Second sexual assault case filed against director Ranjith following aspiring actor’s complaint
Kerala police have registered another sexual assault case against acclaimed director Ranjith, based on a complaint by an aspiring male actor. The actor said that Ranjith assaulted him during an audition in 2012. This allegation follows another complaint by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra, accusing Ranjith of sexual harassment and leading to his resignation as chairman of the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy. The Special Investigation Team is investigating the claims.