Veteran Malayalam Actor Siddique Files Complaint Against Revathy Sampath Following Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

Kerala, India - August 26, 2024: Veteran Malayalam actor Siddique has lodged a formal complaint with the Kerala Police against actor Revathy Sampath after she accused him of sexual misconduct. The complaint, which has been submitted to the Director General of Police, comes shortly after Siddique resigned from his post as the General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) amid the allegations.

The allegations, which have caused a significant stir in the Malayalam film industry, were made public by Revathy in a recent media interaction. She claimed that the incident occurred when she was 21 years old, during a meeting with Siddique to discuss a film. According to Revathy, Siddique initially contacted her via Facebook, addressing her with the term "Mole," a term commonly used in Kerala to refer to a young girl or daughter.

Revathy detailed the alleged abuse, stating, "After completing my Plus Two, I had a terrible experience. Siddique sent me messages on Facebook. I had come to discuss a film. This incident occurred when I was 21 years old. He first approached me by calling me 'Mole.' During the discussion, he sexually abused me, both physically and mentally."

She further added, "Siddique is a criminal. I went through severe mental trauma. It even affected my professional life. No system stood by me. After the assault, Siddique acted as if nothing had happened and stood before me like it was normal. Everyone responded as if it was a common occurrence."

Revathy also recounted her escape from the situation, saying, "I ran away to escape. I responded as best as I could at that age. He said there was nothing I could do. I fled, managed to get into an auto, and escaped."

Siddique, a renowned figure in the Malayalam film industry with over 300 films to his credit, including appearances in Tamil cinema, has denied the allegations. The complaint he has filed is seen as a counteraction to Revathy's accusations, marking a significant development in the ongoing controversy.