Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Dubai hotel, allegedly after promising her a film role. In response, he has filed a complaint with the Crime Branch, suggesting that the allegations may be part of a conspiracy orchestrated by individuals within the Malayalam film industry. Nivin has denied the accusations, branding them as false and defamatory, and plans to pursue legal action against the complainant. Support for Nivin has come from various industry colleagues, including Vineeth Srinivasan and Parvathy Krishna, who have provided evidence challenging the credibility of the allegations. The Special Investigation Team, led by ADGP H Venkatesh, is currently probing the case to uncover the truth. Nivin's claims and the surrounding controversy follow the recent release of the Hema Committee report, which prompted several harassment allegations in the industry.