Tamil cinema's yet another #Metoo movement; film maker accuses

With the The #Metoo movement gaining momentum,Tamil poetess and filmmaker Leena Manimekalai Tuesday alleged that film director Susi Ganesan locked her up in his car about 13 years back and threatened her to accompany him to his apartment.

However the director trashed the charges, terming them as "outright, false and libellous," adding he has filed a police complaint to prevent Manimekalai from spreading "slanderous" content in the social media.

"I will be filing both civil and criminal defamation cases against her in court," he said.

The accusation comes days after singer Chinmayi Sripaada accused lyricist Vairamuthu of misconduct days ago. The lyricist had denied the allegation.

Leena in a tweet said, "I am gathering courage to write more of my experiences. Let me start with this. Film director who locked me up in the car when I started as a television anchor is Susi Ganesan. Hope more voices join me to be heard. #metoo."
"He switched off my mobile and threw it somewhere inside the car and threatened me to come to his apartment."
Reacting to Ganesan's comment that he would take legal action, she said "it is escapism."
In a tweet the singer said she was glad that Leena disclosed the identity of the director. "Glad she spoke up. Requesting other women to speak up. Find the courage. We have it in us now."