Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of sexual abuse.

Actor Jayasurya recently found himself under scrutiny following allegations of sexual assault made by a female colleague as part of the Hema Committee report’s findings. The actor was called up by the Kerala police for interrogation on the matter, and he strongly refused such claims.

As mentioned by Manorama, the actor arrived at the Thiruvananthapuram police station on Tuesday morning for the interrogation over the case lodged. He staunchly denied the claims, called it fabricated and added that he would also not require any anticipatory bail if the case proceeds.

Jayasurya said, “I completely deny the allegations. This is a fabricated case. I don’t even need anticipatory bail. It’s alarming that people are making such false accusations against anyone. At least I have a platform to make my case. Many others don’t do this. It could destabilize many families.”

Not just this, Jayasurya also referred to himself as a living martyr, considering the two unexplained and false cases lodged against him by female colleagues. He expressed his trust in the judicial system and mentioned that he would go to even the last extent to prove himself not guilty.

The Vellam star mentioned, “I am facing two false accusations. A woman has been talking in various places, implying that it is me, but later, she has denied it in several instances. I will fight this legally until the accusations against me are proven false. I believe I am a living martyr.”

For the unversed, it was back on September 1, 2024, when Jayasurya had, for the first time, addressed cases of sexual abuse lodged against him by women. Referring to claims by his female colleagues about his misbehavior, the actor shared how it had got him distressed and has left his family members concerned as well.

Varun Dhawan is all set to showcase his action-packed avatar in his upcoming projects. During the trailer launch of his series Citadel: Honey Bunny, the actor recalled that filmmaker Aditya Chopra refused to cast him in an action film due to budget constraints. Varun also expressed that only South Indians were noticing his potential in the action genre.

Today, October 15, 2024, at the trailer launch event, Varun Dhawan said, “Right now, I feel that only the South Indians are taking notice of me and giving me great opportunities in action.” Varun is working with Raj & DK and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Citadel: Honey Bunny, after which he will gear up for Baby John with Atlee and Keerthy Suresh. VD hoped that this would make other people in the industry notice him.

The actor shared that the reason behind what he said was a meeting with Aditya Chopra that happened during the lockdown. Varun revealed that he played badminton with the filmmaker and Maneesh Sharma, who were making Tiger 3 during that time. He remembered asking Aditya Chopra why he didn’t make an action movie with a younger actor. Varun further recalled telling him, ‘Why can’t you ever take me and cast me?’

VD stated that he kept pursuing Chopra, and the latter then said to him, ‘I can’t do that because I can’t give you that budget right now. You’re not at that place where I can give you such a big budget.’ The Border 2 star continued by saying that he texted Chopra, asking him what the budget was. Varun said that in response he received a figure that was needed to make a big action film.

Coming to Citadel: Honey Bunny, Varun Dhawan reminisced about asking the budget from the producers since he got this knowledge from Aditya Chopra. He expressed his gratitude to Amazon and Raj & DK for giving him the opportunity.

Directed by Raj & DK, the show is produced by D2R Films & Amazon MGM Studios. Executively produced by The Russo Brothers’ AGBO and Raj & DK, Citadel: Honey Bunny is slated to release on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.