"I Should've Killed Myself": Malayalam Actress Survivor's Raw Note on Victim-Blaming

• The 2017 Malayalam actress assault survivor shared a powerful Instagram note detailing her public ordeal and victim-blaming.
• She expressed regret for complaining to the police, feeling she "should have kept quiet" and even "killed myself" due to immense pressure.
• The survivor highlighted a video by an accused that revealed her identity and contained hurtful remarks, intensifying the victim-blaming.
• She asserted her identity: "Not a victim, not a survivor, just a simple human being!! Let me live."
• Her note follows a Kerala court convicting six people to 20 years, while Malayalam actor Dileep and three others were acquitted.

Why It Matters: Malayalam actress survivor's raw note exposes the devastating impact of victim-blaming and public scrutiny.