Updated On: 14 October, 2025 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
During a promotional event for Pathirathri in Kozhikode, actress Navya Nair was touched without consent by a man in the crowd, leaving her shocked. Her co-star Soubin Shahir quickly stepped in protectively, pulling her away from the situation

Navya Nair
Malayalam actress Navya Nair is currently promoting her upcoming film Pathirathri. She was at a mall in Kerala for the film’s promotions, accompanied by her co-star Soubin Shahir. The team attended the film’s audio launch in Kozhikode, where a video from the event shows a man touching the actress without her consent, leaving her startled.
In the viral video doing the rounds on social media, Navya was seen walking out after the event with the film’s team. A large crowd had gathered at the mall for the event. While exiting, Navya was visibly startled when she felt a stranger’s hand on her back. Actor Soubin, who was walking right behind her, immediately made a protective gesture and pulled her away from the crowd.