The Malayalam film industry is once again in the spotlight after shocking revelations have come to light following the release of the Hema Committee report. Several actresses have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against prominent actors. Amidst these controversies, a new case has emerged involving popular actor Nivin Pauly.
An FIR has been filed against Nivin Pauly under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Onnukal police station. The case involves six accused individuals, with Nivin being named as the sixth accused. According to the authorities, the primary accused is a woman, while the 40-year-old victim alleges that the incident occurred in Dubai a year ago.
The allegations against Nivin Pauly are part of a broader wave of accusations in the Malayalam film industry, with many actors and directors facing serious charges. However, Nivin Pauly has responded to these claims, calling them baseless and asserting his innocence.
Nivin Pauly took to social media to address the issue, stating, “I have received a false news report accusing me of misbehaving with a girl. Please know that this is completely false. I am ready to go to any extent to prove these allegations baseless and will take all necessary steps to bring the people responsible to justice. Thank you for your concern. The rest of the matters will be dealt with legally.”
The controversy comes in the wake of the Hema Committee report, which was initiated by the Kerala government in 2017 to investigate the widespread issue of sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry. A team of seven officers has been assigned to handle the investigations. The report has sparked reactions from various film industries, with actors from Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema weighing in on the matter.
As the situation unfolds, the industry and the public are closely watching to see how these allegations will be addressed and what legal actions will follow.
