Manju Warrier and Dileep have been seen on the identical public occasion in Kerala, bringing the previous couple into focus once more. A video, shared by Cine Hub on Instagram, exhibits the 2 arriving on the inauguration of producer Listin Stephen’s new theatre. Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan inaugurated the theatre.
A number of different Malayalam movie stars have been additionally current, together with Prithviraj, Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban, Naren, Aditi Ravi, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Navya Nair, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Basil Joseph. Nonetheless, Manju and Dileep’s look on the identical venue shortly caught consideration on-line.
The 2 bought married in 1998 and later separated. Their divorce was finalised in 2015.
Their historical past has remained in public dialogue over time, notably due to the 2017 actor sexual assault case involving Dileep.
What Occurred In The 2017 Case?
The case dates again to February 17, 2017. A Malayalam actor was travelling in a automotive when a bunch of males allegedly compelled their approach into the automobile. She was assaulted and held contained in the automotive for almost two hours.
The police arrested a number of folks in reference to the incident. The investigation later took a significant flip when Dileep was arrested in July 2017. The prosecution alleged that prime accused Sunil NS, also referred to as Pulsar Suni, had despatched Dileep a letter from jail.
Dileep was accused of being half of a bigger conspiracy behind the assault. He denied the allegations and maintained that he had been falsely implicated.
The trial continued for years earlier than the Ernakulam Principal Periods Courtroom delivered its verdict in December 2025. Dileep and three others have been acquitted, whereas six accused have been discovered responsible. Sunil NS, who was accused of straight finishing up the assault, was amongst these convicted.
Following the decision, Manju stated that justice for the survivor remained incomplete and that these behind the alleged planning of the crime also needs to be held accountable. Dileep, in the meantime, rejected the allegations in opposition to him and claimed {that a} conspiracy had been created to wreck his profession and fame.
