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News18
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Unni Mukundan Denies Assault Claims, Says It's A Plot Against Friendship With Tovino
Last Updated: Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan is accused of abuse by former manager Vipin Kumar. Unni denies it though. Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan is facing accusations of physical and verbal abuse from his former manager. According to a report by Matrubhumi, Vipin Kumar, the ex-manager, has lodged a complaint with the Info Park Police in Kochi after receiving hospital treatment for his injuries. In the latest update, Unni Mukundan has denied all the claims. Speaking to Manorama Online, Mukundan confirmed visiting Vipin's flat in Kochi with a mutual friend, Vishnu Unnithan, but said their discussion happened in an area covered by CCTV. Unni accused Vipin of trying to damage his reputation and said he had gone there only to question him about it. 'Yes, I removed and broke his sunglasses, but I did not engage in any act that could be called physical assault," said Unni, adding, 'I personally called Tovino and explained the situation. We've been friends since we entered the industry and share a strong bond. No false rumour can destroy that friendship." Unni further claimed that he had asked Vipin to return passwords to his accounts and write an apology. He accused the former PR manager of blackmail and of taking undue credit during the promotions of Marco. Unni also alleged that several complaints have been made against Vipin within the film industry, including one by a female actor to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). After lodging a complaint with the Info Park police in Kochi, Vipin spoke to the media, saying, 'I did promotions for Tovino Thomas' Narivetta. I had posted praising the film, which Unni didn't like. He called me that night and asked me to stop working for him. I said okay." Vipin alleged that Unni called him to the parking area of his building on Monday, where the assault took place. According to the FIR, Unni allegedly punched him in the face, broke his sunglasses, and threatened to kill him. 'He beat me up after abusing me…I worked with him for six years. I am a PR consultant and work with other actors, he knows that. He's frustrated that he didn't get good films after Marco. Even Get Set Baby failed at the box office. He was supposed to direct a film, but Gokulam Movies withdrew. He is showing that frustration on the people around him. None of them are with him now. Even I have my limits," claimed Vipin. Theb charges against Unni range under sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 296(b) (uttering obscene songs, ballads, or words in a public place), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 324(4) and 324(5) (causing loss or damage) of Bhariya Nayay Sanhitha (BNS). Moreover, Vipin also filed a complaint against Unni with FEFKA (Film Employees Federation of Kerala) and AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists). First Published:
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan accused of beating up manager; police complaint filed: Report
Actor Unni Mukundan has seemingly found himself in trouble as his former manager is reportedly accusing him of physical and verbal abuse. A report by Matrubhumi claims that his former manager, Vipin Kumar, filed a complaint with the Info Park Police in Kochi after he received treatment at a hospital for wounds. (Also Read: Unni Mukundan's fan club warns people from 'maliciously' linking him to female actors, speculating on his love life) The report states that, according to a complaint filed at the Info Park police station, Vipin claimed that Mukundan beat him up and used abusive language against him. They also quoted sources confirming that the manager received treatment at the hospital for wounds before approaching the police. According to the report, a detailed statement has been taken, and a complaint has been filed against Mukundan. The police also reportedly stated that the duo has shared a strained relationship for a while now. A case has yet to be filed. An Asianet report claims that the manager alleged in the complaint that he was beaten up for posting another actor's picture on Facebook. He was reportedly beaten up at his flat in Kochi. This is not the first time Mukundan has found himself in legal trouble. In 2018, a woman filed a complaint against him, accusing him of sexual harassment. The Kerala High Court quashed the case against him in 2023. Unni has worked mostly in Malayalam films throughout his career, barring a few Telugu and Tamil films. After his debut in 2011 with the Tamil film Seedan, he starred in Malayalam films like Seedan and Mallu Singh. In 2024, his fame skyrocketed when he starred in Marco, touted to be one of the most violent films made in India. He played the titular character who goes on a rampage after a loved one is killed. This year, he starred in Get-Set Baby and will soon be seen in Mindiyum Paranjum.
