Malayalam Actor Siddique: Arrest Warrant Against Actor Siddique In Rape Case, Police Start Search Operation
Malayalam Actor Siddique: The charges stem from a complaint filed by an actress who alleged that Siddique raped her at a state-owned hotel in Thiruvananthapuram in 2016.
Kerala Police are reportedly gearing up to arrest actor Siddique following the Kerala High Court's decision to deny him anticipatory bail in the Malayalam cinema #MeToo case, sources said. The court rejected Siddique's bail plea in a rape case lodged against him by a former actress. A lookout circular has been issued as police intensify efforts to trace Siddique's whereabouts.
The charges stem from a complaint filed by an actress who alleged that Siddique raped her at a state-owned hotel in Thiruvananthapuram in 2016. According to sources, the victim had initially refrained from reporting the incident but came forward after the explosive Hema Committee report was released last month. The report highlighted the systemic abuse and harassment faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, encouraging several former actresses to share their stories of exploitation.
The actress, in her complaint, claims that Siddique coerced her into providing sexual favors in exchange for a role in a Tamil movie. When she refused, he allegedly raped her. Siddique, recently elected general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), resigned soon after the allegations surfaced, prompting the entire committee, chaired by actor Mohanlal, to step down.
Siddique has denied the allegations, accusing the complainant of harassing him since 2019 by repeatedly making baseless claims on social media. According to Siddique, the actress had previously accused him of misbehaving with her at a theatre in 2016, but only after the Hema Committee report did she escalate her allegations to rape.
Who Is Malayalam Actor Siddique?
Siddique is a well-known Indian actor and producer primarily associated with the Malayalam film industry. Born on October 1, 1962, in Kochi, Kerala, he has had a prolific career spanning over three decades, appearing in more than 350 films. Siddique has also acted in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi movies.
- Born: October 1, 1962, in Kochi, Kerala
- Industry: Primarily Malayalam, also Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi
- Career Span: Over three decades
- Films: More than 350
- Notable Roles: Comic characters, romantic leads, anti-heroes, villains
- Famous Films: “In Harihar Nagar,” “Godfather,” “Manthrikacheppu,” “Sathyameva Jayathe”
- Awards: Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Recent News: Untraceable after Kerala High Court canceled his anticipatory bail in a rape case
Following the High Court's verdict, the police searched Siddique’s residences in Padamugal, Kakkanad, and Kuttamassery, Aluva on Tuesday morning. Both houses were found locked. Neighbors reported seeing Siddique’s car at his Aluva home on Monday.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the actor's mobile phone had been switched off. According to reports, the last activity from the phone was traced to Palarivattom. Meanwhile, it has emerged that Siddique’s son consulted senior advocate B Raman Pillai to discuss the next legal steps.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the actor's mobile phone had been switched off. According to reports, the last activity from the phone was traced to Palarivattom. Meanwhile, it has emerged that Siddique’s son consulted senior advocate B Raman Pillai to discuss the next legal steps.
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