Man Alleges Sexual Abuse by Ranjith; Claims Director Sent Nude Photos of Him to Actress Revathy (Watch Video)
A man from Kozhikode has accused filmmaker Ranjith of sexual abuse, detailing that Ranjith allegedly offered him a drink, asked him to undress and sent his nude photos to actress Revathy.
On August 23, 2024, following the release of the Hema Committee Report, Indian actress Sreelekha Mitra accused filmmaker Ranjith of attempting to seek sexual favours from her during the audition of Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha. Although Ranjith denied these allegations, he stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Recently, a man from Kozhikode has also accused Ranjith of sexual abuse, claiming that the director abused him at a five-star hotel in Bengaluru in 2012. Sreelekha Mitra Files Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Director Ranjith After His Resignation From Kerala State Chalachithra Academy.
During a media interview, the man described meeting Ranjith on the set of Bavuttiyude Namathil. At that time, he shared his interest in acting, and that’s how Ranjith shared his contact details by writing on a tissue. The man claims that the filmmaker instructed to get in touch with him only via texts and not calling, which the man now believes was a way to avoid leaving a trace. He goes on to share when he visited Bengaluru as invited by Ranjith, he was denied entry at the hotel because visiting hours were over. He called Ranjith, who told him to use the back door. Inside the room, the man claimed Ranjith was drinking and offered him a drink, which he initially refused but later accepted. The man alleged that Ranjith’s behavior then shifted; he asked the man to undress to see how he looked naked and claimed that Ranjith also sent his nude photos to actress Revathy. Hema Committee Report Impact: Siddique, Ranjith, Mukesh, Jayasurya, Baburaj, and More – Malayalam Celebs Named and Accused Under #MeToo of Sexual Misconduct.
Man Alleges Sexual Abuse By Ranjith
Kozhikode Man Shares More Details
The man shared that he couldn't reveal the specifics of what Ranjith did but stated that the filmmaker sexually abused him. He mentioned that he would be speaking to the police about the matter.
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