Parvathy Thiruvothu says Ranjith’s arrest in sexual harassment case ‘not a surprise’: ‘They aren’t paying the price’
Indian Express·3h ago·Anger
What Happened
Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan was arrested March 31 after a young actor accused him of sexual harassment during a film shoot. Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu, Women in Cinema Collective founder, stated the arrest unsurprised her, noting accused individuals often escape consequences. She criticized the system for economically harming survivors who come forward and questioned whether announced safety measures actually function.
Key Entities
Ranjith BalakrishnanParvathy ThiruvothuWomen in Cinema CollectiveMalayalam film industryHema Committee ReportKerala State Chalachitra Academy