Prominent Malayalam director-producer Ranjith was arrested in Kerala following an alleged sexual assault complaint filed against him by a young actress, as per police officials. The complaint was filed by an actress who is part of his latest directorial venture, with the alleged incident said to have taken place during the shooting of the movie. Sreelekha Mitra Files Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Director Ranjith After His Resignation From Kerala State Chalachithra Academy.

As per the complaint, the actress alleged that Ranjith tried to assault her at the film location. Based on her statement, a case has been registered under multiple sections, including outraging the modesty of a woman, sexual assault, wrongful confinement and making obscene gestures.

Director Ranjith Arrested

According to a Thodupuzha police official, Ranjith was brought from the Thodupuzha police station to Kochi. Subsequently, he was taken to Ernakulam General Hospital by the Ernakulam Central Police for a medical examination, which is a mandatory procedure under the law.

Bengali Actress Alleges Harassment by Ranjith

This is not the first time Ranjith has faced such allegations. In 2024, he stepped down as the chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy after harassment claims were made by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra, though he had denied those allegations at the time. Bengali Actress Sreelekha Mitra Withdraws From Kochi Seminar Following Her Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Director Ranjith (View Post).

The earlier controversy had sparked strong reactions across Keralam's film industry, with several actors, directors, and industry members publicly calling for his resignation.

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