Lyricist Vairamuthu Accused of Sexual Misconduct: Opens Pandora's Box in Tamil Entertainment Industry
Journalist Sandhya Menon shared the message, in which a woman alleged that lyricist Vairamuthu hugged and kissed her against her consent. The alleged victim, who chose to remain anonymous also alleged that she wasn’t his first victim.
After Vairamuthu being accused, more names from the Tamil entertainment industry are being called out as part of the #MeToo movement.
'MeToo Isn't a Movement, It's a Fad', Says Mohanlal
There’s no big problem in the Malayalam industry. You shouldn’t think of the #MeToo as a movement actually. It’s a fad and it’s turning into something of a fashion. Anything like that will have a lifespan for a bit.Mohanlal, at a press conference in Dubai on Monday
Actor Mohanlal, who along with Mommootty is considered the biggest star of Malayalam cinema has said there is no MeToo in the Malayalam film industry.
He then ‘clarified’ his stand to Gulf News and said he cannot comment on an issue that he has not experienced.
Sri Reddy has named 'Ghajini' and 'Sarkar' director AR Murugadoss, actor-director-producer Raghava Lawrence and actor Srikanth of sexual exploitation. She had named Murugadoss earlier on social media as well.
Vairamuthu's Sons Respond to Sexual Harassment Accusations Against Him
Lyricist Vairamuthu’s sons have taken to social media to respond to the sexual harassment accusations against him. His elder son Madhan Karky, who penned lyrics for Robot and now 2.0 had this to say as he tweeted out a new song: “Lies will rage like a storm. But truth speaks softly.”
His younger son Kabilan shared his thoughts on Facebook and said that those who accuse his father must take to legal recourse instead of slander, and that his father is synonymous with Tamil identity.
‘Susi Ganesan and His Wife Slut Shamed Me’, Says Amala Paul
Less than a few hours after Amala Paul’s statement against director Susi Ganesan, she tweeted out another allegation claiming that his wife and he abused her over the phone, while she tried to explain her stand to them.
Amala Paul had worked with Susi Ganesan in the film ‘Thiruttupayale2’.