Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Malayalam film director faces rape charges, police launch probe

The police refused to disclose further details of the case.

Malayalam film director faces rape charges, police launch probe

Kerala police have registered a rape case against Malayalam film director Omar Lulu based on a complaint filed by a woman.

An officer of the Ernakulam Rural police said on Tuesday that an investigation has been launched after registering an FIR against the director based on the complaint of the woman, reportedly a young actress.


He said that the complaint was received by the Kochi City police commissioner and after the FIR was lodged, the case was transferred to the Nedumbassery police station under the Ernakulam rural police, as the crime was committed under its jurisdiction.

Read Also: We have our own vocabulary in cinema: Cannes winner Payal Kapadia

Lulu has been charged under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 376 (Punishment for rape), the official said.

The police refused to disclose further details of the case.

Lulu has not reacted to the developments.

More For You

Nina Dobrev

Dobrev is next set to appear in the upcoming action thriller Bear Country

Getty Images

Nina Dobrev revives a 1997 Hervé Léger look at Golden Globes nominees night

Highlights

  • Nina Dobrev steps out in vintage Hervé Léger from the autumn/winter 1997 couture collection
  • The black-and-white gown features a dramatic drop waist and gemstone detailing
  • The appearance continues the early 2026 run of high-profile archival fashion moments

A strong start to 2026’s vintage fashion run

Celebrities and stylists have been leaning heavily into archival fashion, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. In 2025, standout moments included Cynthia Erivo in a silver 1997 Givenchy dress at the SAG Awards and Tyla wearing a 1993 Chanel top as a minidress at the VMAs. Just a week into 2026, Nina Dobrev has added her own entry to that growing list.

Golden Globes nominees night in West Hollywood

On Thursday evening, Spotify and The Hollywood Reporter hosted a Nominees Night party in West Hollywood ahead of the Golden Globes. Dobrev was among the guests and drew attention on the red carpet in a black-and-white look from the Hervé Léger autumn/winter 1997 couture collection.

Keep ReadingShow less