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Dileep credits fans’ prayers for support during 10-year ordeal
Malayalam actor Dileep thanked his fans at an event in Qatar, saying their prayers helped him through a difficult period.
He said he had been unable to speak openly or tell his side of the truth for 10 years.
Dileep was accused of criminal conspiracy in a 2017 case involving the abduction and sexual assault of an actress.
A Kerala trial court acquitted him of that charge in December 2025, while finding six other men guilty.
Dileep said he had been jailed for something he knew nothing about.
His next film is Neekkam, a Malayalam film directed by Jagan Shaji Kailas.
The film is described as a psychological drama about a father and daughter.
Actor Dileep said fans’ prayers and support helped him through what he described as a 10-year ordeal.
He said he had been unable to speak openly or tell his side of the truth during that period.
Dileep made the remarks at an event organised by the Dileep Fans Association in Qatar.
He said he had been jailed for something he knew nothing about.
A Kerala trial court acquitted Dileep of criminal conspiracy in December 2025 in the 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case.
- Who
- Malayalam actor Dileep and members of the Dileep Fans Association.
- What
- Dileep thanked fans for their support and prayers during what he described as a 10-year ordeal.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- At a Dileep Fans Association event in Qatar.
- Why
- Dileep said fans’ prayers helped him stand firm while he could not speak openly or tell his side of the truth.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I was put behind bars for something I knew absolutely nothing about.
For the past 10 years, I was left in a situation where my hands and legs were tied, and I could not tell the truth in my own way.
I am standing here today because of those prayers.
The actress abduction and sexual assault case took place.
A Kerala trial court acquitted Dileep of criminal conspiracy and found six other men guilty.
Dileep addressed a Dileep Fans Association event in Qatar and thanked fans for their prayers and support.
- Ordeal described
- 10 years
- Event location
- Qatar
- Court ruling
- Dileep was acquitted of criminal conspiracy in December 2025
- Other men convicted
- Six
- Upcoming film
- Neekkam
Sources
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