Chidambaram Gets Anticipatory Bail in Sexual Harassment Case Linked to Manjummel Boys
Chidambaram: "Manjummel Boys" director Chidambaram has received a major relief from the court. This relief comes in a 2022 case. Learn about the entire matter and the restrictions imposed by the court on the director...
On March 7th, Chidambaram, who is the director of the Malayalam film "Manjummel Boys," was granted anticipatory bail by the Ernakulam District and Sessions Court. The bail was awarded in connection with a sexual harassment case that occurred in May 2022. The conditions set by the court are that Chidambaram should cooperate with the investigation and not tamper with the evidence or try to influence any witnesses.
A case was registered at the Ernakulam South Police Station on February 28th based on the complainant's statement. The complainant, an actress, claimed that the filmmaker misbehaved with her in an apartment in Kochi in 2022.
Authorities have registered a case against the director under Sections 74 (outraging the modesty of a woman) and 75 (sexual harassment) of the IPC. Chidambaram's bail plea was filed on March 3, and the court reserved its decision after hearing both sides.
According to a Live Law report, Chidambaram stated in his petition that he met the complainant during the making of the film "Manjummel Boys," where she was being considered for a role. He claimed his behavior was professional and alleged that the complainant launched a campaign to tarnish his reputation.
The complainant had posted a reel on Instagram alleging sexual harassment and filed a damages suit against him in the Bombay High Court. An interim order was issued in December 2025, restraining him from publishing defamatory news.
The court, while granting bail, cited the lack of a previous criminal record and the delay in filing the petition. The court stated that there is no criminal record against the petitioner. The nature of the allegations does not indicate custodial interrogation of the petitioner.
The incident occurred in 2022. There was a four-year delay in filing the petition. The court also cited the Bombay High Court order restraining the complainant from publishing any defamatory material on any platform. The court also ordered Chidambaram to cooperate with the police investigation.
