- By JE ENTERTAINMENT
- Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
An FIR has been filed against Malayalam actor and CPI (M) MLA Mukesh M following a complaint by actress Minu Muneer. Kerala Police informed on Thursday that the FIR was registered based on Muneer's allegations. Additionally, another FIR has been filed against actor Jayasurya under Section 354, which addresses actions intended to outrage modesty, based on the same actress's complaint. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) recorded Muneer's statement on Wednesday.
Muneer has accused Mukesh M, Jayasurya, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Idavela Babu of both verbal and physical abuse during their work on various film projects. In an interview with ANI, Muneer recounted her experiences of misconduct, alleging several incidents. "Once, as I was coming out from the toilet, Jayasurya hugged me from behind and even kissed me forcefully... After that, Idavela Babu expressed his interest in a sexual relationship with me," she claimed.
She also detailed troubling encounters with Maniyanpilla Raju, including inappropriate remarks about her hotel accommodations. These allegations emerged shortly after director Ranjith and actor Siddique resigned from their roles in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) amid separate accusations against them. Muneer first shared her allegations on Facebook, recounting a series of incidents dating back to 2013. "I am writing to report a series of incidents of physical and verbal abuse I suffered at the hands of Mukesh, Maniyanpilla Raju, Idavela Babu, Jayasurya, Advocate Chandrasekharan, production controller Noble and Vichu," she wrote. Muneer mentioned that the abuse she endured drove her to leave the Malayalam film industry and move to Chennai.
In response to these grave allegations, actor Mukesh M, who is also a Member of the Legislative Assembly, issued a press release maintaining his innocence. He also claimed that Muneer had previously sought financial help and attempted to blackmail him. He said, "This group, which has been persistently blackmailing me for money, has now turned against me at this opportune moment," he added.
Mukesh has called for a comprehensive and transparent investigation to clear his name. "In response to the allegations raised against me and other film industry colleagues, I welcome the ongoing investigations. A fair and transparent inquiry is crucial to uncover the truth behind the accusations being discussed in the public domain," he said in the statement.