After acquittal, Dileep accuses ex-wife Manju Warrier of conspiracy: ‘Tried to destroy my life and career'

Emerging from an eight-year legal storm with an acquittal, actor Dileep didn’t hold back. He levelled explosive accusations — starting with his former wife, Manju Warrier.

According to Dileep, the 'real conspiracy' against him took shape only after Manju publicly hinted at foul play in the 2017 actress abduction and rape case. “The conspiracy against me began after Manju claimed there was a conspiracy behind the case,” he said, linking her remarks to what he alleges became a coordinated attempt to frame him.

Talking to the media outlets, as quoted by Indian Express, he further accused a senior official and “certain criminal police officers” of steering the investigation to fit a narrative constructed with the help of co-accused individuals from inside the jail. He claimed the police “fabricated a false story” and pushed it through social and mainstream media “with the help of certain news channels and journalists.”

“But today, that false story has collapsed before the court,” Dileep said. “The real conspiracy was to implicate me — to destroy my career, my reputation, and my life.”

He also expressed deep gratitude to his supporters. “They stood with me even without seeing or hearing me,” he said, thanking his family, friends and “the crores of people” who stayed with him through the long legal battle.

However, other Aators Parvathy, Ramya Nambeesan, and Rima Kallingal—along with several others—have voiced strong support for the survivor in the wake of Dileep’s acquittal. The verdict has sparked a wave of reactions across the Malayalam film industry, prompting renewed declarations of solidarity.

Parvathy, long known for speaking out on social issues, shared her response through a series of pointed social media posts. In one, she simply wrote “With her,” echoing the Malayalam phrase “Avalkoppam,” a rallying cry that has symbolised unwavering support for the survivor since the case first emerged.

In another post, she questioned the legal outcome, writing, “Justice what? And now we watch a carefully crafted screenplay unfold so cruelly now (sic).” Her words captured the disappointment and concern felt by many who believe the verdict raises troubling questions about the process and its aftermath.