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Kerala High Court Grants Interim Relief To Rapper Vedan In Rape Case
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted interim relief to Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, directing that he should not be arrested until his anticipatory bail plea in a rape case is fully heard and disposed of. The relief came even as hearings on his plea continued, with the court scheduling further proceedings for Wednesday. Vedan, who has been accused of sexual assault by a woman doctor, has been absconding since the case surfaced. The Kerala Police had earlier issued a lookout notice fearing he might attempt to leave the country. According to the FIR lodged in Kochi last month, the complainant alleged that she was sexually exploited by Vedan between 2021 and 2023. Also Read | Elvish Yadav Firing Case: From CCTV Footage To 'Bhau Gang' Claiming Responsibility, All You Need To Know About The Shooting Incident Their relationship began while she was a medical student, and she claims that on at least five occasions in Kozhikode, Kochi, and other locations, he assaulted her under the pretext of marriage. The complaint also mentions that they briefly lived together. She further alleged financial exploitation, stating that in 2021, when Vedan was preparing to release his debut album, she gave him Rs 15,000 on two occasions and another Rs 8,300 to fund his train travel. Their acquaintance reportedly began over social media, but in 2023, Vedan allegedly broke off the relationship, leading to distress and prompting her to file the complaint. Two other women have also since accused the rapper of misbehaviour. Vedan, 25, rose to fame under the banner Voice of the Voiceless. He debuted in 2020 and, within the same year, gained recognition as a lyricist in hit films like Nayattu, Karam, and Manjummel Boys. His socially conscious rap style earned him a large following across Kerala. This is not his first brush with controversy. In April, Vedan was arrested along with eight others following a narcotics raid at his rented apartment near here, though he was later released on bail. Around the same time, forest officials briefly detained him after discovering a tiger's tooth on his necklace. Despite his rising popularity, the present allegations have cast a shadow over the young rapper's career, with the court's next decision on his bail plea eagerly awaited.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram announces new film titled Balan; first look poster out
Malayalam director Chidambaram has announced his next project after the critically acclaimed and superhit film Manjummal Boys in 2024. The new movie is titled Balan. Taking to his Instagram handle, director Chidambaran shared the first-look poster of the film. Following the success of Manjummel Boys, Director Chidambaram announced his next film Balan, featuring a new cast. The screenplay is penned by Jithy Madhavan, who made his mark with hits Romancham and Aavesham. Balan' will feature a completely fresh cast of newcomers, chosen through auditions. Balan's first look unveiled The movie is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn under the banner of KVN Productions and Thespian Films. The makers have not revealed the release date of the film. The poster features a semi-naked boy who is holding a wooden stick in his right hand against a floral background. The shooting of the film has finally started, as announced by KVN Productions. The music of the movie is composed by Sushin Shyam, while the cinematography will be handled by Shyju Khalid. The film will be edited by Vivek Harshan. Taking to their Instagram handle, KVN Productions shared the first-look poster and wrote, "Lights, camera... BALAN! KVN Productions & Thespian Films proudly present #Balan -- that's officially gone on floors!" About Chidambaram's latest projects Director Chidambaram is popularly known for his Manjummel Boys, which also stars Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese and Ganapathi, amongst others. It was released in 2024. Drawing inspiration from true events, it tells the tale of a group of friends who encounter misfortune during their 2006 vacation at the Guna caves. At the box office, the film reportedly raked in more than ₹200 crore globally. It was released in theatres in February last year. The film was released on Disney Hotstar following the theatrical release.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Rapper Vedan gets interim relief from arrest in rape case
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted interim relief to Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, directing that he should not be arrested until his anticipatory bail plea in a rape case is fully heard and disposed of. The relief came even as hearings on his plea continued, with the court scheduling further proceedings for Wednesday. Vedan, who has been accused of sexual assault by a woman doctor, has been absconding since the case surfaced. The Kerala Police had earlier issued a lookout notice fearing he might attempt to leave the country. According to the FIR lodged in Kochi last month, the complainant alleged that she was sexually exploited by Vedan between 2021 and 2023. Their relationship began while she was a medical student, and she claims that on at least five occasions in Kozhikode, Kochi, and other locations, he assaulted her under the pretext of marriage. The complaint also mentions that they briefly lived together. She further alleged financial exploitation, stating that in 2021, when Vedan was preparing to release his debut album, she gave him Rs 15,000 on two occasions and another Rs 8,300 to fund his train travel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Europe Travel Hack That Saves You Hundreds on Trips! Learn More Undo Their acquaintance reportedly began over social media, but in 2023, Vedan allegedly broke off the relationship, leading to distress and prompting her to file the complaint. Two other women have also since accused the rapper of misbehaviour. Vedan, 25, rose to fame under the banner Voice of the Voiceless. He debuted in 2020 and, within the same year, gained recognition as a lyricist in hit films like Nayattu, Karam, and 'Manjummel Boys'. His socially conscious rap style earned him a large following across Kerala. This is not his first brush with controversy. In April, Vedan was arrested along with eight others following a narcotics raid at his rented apartment near here, though he was later released on bail. Around the same time, forest officials briefly detained him after discovering a tiger's tooth on his necklace. Despite his rising popularity, the present allegations have cast a shadow over the young rapper's career, with the court's next decision on his bail plea eagerly awaited. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
