegations made by actresses against several prominent figures in the industry. A new complaint has been filed against director Ranjith by an aspiring male actor, alleging that the director forced
Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra on Monday filed a complaint with the Kochi City Police against film director Ranjith, a day after he resigned as the chairman of the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy.
In the wake of renewed allegations of sexual misconduct within the Malayalam film industry, Actor turned politician- Kerala's State Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar has refrained from commenting on the issue.
The team behind the much-talked-about film 'Thangalaan'--director Pa Ranjith, actor Chiyaan Vikram, actress Malavika Mohanan, and music director GV Prakash Kumar--discussed the intricate process and their individual experiences in bringing this historical epic to life.
Renowned filmmaker Ranjith resigns as Kerala Chalachitra Academy chairman following sexual assault allegations, according to Kerala Cultural Minister Office
Meanwhile, Youth Congress Vice President Abin Varkey has lodged the complaint, urging an inquiry in light of recent revelations made by a Bengali actress.