Revathy Sampath Harassment Case: 5 Things About The Malayalam Actor's Allegations

Revathy Sampath harassment case: In an explosive social media post made June 15, the Malayalam actor has listed prominent names who allegedly harassed her.

"I am mentioning here the names of abusers or criminals in professional / personal / strange / cyber spaces who have sexually, mentally, verbally, emotionally molested me in my life so far..!!!" the 27-year-old wrote on Facebook. "#NotAnInchBack" is how Sampath is tagging her posts.

Her list comprises 14 personalities, including from the Malayalam film industry like actor Siddique and director Rajesh Touchriver. It also names a photographer, doctor, bank agent and cyberbully. Revathy's post has taken social media by storm.

Here Are 5 Things To Know About Revathy Sampath Harassment Case

1. Revathy Sampath is making headlines for a Facebook post she made earlier this week that claimed to reveal names of persons who have harassed her. Her list covers a wide range of professions, from directors and actors to police inspector.

2. Names mentioned in Sampath's list are: Rajesh Touchriver, Siddique (Actor), Ashiq Mahi (Photographer), Shiju A. R (Actor), Abhil Dev (Kerala Fashion League, Founder), Ajay Prabhakar (Doctor), M. Yesssss. Padush (Abuser), Saurabh Krishnan (Cyber Bully), Nandu Ashokan (Abuser, DYFI Unit Committee Member, Nedumkad), Maxwell Jose (Short Film Director), Shanoob Karuvath & Chackos Cakes (Ad Director), Rakent Pai, Cast Me Perfect (Casting Director), Sarun Leo (ESAF Bank Agent, Valiyathura), Sub Inspector Binu (Poonthura Police Station, Trivandrum).

3. Sampath's post has gone viral on social media and received mixed reactions. While there are several standing in support of her, those criticising her say it is a call for publicity.

4. In a follow-up post, Sampath attached photos of the men she named, writing, "Putting here the identity of the abusers released yesterday.. (This has all the photos of those who can get, some are not available) So many women share harassments they've faced from many on and off this list. The world is yet to know the criminals of many good trees. The struggles don't end."

5. Sampath is the star of films Patnagarh and Waft. Outside of acting, she holds a degree in psychology from the KSG College of Arts and Science. She is a vocal activist and often talks about gender issues online. She refers to herself as a feminist and communist in her social media bios.