Director Ranjith to take legal action, claims sexual allegations are politically motivated

Mollywood director Ranjith finds himself at the center of a major controversy after Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra accused him of sexual harassment. The allegations have led to significant impact, prompting Ranjith to resign from his position as chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

Addressing the media, Ranjith firmly denied the allegations, asserting that they were baseless and politically motivated. He explained that his decision to step down was driven by a sense of moral responsibility, not an admission of guilt. “I do not want this issue to affect the status of the government of Kerala,” Ranjith stated, emphasizing that his resignation was intended to protect the party’s reputation.


Ranjith expressed his intention to pursue legal action to clear his name but noted that it would not be appropriate to do so while holding his official position. He elaborated, "They've been fabricating allegations against me since I assumed the position. I will pursue legal action to prove my innocence to the public. The truth will come to light eventually."

Despite the serious nature of the accusations, Sreelekha Mitra, in her interaction with the press, clarified that she does not intend to file a case against Ranjith. She mentioned that she would cooperate with the Kerala police only if approached. Sreelekha also highlighted the importance of women recognizing their strength and standing against such attacks, sending a message of empowerment to other women facing similar situations.