Tollywood Actress Booked: Rs 9.35 Crore Fraud Allegation
Actress accused of cheating a software professional of crores.
Top Summary
- What happened: A Tollywood actress and former Bigg Boss contestant has been booked for allegedly defrauding a London-based software professional of Rs 9.35 crore.
- Why it matters: The case highlights potential vulnerabilities in relationships and the importance of verifying financial requests.
- What changes for people: The investigation could lead to legal repercussions for the actress and her family if found guilty of fraud and cheating.
- Who is affected: The London-based software professional, the actress, her family members, and potentially her career.
Fraud Allegations Emerge
A Tollywood actress is facing serious allegations. She and three of her family members have been booked by the Central Crime Station (CCS) police in Hyderabad.
The charges stem from a complaint filed by a London-based, divorced software professional. He alleges the actress defrauded him of Rs 9.35 crore under the pretense of marriage.
How the Alleged Scam Unfolded
According to the police, the victim met the actress in 2018 through a mutual friend while visiting Hyderabad. She claimed to be a student in the US.
Within two months, their friendship blossomed, and the actress allegedly promised to marry him. She reportedly assured him that his divorced status was not an obstacle.
She then allegedly cited an issue with her H-1B visa and a pending education loan for her master's degree in the US. She claimed her father had stopped supporting her financially.
"Claiming that her father had stopped supporting her financially and that she wanted to pursue a career in films, she sought monetary help from the victim," said a cop.
Financial Demands Escalate
The complainant stated that he not only funded her film career ambitions. Over time, he also provided her with money for various expenses.
These expenses allegedly included the purchase of a flat, gold, and a car. Her family also allegedly received money from him. He said he provided the funds because she promised marriage.
Broken Promises and Lost Funds
The police state that the actress consistently avoided the topic of marriage. Finally, she rejected his proposal to arrange a meeting between their families in July 2020.
"But whenever the complainant raised the subject of marriage, the accused made excuses to buy more time. Finally, when he insisted on arranging a meeting between the two families in July 2020, she turned down his proposal," the cop said.
When the victim demanded the return of the money, she allegedly began avoiding him. A Tollywood character artist mediated, and the actress agreed to pay Rs 70 lakh via post-dated cheques. However, these cheques were not honored.
Further Attempts at Reconciliation
The complainant claims that the actress's family contacted him in November 2020. They said she was in a state of depression and wanted him to revive their relationship.
He agreed to marry her and even met her father in November 2023. Although her family initially agreed, they later backed out in July 2025.
Since December 2025, the victim has had no communication with the actress. He later discovered she was in another relationship, leading him to believe she had conspired to extort money from him.
Legal Action and Investigation
The CCS police have registered a case under Section 318 (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is ongoing.
What to Watch Next
The investigation will likely involve questioning the actress and her family. Authorities may also review financial records to determine the validity of the allegations and whether sufficient evidence exists to proceed with a trial. The outcome could significantly impact the actress's career and reputation.