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8 years of twists: The full timeline of the Kerala actor assault case

Eight years ago, a top female actor was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in a moving car in Kerala’s Kochi. A couple of months later, Dileep, a superstar in the Malayalam industry, was arrested, accused of masterminding the crime.

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Malayalam cinema’s reckoning: The Hema report and its aftermath, five months later

2024 was an eventful year for Malayalam cinema, during which its best and worst facets became the centre of a nationwide discussion. All the talk in the first half of the year was about the brilliance of movies like Aavesham, Manjummel Boys, Premalu, and Bramayugam.

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SC grants interim protection to actor Siddique in rape case, issues notice to Kerala govt

The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to Malayalam actor Siddique in connection with the ongoing investigation? Read further on Dynamite News:

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Abuse, resignations, power nexus: Everything about Kerala’s #MeToo crisis

A spate of #MeToo stories have surfaced from the Malayalam film industry since the release of the Hema Committee report on the working conditions of women in the regional cinema. FIRs related to sexual assault have been lodged against at least four prominent actors of the industry.

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Mohanlal and AMMA did not redeem themselves — they had to go

In a span of two days, all the office-bearers of one of the biggest organisations of actors in India – the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) – have quit. They had to, for in the days following the release of the Hema Committee report – containing disclosures of abuse…

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Why three women’s responses to Hema Committee report call for a feminist introspection

“I have not heard knocks on my door. I don’t know of safety issues in the Malayalam film industry,” said actor Jomol in response to the findings of the Hema Committee report on the working conditions of women in Malayalam cinema. Jomol, who began her career as a child artist,…

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IFFK 2023: Films to look forward to on fourth day

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IFFK: Homage section to pay include 11 films

The section will pay tribute to filmmakers who passed away this year

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Kareena Kapoor Khan mourns the demise of 'Bodyguard' director Siddique; says 'You will be missed'

Noted Malayalam director and screenwriter Siddique passed away at a private hospital on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. As news of his demise spread, fans and actors who worked with the director over the years, took to social media to share their shock and offer their condolences to the…

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Siddique excelled in presenting serious issues of life in a humorous style, says Chief Minister

People from various walks of life condoled the death of filmmaker Siddique. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Siddique excelled in presenting serious issues of life in a humorous style. He was also a brilliant screenwriter.

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Filmmaker Siddique passes away

Siddique, 67, died in Kochi on August 8. He had been undergoing treatment for liver-related ailments. Funeral to be held at Central Juma Masjid in Kaloor on August 9.

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Filmmaker Siddique suffers cardiac arrest, critical

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Couple goes missing in Pallikkal river, their kin die trying to find them

The Pallikkal police and a fire force team from Kallambalam launched rescue efforts for Siddique and Noufi, the couple

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Excise to intensify checks to foil bid to make Wayanad a drug corridor

31,256 vehicles inspected, as many as 182 cases registered till August 28 this year

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Row over Siddique’s remark on actor

His statement draws sharp rebuttal from actor Reema Kallingal

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Unfinished script: A Mollywood encyclopaedia

KOCHI: John Paul's life was like an incomplete script. An encyclopaedia of Malayalam film industry, Paul had started writing the history of Malayalam cinema, but he couldn't finish it due to failing health.

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