Actor Dileep’s sister S. Jayalakshmi has filed a petition with the Aluva East police against two TV channels and their reporters, alleging that drones were flying over her brother’s residence in Aluva without permission, violating the privacy of not only the actor but also his family members.
The petition was filed by Ms. Jayalakshmi on Tuesday.
The channels reportedly flew drones over Mr. Dileep’s house on December 8 when the Ernakulam High Court delivered its verdict in the actor’s rape case. Mr. Dileep, the sixth accused in the case, was acquitted. Before and after the verdict, the channels allegedly captured overhead footage of Dileep’s residence without his consent.
According to the complaint, the visuals of not only Dileep but also the other residents of the house, including the complainant herself, were illegally recorded using drones and the channels were continuously broadcast.
Published – 23 Dec 2025 19:29 IST
