Kerala’s trial court verdict in the 2017 sexual assault case against actor Dileep has stirred strong reactions across the Malayalam film industry. On Monday, actor and filmmaker Parvathy Thiruvothu took to Instagram to express her heartbreak and frustration.

“We watch a carefully crafted screenplay unfold so cruelly now,” wrote Parvathy, who is also a founding member of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC). She added a pointed question: “Justice what?” reflecting the disappointment felt by many after the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court acquitted Dileep while convicting six other accused in the case.

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The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) responded more formally, stating it respects the court’s decision. “Let the law move in the path of justice. We respect the

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