Malayalam Filmmaker Chidambaram Booked in Sexual Harassment Case in Kochi

Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram S Poduval, director of the 2024 film Manjummel Boys, has been booked by Kerala police following a sexual harassment complaint filed by a female actor. The alleged incident reportedly occurred in 2022 at the complainant's apartment in Kochi. Charges under Sections 74 and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been filed. Police have recorded the complainant's statement and plan to issue a notice to Chidambaram, who has not yet responded. The investigation is ongoing.