Former Malayalam Director and CPI(M)-Backed Politician PT Kunju Muhammed Faces Molestation Allegations at IFFK 2025

Dec 09, 2025 01:59 pm CST

Malayalam director and former MLA PT Kunju Muhammed faces allegations of sexual misconduct after a female jury member filed a complaint claiming he assaulted her during the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025. While police have registered a case and begun investigations, Muhammed denies all wrongdoing, attributing the situation to a misunderstanding. The acclaimed filmmaker has a distinguished career in both cinema and politics, having served as a two-time legislator with CPI(M) support.