Actor Dileep issues FIRST statement after acquittal, accuses wife of…, ‘It was after Manju…’

A Kerala court has acquitted actor Dileep in the 2017 actress kidnapping and sexual assault case. Minutes after the verdict, Dileep emerged from the courtroom to a large crowd of supporters and media. Upon emerging, Dileep first mentioned his former wife, renowned actress Manju Warrier. He said, “It was after Manju’s statement that there was a criminal conspiracy in the (actor’s sexual assault) case that a conspiracy began against me.” Dileep’s statement generated widespread attention, as the case has been controversial for years.

What is Kerala actor rape case?

The entire incident came to light on February 17, 2017, when a famous Malayalam actress was abducted and sexually assaulted in a moving vehicle. This heinous incident sparked outrage throughout the film industry. Two days later, members of the film industry gathered in Kochi to protest. Manju Warrier stated that the incident may have been part of a conspiracy and that those behind it should be brought to justice. In her words, “It is very difficult to express through words what I feel. I met her yesterday after I heard about the incident. I am proud of her as she is fighting back. Whoever is behind this criminal conspiracy should be brought to light.”The victim filed a police complaint that same day.

Who were evicted in sextual assault case?

About five months later, actor Dileep was arrested in the case. He was accused of conspiring with the main accused, Pulsar Suni. According to the police, Dileep orchestrated this incident out of revenge because he held the victim responsible for the breakdown of his marriage. Dileep spent 85 days in jail before being granted bail. Six people, including Pulsar Suni, were convicted in the case.

What did Dileep say after the court acquitted him?

Now, in the court’s verdict, Dileep has been acquitted of the charge of criminal conspiracy. After the verdict, Dileep stated that false allegations were made against him and that he was deliberately framed. He again pointed to Manju Warrier’s earlier statement, saying that an atmosphere had been created against him since that time. Even after this verdict, the case has once again become a topic of discussion in Kerala and the Malayalam film industry.