Ranjith has been accused of sexual assault by a guy from Kerala, who also claims that the filmmaker emailed actress Revathi, a member of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), pictures of him in his underwear.
As new accusations against well-known director Ranjith surface, the Malayalam film industry is currently dealing with a fresh wave of controversy. Ranjith has been accused of sexual assault by a guy from Kerala, who also claims that the filmmaker emailed actress Revathi, a member of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), pictures of him in his underwear. The continuous MeToo movement in the business has received a lot of attention as a result of these accusations, which have also raised concerns about the responsibility and behavior of powerful individuals.
According to the accuser, who wishes to remain anonymous for ethical and legal reasons, the incident happened in 2012. The victim said that Ranjith had forced him to strip, harassed him sexually, and then taken pictures of him without asking permission. The man further said that while intoxicated, Ranjith told him these pictures would be delivered to an actress—later identified as Revathi.
An advocacy group called Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) works to advance women’s rights in the Malayalam cinema industry. Among this group is the renowned actress and director Revathi. A further element of difficulty has been added by the WCC’s involvement in this affair, considering the organization’s dedication to eliminating harassment and creating safe working environments for women in the film industry.
Ranjith and Revathi have not yet replied to these accusations in public. Many people in the public and industry are still waiting for explanations or clarification from the parties involved because there hasn’t been an official response. The latest allegations follow on from another issue in which a Bengali actress claimed Ranjith had harassed her sexually during 2009 film tryouts. Ranjith said that the actress was spreading misinformation and rejected those claims as untrue.
Based on the man’s claims, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Ranjith. The legal process will probably investigate these grave charges and look into any supporting documentation for the accuser’s statements. It is essential to treat these situations delicately, honoring the confidentiality and dignity of each and every one of the parties concerned. Future conversations about harassment and responsibility will be greatly influenced by how the Malayalam cinema industry responds to these allegations.
The MeToo movement has had a big impact on the Malayalam cinema industry, with several high-profile incidents coming to light recently. The campaign has raised awareness of the problems in the industry related to power abuse and sexual harassment. But it has also highlighted the difficulties in guaranteeing victims’ support and justice, especially in an area where power disparities and hierarchical dynamics are prevalent.
These claims against Ranjith, together with earlier accusations made against other well-known members of the Malayalam cinema industry, point to a widespread problem with power abuse and sexual misbehavior. In a case involving sexual offenses, actress Jayasurya is facing a FIR, while actor Mukesh has been accused of rape. Due to the cumulative impact of these events, there have been many calls for industry change and the creation of more robust measures to prevent harassment.
These claims against Ranjith, together with earlier accusations made against other well-known members of the Malayalam cinema industry, point to a widespread problem with power abuse and sexual misbehavior. In a case involving sexual offenses, actress Jayasurya is facing a FIR, while actor Mukesh has been accused of rape. Due to the cumulative impact of these events, there have been many calls for industry change and the creation of more robust measures to prevent harassment.
