Today, October 10th, holds a packed schedule of noteworthy events. From the announcement of the RBI Monetary Policy decisions to the hearing of the Hathras stampede case, key developments are expected across various sectors. Learn about the anticipated outcomes and implications of these events.
Actor and CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh and actor Edavela Babu have been granted anticipatory bail in a rape and sexual assault case. The case is part of a larger investigation into sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, prompted by the Justice K Hema Committee report. The report revealed disturbing accounts of exploitation and mistreatment of women in the industry, leading to multiple FIRs against high-profile personalities.
In the wake of the Justice Hema Committee report exposing sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry, another actress, Sowmya, has come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and rape against a Tamil director. Sowmya alleges the director, along with his wife, manipulated her into believing she was their ‘daughter’ and proceeded to sexually assault her over a year, including rape.
Malayalam actor Jayasurya is facing two sexual harassment allegations, prompting him to take legal action. The allegations came to light amidst the ongoing #MeToo movement in the Malayalam film industry, sparked by the release of the Hema Committee report. One complaint was filed by actress Sonia Malhar, who accused Jayasurya of grabbing her during the filming of ‘Pigman’. The second complaint was filed by actress Minu Muneer, who alleged that Jayasurya hugged and kissed her forcefully during a film project. Jayasurya has denied the allegations and stated that he will be pursuing legal action to prove his innocence.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a prominent Telugu actress, has urged the Telangana government to release a report similar to the Hema Committee report in Kerala, which exposed widespread sexual harassment within the Malayalam film industry. The actress believes such a report is crucial to create safer working environments for women in Tollywood.
Following the release of a report exposing sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, Telugu actors and filmmakers are urging the Telangana government to publish a similar report on the Telugu Film Industry (TFI). The statement, signed by several women in the industry, highlights the need for a safe working environment and calls for government and industry policies to address sexual harassment.
A young male actor has accused renowned Malayalam film director Ranjith of sexual assault, adding to the growing list of allegations against prominent figures in the industry following the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which exposed widespread sexual exploitation. The actor’s complaint comes amid a heated debate surrounding the government’s response to the report’s findings.
Following the release of the Hema Committee report, exposing sexual harassment and discrimination in the Malayalam film industry, actress Sonia Malhar has come forward with her own disturbing experiences. The government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to address the issue, while the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has seen resignations in response to the allegations.
