Ranjit Balakrishnan Arrest: Ranjit Balakrishnan Held in Sexual Assault Case

Ranjith Director: Malayalam film directorRanjith Balakrishnanhas been arrested by the police in a sexual assault case. The director has been taken on 14-day remand by the police.

He was shifted to Ernakulam sub-jail. His arrest was registered after he was brought to the North Women's Police Station. He was later produced before the magistrate in Tripunithura.

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Director Ranjith is embroiled in a sexual harassment case.

The Ernakulam police filed an FIR against the filmmaker based on a complaint from an actress. The actress alleged that Ranjith attempted to sexually assault her inside a caravan at a film shooting location on January 30th of this year. Acting on the complaint, the police recorded her confidential statement and initiated proceedings to arrest the director.

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Many allegations against Ranjit Balakrishnan

Ranjit Balakrishnan has been charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including non-bailable offenses under Section 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), Section 75 (sexual harassment), and Section 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman). According to reports, Balakrishnan was taken into custody by police from Thodupuzha on March 31.

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The director was admitted to the hospital

Following his arrest, Ranjith complained of uneasiness and was taken to Ernakulam General Hospital for a medical examination. However, hospital officials confirmed that there were no serious health problems. He was subsequently produced before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, which remanded him to judicial custody this morning. He is currently lodged in the Ernakulam Sub Jail.

The director has been accused of sexual harassment before

For your information, this isn't the first case of sexual harassment allegations against the director. In 2024, a Bengali actress accused him of attempting to molest her during a film discussion in 2009, following which an FIR was filed. These allegations surfaced following the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which highlighted systemic issues of sexual exploitation and harassment in the Malayalam film industry.

Who is Ranjith Balakrishnan?

Ranjith Balakrishnan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Ranjith made his directorial debut in 2001 with Raavan Prabhu, a sequel to Devasuram. He has won three National Film Awards, including one for his film Spirit, which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues. His films Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011, respectively. A recipient of six Kerala State Film Awards, (ranjith new movie) he was the former chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Who is Ranjith?

A. Ranjith is a well-known director and screenwriter of the Malayalam film industry.

Q2. Which film industry is Ranjith associated with?

A. He is mainly associated with Malayalam cinema.

Q3. Why is Ranjith in the news?

A. He has been in the news recently due to allegations of attempted sexual assault.

Q4. Has Ranjith been arrested?

A. Yes, according to reports he has been arrested in this case.

Q5. What is Ranjeet's contribution to the film industry?

A. He has directed and written many popular films and has made a distinct identity for himself in the industry.