The Ernakulam Police in Kerala have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Malyalam actor Shwetha Menon on charges of allegedly acting in films containing vulgar and obscene content for financial gain.
The actor currently a candidate in the upcoming election for the post of president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), scheduled for August 15.
The FIR was registered under Section 67 A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 following a directive from the Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, based on a complaint by local resident Martin Menachery.
Menon has been booked under Section 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which pertains to the electronic transmission of sexually explicit material, as well as Sections 3 and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
According to the FIR, the actor is accused of performing in films with objectionable content, which was later circulated through social media platforms and adult websites to attract attention and generate income.
The complaint alleges that the material was commercially exploited for profit. The police have stated that a probe will be initiated into the allegations.
Shwetha Menon, known for her roles in films such as Salt N’ Pepper, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha, Rathinirvedam, and Kalimannu.
Meanwhile, Menon on Thursday approached the Kerala High Court in a bid to quash the FIR registered against her over allegations of featuring in obscene movies and advertisements for commercial gains.
The petition by Shwetha Menon stated that the complaint is unfounded, baseless, and absurd, adding that the films she appeared in were cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification for public viewing.
Amid legal trouble, a section of Malayalam cinema actors have voiced their support for Shwetha Menon.
