Actor John Vijay accused of harassment by women, singer Chinmayi shares screenshots of complaints on social media

Actor John Vijay accused of sexual misconduct by women

John Vijay, actor, who is known for his work in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi film industry was recently accused of harassment by a few women. Screenshots of complaints was shared on X (formally Twitter) by singer Chinmayi Sripada who received the details of the ordeal.
While covering the sexual misconduct in Malayalam cinema a few days regarding Dileep's 2017 case, a Newsminute reporter claimed John made advances on her while waiting for an interview.

From that moment, screenshots of women accusing the actor of making women feel 'uncomfortable' and 'ogling' at them at restaurants, pubs and even workplaces have been shared. A journalist claimed that he was inappropriate with her.
While sharing the screenshorts on X, the singer mentioned, "After The Newsminute report about the Sexual Assault case of Malayalam cinema also mentioned John Vijay for his misdemeanour with the journalist. There are other women speaking about his behaviour in general,” she added, “More on John Vijay from others who read the post. One of them interviewed him on camera."

After The Newsminute report about the Sexual Assault case of Malayalam cinema also mentioned John Vijay for his misdemeanour with the journalist

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There are other women speaking about his behaviour in general. pic.twitter.com/AfeLgdC0lY

— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) July 26, 2024

Thank you Sriranjini for speaking up.
I know you shared your story with me last week.
I did receive 3 other girls narrating their own incidents about John Vijay.
Find the strength girls. Speak up. Doesnt matter if he is friends with your dad. https://t.co/FkYFJj3ocM

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— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) October 17, 2018

John is yet to respond to all the latest allegations but during an interview with Firstpost in 2018, he had apologized for his behaviour. He said, "Am a very transparent person who speaks my heart out. Not with any intentions or ulterior motives. I have understood that at times my jokes are not funny to everyone and may sound insensitive. When I really sense that some one does not appreciate what I say, is not on the same page and I am misunderstood, I remove myself from having further conversation or being present at that place."
He elaborated, "I really do not remember the incidents quoted on Twitter, I have not met these people any where alone nor asked them out either. If my comments, that I thought was funny and witty, would have hurt any one at any point of time I would like to take this opportunity to inform that I am also very emotionally hurt by my behaviour. This would be my lesson to know what to say to whom and when. I completely support this #metoo move movement. If I had not been pulled in I would have been one among the first to voice this cause and support this movement."
John was last seen in Bayamariya Brammai. He is also popularly known for his appearance in films like Por, Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire Razakar - Silent Genocide of Hyderabad and Thankamani.