Actress Rima Kallingal Takes Legal Action Against Singer Suchitra Over Rave Party Allegations

The Hema Committee report has created a massive stir in the Malayalam film industry. Several actors and actresses have welcomed the report, stating that those who try to take advantage of women in the film industry should be punished immediately. In a recent development, actress and activist Rima Kallingal has reportedly taken legal action against playback singer Suchitra. This conflict between the two celebrities arose after the singer mentioned that Kallingal’s house was a place of a drug-fueled party. These claims were denied by Rima Kallingal. On September 3, she announced this step through an Instagram post. Rima spoke about the allegations levied on her by Suchitra and said, “Her baseless statement about me – based on a news article she read about my so-called “arrest” – gained traction. Let me make it clear that such an event never occurred (sic).”

She further wrote in the post, “ Over the past two days, several news outlets have reported on statements made by Tamil singer Suchitra in an interview with a YouTube channel. In the 30-minute interview, she not only names and shames the survivor of the 2017 sexual assault, claiming the survivor ‘knew it was coming,’ but also alleges that CM Pinarayi, Mohanlal, and Mammootty conspired through the Hema Committee to sabotage the careers of actors like Fahadh. We all know why the Hema Committee was formed, and anyone suggesting otherwise should be questioned.”

“I have decided to take action. I have filed a complaint with the Special Investigation Team and sent a defamation notice. To all who believe in our cause, let’s continue to march ahead together. Thank you for your support,” the post further read.

This conflict came up after Suchitra made some controversial comments about actress Kallingal and also criticised the victim of the 2017 sexual assault case in an interview with a YouTube channel. She also made some serious allegations against the Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan and prominent actors Mohanlal and Mammootty. The singer mentioned that these people were involved in the controversy to undermine actors like Fahadh Faasil. Her comments have created a significant stir in the Malayalam film industry.