Allegations Rock Malayalam Cinema: Nivin Pauly Booked for Rape

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly has been booked for rape following a complaint by a 40-year-old woman. The case, registered at Oonnukal police station, involves six accused, including a woman. Pauly is the sixth accused. The complaint is linked to an incident in Dubai over a year ago.

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly was booked on Tuesday for rape allegations following a complaint by a 40-year-old woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her in Dubai over a year ago, according to police.

Authorities at Oonnukal police station have registered an FIR under section 376 of the IPC, naming six accused in the case, including a woman. Pauly is listed as the sixth accused.

The woman alleged that the incident occurred in Dubai more than a year ago, and the officer refrained from divulging further details.

This development comes as several actors and directors are facing sexual harassment and rape allegations following the publication of the Justice K Hema Committee report, which exposed the maltreatment of women in the Malayalam cinema industry.

In response to mounting allegations, the Kerala state government announced on August 25 the formation of a seven-member special investigation team to probe these claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)