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Mollywood Actor Nivin Pauly Charged with Sexual Assault in Non-Bailable #MeToo Case

Sep 3, 2024, 02:01 PM

The Malayalam film industry, often referred to as 'Mollywood', is currently embroiled in a #MeToo controversy involving prominent actor Nivin Pauly. An FIR has been filed against Pauly, who has been accused of sexual assault by a woman who claims she was taken to Dubai and abused after being promised a role in a film in 2023. Pauly has been named the sixth accused in the complaint, with Malayalam producer AK Sunil named as the second accused. The case has been filed under a non-bailable section, and five other individuals have also been booked in connection with the allegations. The case is being highlighted in the context of the HemaCommitteeReport.