FIR filed against renowned filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan for alleged sexual assault on male artist

Bengaluru police have filed an FIR against acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan, accused of sexually assaulting a 31-year-old man at a five-star hotel in December 2012. The complaint, initially filed in Kerala, alleges that Ranjith intoxicated the victim before the assault. The case has sparked discussions about consent and power dynamics in the film industry, with Ranjith currently on anticipatory bail as the investigation continues.