Mollywood actor Vinayakan has been in legal trouble after the Mavelikkara police in Kerala’s Alappuzha district registered a case against him on allegations of insulting womanhood.As reported by Mathrubhumi, the case stems from the alleged sharing of a photograph of a minor girl on Facebook. The police action was initiated on the directions of the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.The alleged incident reportedly dates back to July last year. The commission reportedly instructed the police to register an FIR after reviewing the matter during one of its sessions held in Alappuzha.
The complaint alleges that the photo and phone number were shared online
Reports say that the complaint was filed by a native of Thazhakara who is currently working in Mumbai. According to the complaint, Vinayakan allegedly shared a photograph of the complainant’s younger daughter on Facebook without consent.The complainant claimed that he had earlier forwarded a Facebook post related to the actor through WhatsApp. He alleged that this upset Vinayaka. The actor then allegedly uploaded a screenshot of the complainant’s WhatsApp profile picture, which showed his eight-year-old daughter. The post also allegedly included the complainant’s phone number and lewd comments.The complainant further claimed that the Facebook post resulted in repeated phone calls from unknown persons. He alleged that several callers abused him after getting his contact number through mail.
Case of police registration under multiple provisions
Following the alleged incident, the girl’s father approached the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and sought legal intervention. After examining the complaint, the commission directed the Mavelikkara police to initiate appropriate action.Based on the commission’s recommendation, the police registered a case against Vinayakan. Apart from allegations related to insulting the woman, the authorities have also invoked provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act in connection with the case.The investigation is expected to continue in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Police have not yet announced any further action in this case.
The ‘Jailer 2’ actor has faced controversies in the past
This is not the first time that Vinayakan has been at the center of controversy. Over the years, the actor has attracted attention for several incidents related to his public behavior and social media activity.He has previously faced criticism for alleged abusive language and controversial online posts, including posts against the late Oommen Chandy (former CM of Kerala).
‘Jailer 2’ among Vinayakan’s upcoming projects
On the professional front, Vinayakan remains busy with major film projects. The actor will next be seen in the highly anticipated ‘Jailer 2’, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The sequel is being directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. Recently, the makers shared the vision of the film which also featured Vinayakan.