Kochi, July 2 -- Malayalam actor Minu Muneer was arrested by the Kochi Cyber Police following a defamation complaint filed by veteran filmmaker and actor Balachandra Menon.

The arrest stems from allegations Muneer made on social media, which Menon claimed were defamatory in nature.

She was released on bail shortly after being taken into custody.

The Kerala High Court had earlier dismissed her anticipatory bail plea. She is the first accused in the case, which was registered in 2024.

She reportedly made repeated derogatory posts about him on social media.

Minu Muneer also filed a complaint against actor and MLA M Mukesh, who represents the Kollam Assembly constituency and is a leader of the CPI(M).

Meanwhile, the arrest marks a new d...