Co-stars and director defend Nivin Pauly amid sexual harassment allegations
Days after a woman filed a sexual harassment case against Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly, his co-stars and director of the upcoming film “Varshangalkku Sesham” said he was shooting for the film on the day the alleged incident took place.

Amid sexual harassment allegations against Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly, several colleagues including director Vineeth Sreenivasan, actor Bhagath Manuel and actor-host Parvati Krishna have come forward with evidence against him. The incident comes days after a woman filed a sexual harassment complaint against actor Nivin.
Nivin’s co-stars said that at the time the alleged incident took place, Nivin was shooting for “Varshangalku Sesham”.
Parvathy Krishna posted a video on her Instagram, revealing that Nivin was on the sets with her during those dates. She shared a video from the sets and a photo with Nivin, confirming that they were shooting specific scenes on those dates. In her video, she explained that although she played a small role in the film, she felt compelled to speak out, saying, “I had to say it because it’s the truth.”
Actor Bhagat Manuel, who is working in the film, posted on social media saying that they were shooting together from 8 am on December 14 to 3 am on December 15, he also posted pictures as proof.
Director Vineeth Srinivasan, who directed Nivin’s debut film, confirmed that the actor was on the sets in Kochi during the dates mentioned. He added that he could provide additional videos and photos to support his claims.
Earlier he had termed it a conspiracy. Nivin Pauly claimed he did not know the woman who had complained against him. He also said that he will fight legally and told that it was a fake complaint.
The three-member Justice Hema Committee report was released on August 19, making shocking revelations of sexual harassment and discrimination against women in the Malayalam film industry.