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After Dileep Is Acquitted, Malayalam Stars Renew ‘Avalkoppam’ Support for Survivor

The verdict has prompted fresh public pledges of solidarity from leading actors who are reaffirming support for the survivor.

Overview

  • Actors Parvathy, Rima Kallingal and Ramya Nambeesan posted messages echoing the ‘Avalkoppam’ rallying cry in the hours after Dileep’s acquittal.
  • Parvathy questioned the outcome on social media, writing “Justice what?” while pledging to remain with the survivor.
  • Ahead of the ruling, the Women in Cinema Collective reiterated ‘Avalkoppam’ and noted “3215 days of waiting for justice” in a statement of support.
  • The collective formed in 2017 as about 18 women from the Malayalam film industry joined to back the survivor and push for accountability.
  • The case stems from the February 17, 2017 abduction and assault in a moving car in Kochi, with prime accused Pulsar Suni previously convicted along with others.