Filmmaker Omar Lulu granted interim bail in rape case – Republic World

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted interim bail to Omar Lulu, the director of Oru Adaar Love, in response to allegations of raping a young woman, Onmanorama reported. Omar claimed in his plea that his relationship with the complainant, an actress, was consensual. Justice A. Badharudeen presided over the court which granted interim bail and scheduled a detailed hearing for June 6, Onmanorama reported.

Young Malayalam actor files sexual harassment complaint against Omar Lulu

A young Malayalam actress has filed a sexual harassment complaint against director Omar Lulu. Furthermore, PTI reported that the complaint was received by the Kochi city police commissioner and after the FIR was filed, the case was transferred to Nedumbassery police station under Ernakulam rural police as the crime was committed in their jurisdiction. Omar Lulu has been booked under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (punishment for rape), PTI reported.

Omar Lulu denies allegations of sexual assault against him

On Tuesday, Malayalam film director Omar Lulu denied the allegations of sexual assault made against him. According to Onmanorama, he claimed that the complaint was filed to extort money from him. Onmanorama quoted Omar Lulu’s statement, which read, “I have been friends with this girl for a long time. She has accompanied me on many trips. However, there was a rift in our friendship and we have not been in touch for six months. She has also acted in my last film.”

Now, when the new film was released, she came forward with such a complaint. The motive behind such an allegation could be her frustration at not being given a chance in the film. Sometimes it could also be part of an attempt to extort money.”