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Filmmaker Ranjith Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations Amid Disputes

4/2/2026

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Filmmaker Ranjith faces a sexual harassment case stemming from disputes during a film shoot.
Defense attorney Mohammad Siyad says the allegations stem from creative disagreements, and no complaints were raised during production.
Siyad states Ranjith, recovering from spine surgery, did not spend time in the caravan, and the complaint was filed about two months after, with Ranjith remanded to 14 days in custody as the investigation continues.

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Filmmaker Ranjith faces a sexual harassment case stemming from disputes during a film shoot.
Defense attorney Mohammad Siyad says the allegations stem from creative disagreements, and no complaints were raised during production.
Siyad states Ranjith, recovering from spine surgery, did not spend time in the caravan, and the complaint was filed about two months after, with Ranjith remanded to 14 days in custody as the investigation continues.