Malayalam actor breaks silence on harassment by youth leader—refuses to name him
/ Aug 21, 2025, 10:28PM IST
Malayalam actor Rini Ann George has publicly accused a prominent youth leader from a well-known political party of sending her objectionable messages and inviting her to a five-star hotel over several years. Despite multiple warnings and complaints, she says senior party officials ignored her, and the man continued rising politically. Concerned about her safety and the justice system, she chose to speak out anonymously, hoping to support other women facing similar harassment.
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