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Malayalam director Ranjith was arrested in Thodupuzha after a young actress accused him of sexual assault during a film shoot. He has been sent to 14-day judicial custody in Ernakulam. A Special Investigation Team has been formed. Ranjith had faced similar allegations in 2024, leading him to step down from Kerala Chalachitra Academy.

Ernakulam (Keralam): A Special Investigation Team has been formed following the arrest of Malayalam director Ranjith in connection with a sexual assault complaint, DCP Aswathy Gigi said.

Ranjith was taken into custody from Thodupuzha after a young actress accused him of sexually assaulting her during a film shoot. He was later produced before a magistrate and has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days. He is currently lodged in Ernakulam Sub Jail.

Sharing details about the case and the arrest process, Gigi told ANI, "We got a complaint and registered an FIR on March 28. After that, we were reasonably convinced, after securing other evidence, that the accused had committed the crime. So, we went ahead with the arrest last night... A Special Investigation Team has been constituted..."

According to police, the complaint was filed by a young actress who alleged that the incident took place at the shooting location. Based on her statement, a case has been registered under multiple sections, including sexual assault and outraging the modesty of a woman. Meanwhile, Ranjith's lawyer has said that they are preparing to move a bail plea in court.