Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Police Seek Evidence from Actress in Harassment Case Against Industrialist
A Kannada actress told police that a rich businessman harassed her and threatened her family after they broke up.
The businessman was arrested but got out of jail.
Now, police want the actress to bring proof to support her story.
The businessman says they lived together for two years and he bought her many expensive gifts.
He also says she was dating someone else and made up stories when he wanted to marry her.
The actress denies getting gifts and says she left because he didn't support her and was often away.
She says he threatened to tell her family bad things and post them online when she ended it.
Police issued a notice to a Kannada actress asking for evidence in a sexual harassment case against an industrialist.
The actress had previously filed a complaint against industrialist Arvind Reddy, who was arrested and later granted bail.
The actress alleges Reddy sexually harassed her, conducted a smear campaign, and threatened her family after their breakup.
The industrialist claims they were in a live-in relationship for two years and he gifted her expensive items, asserting she accused him when he proposed marriage.
Police will question the actress about her relationship with Reddy, the alleged harassment, and financial dealings, requesting supporting documents.
- Who
- Kannada actress and an industrialist (Arvind Reddy)
- What
- Police issued a notice to the actress asking for evidence in a sexual harassment case filed against the industrialist, who was previously arrested and granted bail.
- When
- Monday (notice issued), Last week (industrialist arrested)
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- The actress accused the industrialist of sexual harassment and blackmail, leading to his arrest. Police are now seeking further evidence from the actress.
Actress's Allegations
Industrialist's Claims
Nature of Relationship and Gifts
Actress's Allegations
The actress denies accepting expensive gifts from the industrialist, stating she also spent money on him. She claims she ended the relationship due to lack of emotional support, his foreign trips, and his unresponsiveness.
Industrialist's Claims
The industrialist claims they were in a two-year live-in relationship, during which he gifted her a luxury car, land, and a house worth Rs 5 crore. He alleges she became hostile and made accusations when he proposed marriage, and claims she was involved with another man.
Post-Breakup Actions
Actress's Allegations
The actress alleges the industrialist blackmailed her, threatened to reveal personal details to her family, and post information about her on social media after she decided to break up.
Industrialist's Claims
The industrialist implies the actress's accusations stem from their breakup and her alleged involvement with another man.
- Accused
- Arvind Reddy, Industrialist, Real Estate Company Owner, Former KPL Team Owner, Film Producer
- Accuser
- Kannada Actress
- Allegations by Actress
- Sexual harassment, smear campaign, threats to family, social media posting, forced relationship continuation
- Industrialist's Defense
- Claims live-in relationship, expensive gifts, alleges actress made accusations when he proposed and was involved with another man.
- Police Action
- Issued notice to actress for evidence, arrested industrialist (who later got bail)
- Timeline
- Actress lodged complaint, industrialist arrested last week, actress issued notice on Monday.
