Friends of Siddique’s son ‘arrested’ while actor plays hide-and-seek; police deny

According to Mathrubhumi News, two individuals, identified as Paul and Libin, were arrested in Kochi in connection with a vehicle linked to Siddique’s escape. Relatives of the two young men have officially filed a complaint with the Kochi City Police Commissioner.

However, police officials reportedly rejected the allegations.

Actor Siddique is reportedly on the run after the Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in connection with a rape and criminal intimidation case. The case, filed by a young actor, is currently being investigated by a special investigation team of the Kerala government.

The Thiruvananthapuram museum police registered the case against Siddique on August 27. Siddique denied the allegations and filed a counter-complaint against the accuser. A full judicial decision is awaited in this case.

The Malayalam film industry has been rocked by a wave of “Me Too” allegations, with several actors and directors accused of sexual misconduct. Following the allegations against him, Siddique resigned from his post as general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). All 17 members of AMMA’s executive committee also resigned in response to the controversy.

Prominent figures in the industry, including director Ranjith and actors Mukesh, Jayasurya and Edavela Babu, have also faced serious accusations of harassment.

The surge in these allegations follows the release of the Justice Hema Committee report on August 19, which highlighted the widespread harassment, exploitation and mistreatment of women in the Malayalam film industry. The report reveals that a small group of male producers, directors and actors, numbering around 10 to 15, dominate and exercise control over the industry.