A woman passenger's protest led to the discontinuation of a Dileep film screening on a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus in Thiruvananthapuram. The incident occurred days after Dileep's acquittal in the high-profile 2017 Malayalam actor assault case, sparking debate among passengers. It has raised questions about entertainment choices in public transport.
In Thiruvananthapuram, a dispute over entertainment erupted among passengers on a KSRTC bus. A Dileep film was being screened when a woman passenger, possibly Lakshmi R Shekhar, objected to it. She cited Dileep's recent acquittal in the 2017 actress assault case as her reason for demanding the screening be stopped.
Following the woman's protest, the bus staff discontinued the film, leading to arguments among other passengers. Some supported the objection, while others viewed it as a personal opinion. The incident came just days after the Kerala Sessions Court acquitted Dileep in the high-profile case.
The event has prompted discussions on policies for film selection in public transport. KSRTC has not issued an official statement yet. It has reignited issues surrounding Malayalam cinema and the actor's public image.
