Police File Sexual Assault Case Against 'Manjummel Boys' Director Chidambaram
In a significant development, the Ernakulam South Police have officially registered a sexual assault case against acclaimed filmmaker Chidambaram, the director behind the hit movie 'Manjummel Boys'. The case stems from a formal complaint lodged by a young woman who has alleged that the director forcefully entered her residence and engaged in inappropriate conduct.
Detailed Allegations from 2022 Incident
According to police sources and media reports, the complaint contains specific allegations dating back to the year 2022. The woman has accused Chidambaram of entering her flat located in the Elamkulam area with sexual intent and misbehaving with her. Her official statement reportedly describes that he "forcefully entered the flat and behaved inappropriately."
Two primary charges have been filed in the First Information Report (FIR):
- Assault with the intention of insulting a woman's modesty
- Inappropriate physical contact with a woman
Police authorities have confirmed that the FIR was registered exclusively based on the complainant's testimony, emphasizing that no additional evidence has been presented at this initial stage.
Police Investigation Protocol and Next Steps
Law enforcement officials have stated that they will proceed with caution and thoroughness in this sensitive case. A senior police officer explained that such allegations require meticulous evidence collection and verification of the timeline of events.
"Further action will be taken only after a detailed investigation," confirmed police representatives, adding that they will follow all legal protocols and avoid speculation throughout the process.
The investigation is expected to continue over the coming days and weeks, with police planning to:
- Verify the exact sequence of events from 2022
- Record statements from all relevant individuals
- Collect any available evidence related to the allegations
As of the latest updates, authorities have not disclosed whether they plan to summon Chidambaram for formal questioning, maintaining that all procedures will be followed according to established legal frameworks.
Chidambaram's Professional Activities Continue Amid Allegations
On the professional front, Chidambaram has been moving forward with his next cinematic project following the tremendous success of 'Manjummel Boys'. His upcoming film has been officially titled 'Balan', though production timelines may be affected by the ongoing legal developments.
Separately, the director recently addressed and denied rumors circulating on social media about a potential collaboration with actor Dileep. Taking to his Instagram account, Chidambaram strongly dismissed speculation about directing a "survival thriller" project with the actor.
In one Instagram Story, he shared a news card about the alleged collaboration and wrote: "Please verify before you post trash. And I am not a survival thriller specialist." In another post, he explicitly labeled the collaboration claims as "Fake," urging social media users and pages to verify information before publication.
The juxtaposition of these professional announcements with the serious criminal allegations has created a complex situation for the filmmaker, whose previous work had earned significant critical and commercial acclaim in the Malayalam film industry.
