Malayalam actor Dileep has been acquitted in the 2017 sexual assault case, and the news has been receiving various reactions from the film fraternity. Parvathy Thiruvothu, Chinmayi Sripaada, and more have taken to their social media accounts to share their strong views on the matter. Let’s take a look at it.
Celebs react to Dileep’s acquittal in sexual assault case
Actress and filmmaker Parvathy Thiruvothu took to her Instagram Stories and posted, “Avalkoppam (With her) forever.” In her next IG Story, she wrote “Justice What? We are witnessing a meticulously crafted script unfold so cruelly now.” For those unaware, she is one of the founding members of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC).
Ahead of the court’s ruling, Chinmayi Sripaada took to her X account and posted, “Whichever way this verdict today – I stand with the survivor. Always. Girl, you are a hero, you have been and always will be. I hope all those who pretended to stand for you and changed their statements in court when it mattered, including the women – get what they deserve.”
Ramya Nambeesan also dropped a photo of a woman holding a placard with “Avalkoppam,” showing her support to the survivor and disappointment with the court’s ruling.
Rima Kallingal also expressed the same feeling and wrote on her Instagram Story, “Always. Stronger than ever, now.”
The government to appeal the verdict
Meanwhile, after the backlash on social media over the court’s decision, Law Minister P. Rajeev stated that he had a word with the CM and the government has decided to appeal the court’s verdict.
AMMA’s statement
On the other hand, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has issued a statement that reads, “Let the law move in the path of justice. We respect the court.”For the unversed, the court has convicted the six accused on different charges, while actor Dileep, who was listed as the eighth accused, was acquitted.
WCC’s statement
Meanwhile, the WCC had issued a statement before the judgement: “This has not been an easy journey. The journey of being a victim to becoming a survivor. 3215 days of waiting for justice.”It further read, “Her fight has unleashed many tumultuous journeys for women in cinema, the Malayalam film industry, and the state of Kerala. The impact has rippled through our collective conscience, and voices have risen for change.”The statement concluded with, “Much has to be said for the courage and resilience she has shown through it all, while upholding her faith in the system.”
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