Overview

• Navya Nair was touched without consent while leaving the HiLITE Mall in Kozhikode after Paathirathri promotions following the film’s audio launch.
• Soubin Shahir, walking behind her, immediately blocked the man’s hand in a protective gesture as Nair reacted with visible shock.
• The clip posted on Instagram spread widely across social platforms, with many users condemning the behavior of the unidentified attendee.
• Security personnel were present and trying to manage the crowd, yet the incident highlighted gaps in on-site protection for performers at public events.
• Paathirathri, directed by Ratheena and produced by Benzy Productions, is slated for a theatrical release on October 17, with Nair and Shahir portraying police officers.