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Malayalam actor Rahman has come out in strong support of actress Shwetha Menon, backing her candidacy for AMMA President amidst allegations he deems baseless. Rahman expressed shock and anger over the accusations, describing them as "utter nonsense" and a deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation and hinder her election bid. Having known Shwetha for nearly three decades, Rahman praises her kindness, genuineness and dedication to her craft.

Rahman wrote on Instagram, "Dear Shwetha, I was deeply shocked when I read about the baseless accusations against you. My heart is filled with anger at the injustice of it all. I have known you for almost three decades, and in all that time you have been a true friend — one of the kindest and most genuine people I have met in our industry. Though we worked together in only one film, the shows we did and the time we spent together were enough for me to understand your character and to treasure our friendship."

Rahman further added, "During those shows, I saw firsthand how much you cared for others — whether it was fellow actors, especially newcomers, the crew, organisers, or your fans. I still remember you quietly buying medicines for crew members who were unwell, without expecting any thanks or recognition. You treated everyone with respect, regardless of their position. Those moments spoke volumes about the person you are."

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"This current situation is nothing but utter nonsense. Meher and I are shocked and disgusted by the people behind this malicious act. It is clear to me that this is a deliberate attempt to tarnish your name and stop you from being elected as the President of the Malayalam Artists’ Association. Such dirty games are common in politics, but I never expected to see them in our film industry," he went on to state.

Actor Rahman sought forgiveness from Shwetha Menon for not reaching out sooner, citing personal circumstances that prevented him from doing so. He explained that he was initially bedridden with food poisoning and later grieving the loss of his friend Shanavas, which left him unable to contact her.

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Despite these challenges, Rahman expressed his unwavering support for Shwetha, stating he wants the public to know where he stands. He also acknowledged that some media outlets might distort his words, but he remains undeterred.