Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Manju Warrier Files Defamation Case Against Filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan
Manju Warrier has asked a court to stop filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan from sharing content she says harms her reputation.
Her lawyer says the filmmaker has made personal allegations about her for several years.
The case was filed in the Ernakulam Munsiff Court.
Warrier’s lawyer also asked for the removal of posts from social media.
The court issued an interim order on one of three applications.
It also sent notices to Meta about the posts.
Sasidharan must respond to the court by September 30.
He is protesting outside the Secretariat and says authorities should investigate his allegations about Warrier.
Actress Manju Warrier filed a defamation case against filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan in the Ernakulam Munsiff Court.
Warrier alleges that Sasidharan repeatedly made derogatory remarks and posted defamatory content about her over several years.
Her lawyer requested the removal of allegedly offensive social-media content, and the court issued an interim order on one of three applications.
The court sent notices to Meta and directed the respondents to submit counter affidavits by September 30.
Sasidharan, who directed Warrier in the 2020 film "Attam," is protesting outside the Secretariat and has alleged that she is being held captive by a sex racket.
- Who
- Actress Manju Warrier filed the case against filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan; lawyer Shanti Mayadevi represents Warrier.
- What
- Warrier is seeking legal action over alleged defamatory remarks and social-media content, including removal of the material.
- When
- The petition was reported on Saturday; respondents must submit counter affidavits by September 30. Sasidharan was arrested in January 2025 and later released on bail.
- Where
- The case was filed in the Ernakulam Munsiff Court, while Sasidharan is protesting outside the Secretariat.
- Why
- Warrier alleges that Sasidharan has repeatedly attacked her character through remarks and online content.
Manju Warrier’s Position
Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Position
Nature of the online content
Manju Warrier’s Position
Warrier alleges that Sasidharan made derogatory remarks and shared defamatory material attacking her character over several years.
Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Position
Sasidharan has made allegations about Warrier’s personal life and safety, including a claim that she is being held captive by a sex racket.
Preferred response
Manju Warrier’s Position
Warrier’s lawyer says she is addressing the allegations through the court and is seeking removal of the content.
Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Position
Sasidharan is calling for a thorough investigation by authorities and is protesting indefinitely outside the Secretariat.
Legal status
Manju Warrier’s Position
Warrier has filed the defamation petition, and the court has issued an interim order in one application while seeking responses from the respondents.
Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Position
Sasidharan was arrested in January 2025 following a complaint from Warrier and was later released on bail.
- Plaintiff
- Manju Warrier
- Respondent
- Sanal Kumar Sasidharan
- Court
- Ernakulam Munsiff Court
- Lawyer
- Shanti Mayadevi
- Interim action
- The court issued an interim order on one of three applications.
- Social-media notice
- The court sent notices to Meta regarding removal of allegedly defamatory content.
- Response deadline
- September 30