Malayalam film industry scandal: Radhikaa Sarathkumar alleges stars' private moments recorded via hidden cams in vanity vans
The findings of the Hema Committee Report have opened a Pandora’s Box. The report, which unraveled several cases of rampant sexual exploitation in the Malayalam film industry, encouraged many women to share their horror stories. Tamil actress Radhikaa Sarathkumar made some shocking revelations. In an interview with Asianet News’ Namaste Kerala, the veteran actress claimed that such instances of exploitation occurred in the Tamil and Telugu industries as well.
She revealed that many times spy cameras were installed in the actress’s vanity vans to record them undressing. She also said that she came across men watching the recordings on their mobile phones.
“While I was on a set in Kerala, I saw people gathered together and laughing at something. As I passed by, I noticed they were watching a video. I called a crew member and asked him what they were watching. I was told there were cameras in the vanity vans, and footage of women changing clothes was captured using the same. I was told you just type the name of the artiste, and you will find a video of them changing dresses. I saw the video,” she told the publication.
“This system is wrong. After the incident, I told other female artists about the hidden cameras. I was afraid to go into my vanity van after the incident. It is a private space for us to change, to take rest, or to have food,” she added.
She revealed that she informed her team and demanded an investigation against the culprits. “I have seen videos of women changing clothes in vans. I confronted the
