Another FIR In Mollywood #MeToo Storm, Actor Claims Was Lured To Hotel
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The latest complaint has been lodged by a young actor who alleges he was sexually abused by Ranjith in 2012.
The #MeToo movement across the Malayalam film industry has created waves across the country with several young actors now speaking out about the abuse they faced at the hands of veteran directors, producers, and actors. Film director Ranjith now facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct, with two separate cases filed against him. The latest complaint has been lodged by a young actor who alleges he was sexually abused by Ranjith in 2012.
According to the complaint filed with the Kochi police, the victim was lured to a hotel in Bengaluru under the pretext of an audition. Ranjith allegedly forced the victim to strip and assaulted him, promising prominent roles in exchange. The victim claimed he believed it was part of the audition process and was even offered money the next morning.
This is the second case of sexual allegations against Ranjith. Earlier, Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra had filed a complaint against him, alleging rape. The Kochi police have registered an FIR in connection with her complaint, which alleges that she was raped in a hotel in Kochi.
