Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Rameshwaram Cafe Files Complaint Over Alleged Extortion Attempt
The Rameshwaram Cafe, a South Indian restaurant, is in a bit of a pickle.
Someone posted a video online claiming there was a worm in their food.
The cafe says the video is fake and part of a plan to blackmail them for money.
They've gone to the police, who are now investigating people who they think are trying to hurt the cafe's reputation and get money from them.
The cafe, which honors Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, is popular and has many outlets.
The Rameshwaram Cafe filed a police complaint regarding a viral video alleging food contamination.
The cafe claims the video, showing a worm in a dish, was staged for extortion.
The incident occurred at the Bengaluru airport outlet.
A case was registered against individuals allegedly attempting to malign the cafe.
The cafe was founded by Raghavendra Rao and Divya Raghavendra Rao and is a tribute to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
- Who
- The Rameshwaram Cafe and a group of individuals, the latter of whom the cafe accuses of extortion.
- What
- The Rameshwaram Cafe alleges a food contamination video was staged for extortion.
- When
- The incident took place on July 24th; The complaint was filed recently.
- Where
- Bengaluru airport outlet of The Rameshwaram Cafe.
- Why
- The cafe believes the video was created to damage their reputation and extort money.
The Rameshwaram Cafe's View
Accusers' View
Authenticity of Video
The Rameshwaram Cafe's View
Video is staged.
Accusers' View
The video is authentic.
Intent of the Accusation
The Rameshwaram Cafe's View
Extortion attempt.
Accusers' View
False claims.
- Restaurant Name
- The Rameshwaram Cafe
- Incident Location
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Allegation
- Food Contamination
- Cafe's Claim
- Staged Extortion Attempt
- Founder
- Raghavendra Rao and Divya Raghavendra Rao
- Restaurant Valuation
- ₹18,800 crore
- Monthly Turnover
- ₹4.5 crore
