Malayalam actor Dileep leaves the Ernakulam district court following his acquittal in the 2017 sexual assault case involving a south Indian actress, in Kochi, Kerala, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The court found six others, including prime accused Sunil N S alias Pulsar Suni, who directly committed the crime, guilty. (PTI Photo)
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Moneycontrol12-12-2025, 18:49

Kerala Actress Case: Pulsar Suni, 5 others jailed 20 years; Dileep acquitted

  • Pulsar Suni and five co-accused received 20 years rigorous imprisonment in the 2017 actress gang rape case.
  • The Ernakulam District and Sessions Court delivered the verdict.
  • Malayalam actor Dileep, the 8th accused, was acquitted in the same case.
  • The case involved an actress being abducted and molested in her car on February 17, 2017.
  • The trial was complex, involving 261 witnesses and various IPC sections including gang rape and criminal conspiracy.

Why It Matters: This shows accountability for a serious crime, impacting justice and safety.

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