Four months after Sunil Kumar alias Pulsar Suni, the prime accused in the sexual assault case on an actress in the Malayalam film industry, was arrested by the police, the popular actor Dileep has been dragged into the muck. After hours of questioning by the authorities on June 28, the situation has turned murkier and there is no solid proof to implicate any kind of conspiracy.
Lying low for months, the case took an unexpected twist when Dileep, Apunni and Nadirshah were questioned by the Kerala Police at Aluva Police Club, for over 13 hours. They were only able to return home after political intervention. While Dileep said he was not questioned by the police and was only made to provide a detailed statement in connection with a blackmailing case filed by him two months ago, the truth in the statement is debatable. Authorities maintain that he had been interrogated.
The popular actor has gained lots of credentials in the industry, and holds close connections with other stars. He is said to have financial deals with leading personalities in Mollywood and has also produced films for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. His opponents say his clique has grown to become so powerful recently, it is even making several superstars uneasy. Dileep is accused of destroying careers of those who oppose him and hindering screening of films from producers and artists who didn't bow to his demands.
