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Actors Jayasurya and Maniyanpilla Raju face new FIRs over sexual abuse allegations

The Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in the Malayalam film industry sparked intense controversy on Friday when actor Jayasurya was charged with a new crime in response to a complaint made by an actress.

Director, technicians demand sexual favours from women artists in Tamil TV industry, alleges Padmini

Chennai: As the Malayalam film industry faces intense scrutiny amid allegations of sexual abuse, popular actor and television producer Kutti Padmini has now brought similar accusations to light within the Tamil television industry.

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Second case filed against actor Jayasoorya for sexual assault

Kerala police have registered a second sexual assault case against Malayalam film actor Jayasurya within a span of 48 hours, following a fresh complaint from a woman actor alleging sexual misconduct, in addition to the existing case registered against him on August 28.

Kerala actor-politician Mukesh booked for rape on actress' plaint

A rape case has been registered against prominent Malayalam actor and ruling CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh following a female actor's allegation that he sexually assaulted her years ago, police said on Thursday.

Justice Hema Committee "much needed" to break abuse: Khushbu

Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar on Wednesday said the Kerala government-appointed Justice K Hema Committee was "much needed" to break the abuse faced by female professionals in Malayalam cinema and urged women not to compromise and the men to speak up for victims of sexual harassment.

Mohanlal resigns as AMMA President; Executive committee dissolved amid sexual abuse allegations

Actor Mohanlal has resigned as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) on Tuesday, leading to the dissolution of the entire executive committee.

Media misleading public perception of film industry: Suresh Gopi

Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Tuesday lashed out at the media, accusing it of misleading the public's perception about the film industry regarding the recent allegations of sexual harassment against actors and directors.

Malayalam cinema director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit posts over allegations of abuse

Rocked by the Justice K Hema Committee's explosive findings of harassment and abuse of women professionals, the Malayalam cinema industry on Sunday witnessed two high-profile resignations related to such issues, including that of director Ranjith who stepped down as the chairman of a state-run film academy.

National Awards: Malayalam movie 'Aattam: The Play' is best feature film

New Delhi: Regional cinema dominated the National Film Awards announced on Friday with best feature film going to Malayalam movie "Aattam: The Play" and Rishabh Shetty bagging best actor for the Kannada hit "Kantara". The best actress prize was shared by Nithya Menen, for the Tamil film "Thiruchitrambalam", and Manasi Parekh for the Gujarati movie "Kutch Express".