Malayalam Actress Minu Muneer Accuses Top Stars of Abuse: A Shocking Revelation
Aug 26, 2024
Actress Minu Muneer has accused several Malayalam film industry stars, including Mukesh and Jayasurya, of verbal and physical abuse. This sparks a new wave of allegations.
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The Malayalam film industry is facing a huge crisis. This started after the release of the Justice Hema report. Several actresses and junior artists have stepped forward to reveal the sexual abuse they faced in Mollywood.
Some have named well-known figures like actor Siddique and director Ranjith as sexual predators in recent days.
Minu Muneer’s Allegations
Today, actress Minu Muneer has come forward with serious allegations. She has accused several big names, including Mukesh, who is also an MLA, Maniyanpilla Raju, Idavela Babu, and Kathanar actor Jayasurya, of verbal and physical abuse. Minu has also named some production controllers who were involved in the abuse.
Minu’s Facebook Post
Minu Muneer took to Facebook to share her painful experiences. She wrote, "I am reporting incidents of physical and verbal abuse by Mukesh, Maniyanpilla Raju, Idavela Babu, Jayasurya, Advocate Chandrasekharan, and production controllers Noble and Vichu.
In 2013, I faced abuse from these individuals while working on a project. I tried to cope, but the abuse became unbearable. I had to leave the Malayalam film industry and move to Chennai.
I spoke out against the abuse in a newspaper article. Now, I seek justice and accountability for the trauma I endured. I need your help in taking action against them for their wrongdoings."
Incident with Mukesh and Jayasurya
Minu also shared a disturbing experience with actor Mukesh, who is also an MLA. She revealed that when she tried to join the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (A.M.M.A), Mukesh asked for sexual favors in return for membership.
In an interview with ANI, Minu recounted another incident with Kathanar actor Jayasurya during a shoot in 2008. She said, "During a shoot in the state capital, as I was returning from a restroom, Jayasurya grabbed me from behind and kissed me.
I pushed him away and ran. He also invited me to his flat, but after I declined, there were no further issues."
Maniyanpilla Raju Calls for Investigation
Meanwhile, actor and senior producer Maniyanpilla Raju has called for a proper investigation. He expressed concerns that some might misuse the situation for personal gain.
Raju stated, "Some people will try to take advantage of the situation. Among those accused, there may be innocent and guilty parties. So, a thorough investigation is necessary."
Mohanlal to Face the Media
A.M.M.A. president and superstar Mohanlal is expected to address the media soon regarding these issues. With Siddique, the general secretary of A.M.M.A, among the accused, Mohanlal is likely to face some tough questions.
Currently, Mohanlal is in Chennai for the sound mixing of his directorial debut, Barroz. A planned press meeting on Tuesday, August 27, has been postponed due to personal commitments.
A Call for Justice
The Justice Hema Committee, formed by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case, has revealed shocking instances of harassment and abuse of women in the Malayalam film industry.
This report has sparked demands for justice and accountability for the victims.
Minu Muneer’s brave move to speak out has added to the growing list of voices demanding change. As the industry faces this storm, the hope for a safer environment for all women in Mollywood grows stronger.
