Mallika Sukumaran criticises delay in 2017 actor assault case trial

Actor Mallika Sukumaran expressed concern over the delay in the trial of the accused in the 2017 sexual assault case involving an actor. She emphasized the need for action to prevent similar situations from happening again. She highlighted the lack of justice for the survivor after seven years and criticized the functioning of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) and its welfare activities. She also mentioned the exclusion of deserving individuals from the ‘Kaineettam’ scheme. Mallika Sukumaran’s remarks came during a media interaction at an event, where she raised important questions about accountability and justice in the industry.