Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram booked for sexual harassment in Kochi: Report Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram, known for directing Manjummel Boys, has been booked by the Ernakulam Town South police in Kerala on charges of sexual harassment. The case was registered on March 2, 2026, following a complaint by a female actor alleging that the incident took place at an apartment in Kochi in 2022. As per a report by The Hindu, the police confirmed that the case has been filed under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The director has been charged under Section 74, which pertains to outraging the modesty of a woman, and Section 75, which deals with sexual harassment offences. According to reports, the complaint was submitted by a female actor who accused the director of sexually misbehaving with her during a meeting at a Kochi apartment in 2022. After reviewing the details provided by the complainant, the police proceeded to register the case and initiate an investigation. “The case against the Manjummel Boys director was registered the other day, the police confirmed on Monday (March 2, 2026). The case was registered based on a complaint by a female actor,” officials said. Authorities stated that the complaint was processed in accordance with established legal procedures. The investigation is currently in its early stages, with officers gathering statements and examining evidence relevant to the allegations. Further action will depend on the findings of th... #Chidambaram #Ernakulam_Town #Town_South #Chidambaram_booked #filmmaker_Chidambaram #Malayalam_filmmaker #Manjummel_Boys #Report_Malayalam #director_Chidambaram #South_police
'Fact, fiction and WhatsApp forwards': Karti Chidambaram on his 'cameo' in Dhurandhar Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has dismissed social media claims linking him and his father, former Union minister P Chidambaram, to a scene in the film Dhurandhar. He stated the allegations are a mix of fact, fiction, and WhatsApp forwards, questioning the lack of official records if such an event had occurred. #Chidambaram #social_media #Union_minister #claims_linking #film_Dhurandhar #Karti_Chidambaram #Dhurandhar_Congress #WhatsApp_forwards #dismissed_social #media_claims
In a recent interview, former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram revealed that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government refrained from retaliating against Pakistan following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks due to international pressure. He mentioned that U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and other global leaders advised against military action, urging India to avoid escalating the situation. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swiftly condemned Chidambaram's admission, labeling it as "too little, too late." Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized the UPA's handling of the crisis, accusing the government of mishandling the situation under foreign influence. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla questioned why the Congress-led government allowed external pressures to dictate its response, suggesting that the party was weak on national security. This revelation has reignited debates over India's response to the 26/11 attacks, contrasting it with the current government's more assertive military actions in similar situations. The BJP continues to emphasize the need for a strong and decisive approach to national security, while the Congress party defends its past decisions as being in the nation's best interest under challenging circumstances. #Chidambaram #2611 #MumbaiAttacks #NationalSecurity #UPA #ForeignPressure #IndiaPolitics #CondoleezzaRice #RetaliationPolicy @bjp
