Malayalam Filmmaker Ranjith Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Aug 25, 2024, 05:26 AM

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith has resigned as the chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy following sexual assault allegations made by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra. The resignation comes amid protests by Congress Youth workers demanding action against Ranjith. Kerala's Cultural Minister's office confirmed the resignation, which was submitted on Sunday. Despite previous defense by a minister in the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet, Ranjith stepped down days after the allegations surfaced.