Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly along with five others has been booked for rape. A case has been registered in Kerala’s Ernakulam. The complainant alleged that Pauly sexually assaulted her in Dubai under the pretext of offering her a role in a movie in November, 2023.
Responding to the allegations, Nivin posted on X, “I have come across a false news report accusing me of abusing a girl. Please know that this is entirely untrue. I am determined to go to any extent to prove these allegations are baseless and will take all necessary steps to bring those responsible to light. Thank you for your concern. The rest will be handled legally.”
— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) September 3, 2024
According to reports and police sources, Sreya has been identified as the first accused, followed by producer AK Sunil, Binu, Basheer, Kuttan, and Nivin Pauly, who is the sixth accused. It is believed that complainant reportedly came into contact with Sreya when she was offered a job as a caregiver in Europe. But when the job did not materialise, the complainant asked wanted Sreya to return her money. Sreya then allegedly offered her a role in a movie. The complainant has stated that she was drugged and sexually assaulted, with multiple incidents involving all six accused. These incidents reportedly took place in Dubai last November.
The allegations come after a version of the Justice Hema Committee on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry was made public earlier this month.
