INTELLIGENT INDIA

Actress Sanjjanaa (Sanjana) has been cheated to the tune of Rs 28 lakh by a chit fund. The Dandupalya 2 girl has now lodged a complaint against Prassiddhi Chit Fund on grounds of fraud with Malleswaram police station in Bengaluru.

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, is a powerful historical courtroom drama that serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2019 war epic Kesari. Released on April 18, 2025, coinciding with the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the film shifts from the battlefield to the courtroom, delivering a gripping narrative about truth, justice, and the fight against colonial oppression. Starring Akshay Kumar as lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, the film has garnered significant buzz for its emotional depth and historical relevance. Here’s a detailed review based on early reactions and available information. Plot and Themes Kesari Chapter 2 dives into the aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, one of the darkest chapters in India’s colonial history, where British forces killed hundreds of unarmed Indian protesters...

Are Political Connections Shielding Accused Actors in Malayalam Cinema's Sexual Harassment Cases?

South Indian Films specially Malayalam movies got hype after covid times on OTT platform. We call it Mollywood and we have seen its highs—award-winning films and a passionate global fanbase—and its lows, especially the systemic issues harming its women. The Justice Hema Committee report, released in August 2024, sparked a #MeToo wave, exposing a grim reality of sexual harassment, exploitation, and power imbalances. Female actors have bravely shared their stories, naming prominent figures, while political ties seem to protect some accused, like Shine Tom Chacko. Here’s a human look at the reported cases and the political dynamics at play, based on what’s known as of April 18, 2025. The Justice Hema Committee: A Wake-Up Call In 2017, the abduction and assault of actress Bhavana Menon shocked Kerala, leading to the formation of the Justice Hema Committee, led by retired Justice K. Hema, actress Sharada, and retired IAS officer KB Valsala Kumari. Their 290-page report, submitted in 2019 b...