Malayalam Actor Dileep Acquitted in High-Profile 2017 Actress Assault Case After Eight-Year Legal Battle

Dec 08, 2025 02:31 pm CST

After an extensive eight-year legal process, a Kerala court has acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 case involving the abduction and sexual assault of a prominent actress. While six other defendants were found guilty, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove Dileep's involvement in the conspiracy. The case featured 261 witnesses, multiple prosecution challenges, and significant media attention throughout its duration.