New Delhi, April 1 -- Malayalam director and producer Ranjith was arrested by the Kochi Police under the charges of sexual harassment. He was taken into custody from Idukki district on Tuesday evening following a complaint filed by an actress, alleging that he attempted to sexually assault her on the sets, as per ANI.

Ranjith has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days as per the latest update by ANI. On Wednesday morning, he appeared before a magistrate. He will be seeking bail in the matter.

ANI tweeted, "Director Ranjith has been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days following a sexual assault complaint by an actress. After being taken into custody from Thodupuzha, he was produced before a magistrate early this morning and subse...