Junior artist accuses Baburaj of sexual assault; alleges misleading promises involving Shine Tom Chacko

While the first half of 2024 was marked by blockbuster hits in the Malayalam film industry, the second half appears to be challenging for Mollywood, especially following the release of the Hema Commission report. In the aftermath of the Hema Commission report, the Malayalam film industry faced new allegations. A junior artist accused actor Baburaj of sexual assault, claiming he lured her to his home under false pretenses. Baburaj denied the allegation. Other actors including Jayasurya and Mukesh were also accused of harassment by Minu Muneer.