Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Filmmaker P T Kunju Muhammad Arrested in Molestation Case
A famous Malayalam film director named P T Kunju Muhammad was arrested because a woman said he did something bad to her.
This happened at a hotel where they were choosing movies for a big film festival.
The police took him in for questioning, but then let him go because he had special permission from a court.
Muhammad has made many award-winning movies and used to be a member of the local government.
He also has a TV show where he helps find people from Kerala who have gone missing around the world.
The court said he could be released on bail if he was arrested during the investigation.
The police have a detailed report about what happened.
Some people think the woman's story might not be true because she took a long time to tell anyone, but others say that's normal for people who have been hurt and need time to feel better.
Malayalam director P T Kunju Muhammad was arrested in an alleged molestation case involving a woman associated with the cinema industry.
The incident occurred at a hotel during the selection of films for the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
Muhammad was released on bail after appearing before the investigating officer, as he had secured anticipatory bail from the court.
He is a noted filmmaker with critically acclaimed works like Magrib, Garshom, and Veeraputhran, and previously served as a Left-supported independent MLA in Kerala.
The court ordered Muhammad to cooperate with the investigation and directed the police to release him on bail if arrested during the probe.
- Who
- P T Kunju Muhammad, a Malayalam film director and former MLA
- What
- Arrested in an alleged molestation case
- When
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Cantonment Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- Following a complaint alleging molestation at a hotel during the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK)
- Name
- P T Kunju Muhammad
- Profession
- Filmmaker, Producer, Former MLA
- Arrest Date
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Location of Arrest
- Cantonment Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram
- Bail Status
- Released on bail
- Complaint Details
- Alleged molestation at a hotel during IFFK film selection
- Notable Works
- Magrib (1993), Garshom (1998), Paradeshi (2007), Veeraputhran (2011)
- Current Role
- Presenter of Pravasalokam (programme tracing missing Kerala expatriates)
Sources
Malayalam director arrested in molestation case - Telegraph India
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