Rape case against 'Oru Adaar Love' director Omar Lulu: Charges filed over anger over not getting role

Omar Lulu rose to fame by directing ‘Oru Adaar Love’, which grabbed global attention when a clip from one of the songs, in which actress Priya Prakash Varrier winks, went viral.

Omar Lulu rose to fame by directing ‘Oru Adaar Love’, which grabbed global attention when a clip from one of the songs, in which actress Priya Prakash Varrier winks, went viral. Omar Lulu’s films are notorious for their blatant use of swear words and the objectification and sexualization of women. (Image: Omar Lulu/Facebook)

Malayalam film director Omar Lulu has been arrested by Kerala police for allegedly raping an actor, reports news agency PTI reported. Omar became famous when he made the romantic comedy Hello Love (2019), which gained worldwide attention when a clip from one of its songs, “Manikya Malaraya Poovi”, in which actress Priya Prakash Varrier winks, went viral.

Quoting an official from the Ernakulam Rural Police, the news agency reported that an investigation was launched after an FIR was filed against the filmmaker based on a complaint by the survivor, a young actor. After the Kochi City Police Commissioner received the complaint and filed an FIR, the case was transferred to Nedumbassery police station, where the crime allegedly took place. He was charged under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (punishment for rape).

In response to the allegations, Omar reportedly said Manorama Online“I was friends with this girl for a long time. She was a person who accompanied me on many trips. However, the friendship broke down and we have not had any contact for the last six months.”

“Now, just when I started my new film, she has come forward with such a complaint. The reason behind this could be anger over not getting a chance in the film. Or maybe it is part of a blackmail attempt to extort money,” he claimed.

Omar entered the film industry by directing Happy Wedding (2016). His films, especially Chunkzz (2017), are notorious for their blatant use of foul language and the objectification and sexualization of women.

First uploaded on: 29.05.2024 at 16:25 IST

Omar Lulu rose to fame by directing ‘Oru Adaar Love’, which grabbed global attention when a clip from one of the songs, in which actress Priya Prakash Varrier winks, went viral.

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