The prosecution warned the court that releasing the filmmaker could risk pressure on witnesses and affect the investigation. The complaint, filed by a young actor over alleged behaviour during a film shoot, is still under active probe.
Ranjith remains behind bars as Kerala votes, his attempt to get interim bail for polling shot down by the court. The case draws attention for both the serious allegations and the clash between law and personal privilege.
A Special Investigation Team has been formed after the Malayalam filmmaker was arrested over a young actress’s sexual assault complaint. He has been sent to 14-day judicial custody, while investigators widen the probe.
A woman actor has accused Malayalam director Ranjith of attempting sexual assault on a film set, sparking outrage in the industry. This arrest adds to a long history of harassment allegations.
Malayalam film director Ranjith on Tuesday approached the Kerala High Court with an anticipatory bail plea in connection with a sexual assault case.
Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra pulls out of a Kochi seminar following her sexual harassment allegations against director Ranjith.
Director Ranjith is facing a second sexual assault allegation, following a new complaint by an aspiring actor, amid ongoing scrutiny from recent industry reports.
An aspiring male actor files a sexual assault complaint against director Ranjith, adding to ongoing controversies in the Malayalam film industry.
Sreelekha Mitra has recently accused Malayalam film director Ranjith, of misconduct. Here's a closer look at who Sreelekha Mitra is.
Kerala Police have launched an investigation into director Ranjith following allegations of misconduct by actress Sreelekha Mitra.
