India, April 1 -- Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith was arrested by Kerala Police on Tuesday in connection with a sexual assault complaint filed by an actress.

Ranjith was taken into custody in Thodupuzha while reportedly travelling to Idukki as part of campaigning activities for the upcoming Assembly elections. He was later brought to Ernakulam, where the case has been registered at the Ernakulam Central Police Station.

According to the complaint, the actress alleged that Ranjith attempted to sexually assault her inside a caravan during the shooting of a film he was directing. The incident reportedly took place at a shooting location, and the complaint was initially submitted to the Director General of Police and a Special Investigation Team...