Malayalam actor Dileep, who was acquitted by a Kerala court in the 2017 actress assault case, is now gearing up for his big-screen comeback with Bha Bha Bha. The Malayalam film, backed by producer Gokulam Gopalan, also stars Mohanlal in a pivotal role. However, the timing of Dileep’s release soon after his acquittal, along with the survivor’s response to the verdict, has left public sentiment sharply divided.

Dileep's controversy after acquittal

Days after the acquittal, a heated argument reportedly broke out on a KSRTC bus when an old Dileep film was screened. While several female passengers opposed the screening, others defended it. Protests and calls for complete justice for the survivor were also seen at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). Reports indicate that Dileep also withdrew from a temple event in Ernakulam, where he was scheduled to inaugurate the temple festival’s coupon distribution. Sources say there were objections from the temple committee and the Devaswom Board regarding his participation.