South Central The Dileep case and how SIR is unfolding across states | South Central 52
Nov 28, 2025
Join Sukanya Shaji, a lawyer-turned-journalist, Azeefa Fathima, Breaking News Head, and Shabbir Ahmed, Tamil Nadu Bureau Chief, as they dissect the high-profile Kerala actor assault case involving Dileep. The guests explore the intricacies of the case, including alleged conspiracies and forensic controversies. They then shift focus to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Tamil Nadu, revealing the chaos on the ground, pressures faced by officials, and potential risks to voter inclusion—all set against a backdrop of political maneuvering.
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Participant's Account Of The Kidnapping
- Manikandan narrated how the tempo rammed the actor's car after a pre-arranged signal and the group abducted her that night.
- His account turned a spontaneous-crime theory into a clear allegation of criminal conspiracy linked to a planned abduction.
Court Custody Breach Deepened Harm
- The court-held memory card with assault visuals was accessed multiple times by court staff and a magistrate, and disclosure was delayed for years.
- Dhanya Rajendran warns that unauthorized access and non-action by judiciary magnify the survivor's ongoing trauma and risk public leaks.
Case Sparked Industry Reform Talks
- Public conversation and industry reforms followed the case, such as the Women in Cinema Collective and the HEMA committee report.
- Sukanya Shaji notes the case shifted gender discussions in Kerala's film spaces despite courtroom setbacks.
