Malayalam superstar Mohanlal addressed the #MeToo allegations rocking the film industry, emphasizing the need for investigations while urging against a blanket condemnation of the entire industry. He also highlighted the ongoing investigation into issues faced by junior artists and the welcoming of the Hema Committee report.
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.
Students at the National Institute of Technology – Trichy (NIT-Trichy) staged a protest after a female student was sexually harassed by a contract worker. The protest highlighted concerns over security lapses and the alleged insensitivity of hostel authorities. The incident led to the arrest of the worker and prompted the institute to take immediate action to improve safety measures.
A software engineer was arrested by the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Chennai for sexually harassing a fellow software engineer on a train. The incident occurred on August 26th when the victim was travelling from Karur to Chennai. The accused, K V Kishore, was identified and arrested based on a photograph taken by the victim.
A woman in Ahmedabad has accused a Zomato delivery driver of sexual harassment, alleging he exposed himself while delivering her food. The woman reported the incident to Zomato, who subsequently terminated the driver’s account and revoked his license. However, the woman remains concerned about her safety due to the potential for the driver to return.
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.
The Madras High Court has ordered a detailed investigation into the sexual harassment of school children at a fake NCC camp in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. The court has also directed the Krishnagiri district legal services authority to inspect the school and provide compensation to the victims’ families.
A teacher from Rajasthan, Ramachandra Soni, has been arrested in Tamil Nadu for sexually harassing several girl students at his school. The arrest follows a complaint from a student and an investigation revealing multiple instances of abuse.
Following allegations of sexual harassment by actress Minu Muneer, actor and CPI(M) MLA Mukesh has been removed from a film policy committee in Kerala. Muneer also accused other prominent actors like Jayasurya, Idavela Babu, and Maniyanpilla Raju of abuse. The state government has formed a special investigation team to probe the allegations.
Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar has voiced her support for the #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema, praising the formation of the Justice K Hema Committee to address abuse faced by female professionals. She urged women to stand their ground and speak out against harassment, and called on men to support victims and ensure their safety.
