Actor Dileep was acquitted in the 2017 rape and abduction case involving a fellow actress.
While six others were convicted, the court gave Dileep a clean chit. His acquittal sparked immediate reactions from several Malayalam actresses who have long supported the survivor.
Parvathy Thiruvothu, Rima Kallingal and Ramya Nambessan shared posts expressing solidarity with the survivor, using the phrase #avalkoppam (“with her”).
Parvathy questioned the idea of justice, while Rima and Ramya reaffirmed their continued support for the victim. Their messages highlighted disappointment and concern over the verdict.
Dileep thanked God, his family, supporters and legal team for standing by him. He claimed a conspiracy was built against him and criticised the investigation.
Professionally, he is preparing for the release of his film Bha Bha Ba in December 2025, and industry watchers are curious about how audiences will respond.