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The case stems from an incident alleged to have occurred on January 30, 2026.
Filmmaker Ranjith has been granted bail by the Ernakulam First Class Magistrate Court.
The court has posted the hearing of Ranjith’s bail application to Tuesday, when he is scheduled to be produced in the court again.
For the collective, the issue goes beyond a single incident, pointing instead to a long-standing concern about whether workplace safety mechanisms are being meaningfully implemented.
Announcing his withdrawal, he said he did not want to 'fuel the controversy' further.
Responding to the development, the WCC said that 'the industry continues to treat the IC as an unwanted burden', raising concerns about how such bodies function in practice.
Ranjith, once a celebrated filmmaker known for his string of hits and his creation of strong, alpha male characters in Malayalam cinema, had over the years evolved into a controversial figure.
Presenting the defence’s version of events, Siyad claimed that Ranjith had, from the outset, raised concerns about a possible conspiracy behind the case.
Clarifying the organisation’s position, Unnikrishnan stated that FEFKA follows a standard protocol in cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct against its members.
Producer Maha Subair, who is associated with an upcoming film directed by Ranjith, said the allegation came as a complete surprise and claimed that no grievance had been raised during the shoot.
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