Archive · 5 Nov 2025
TN Commission Recommends Criminal Action Against Chef-Actor Madhampatty Rangaraj Over Marriage Dispute
A famous chef and actor named Madhampatty Rangaraj is in the middle of a dispute with a costume designer named Joy Crizildaa.
Joy said that she and Rangaraj got married and had a baby together.
She accused him of leaving her and not telling her that he was already married to someone else.
Joy told a special group in Tamil Nadu called the Commission for Women about this.
During a meeting with this group, Rangaraj admitted that he did marry Joy and that their baby is his.
Because of this, the women's group has asked the police to start a criminal case against him.
Joy is also asking a court for a lot of money each month to help her pay for expenses.
The Tamil Nadu Commission for Women has recommended criminal proceedings against chef-actor Madhampatty Rangaraj.
The recommendation follows a complaint filed by costume designer Joy Crizildaa, who alleged Rangaraj deceived her by concealing his first marriage.
During an inquiry, Madhampatty Rangaraj admitted to marrying Joy Crizildaa and fathering their child.
Crizildaa previously announced their marriage, her pregnancy, and the birth of their son.
Crizildaa is seeking Rs 6.5 lakh monthly maintenance from the Chennai Family Welfare Court.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Commission for Women, Greater Chennai Police, Madhampatty Rangaraj (Chef, Actor), Joy Crizildaa (Costume Designer)
- What
- The Tamil Nadu Commission for Women recommended criminal proceedings against Madhampatty Rangaraj following a complaint by Joy Crizildaa alleging he abandoned her after deceiving her about his existing marriage.
- When
- The complaint was filed in August. Rangaraj admitted to the marriage and paternity during a recent investigation by the Women's Commission.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India (specifically involving the Greater Chennai Police and Chennai Family Welfare Court).
- Why
- Joy Crizildaa accused Madhampatty Rangaraj of deception and abandonment after alleging he concealed his prior marriage.
Joy Crizildaa's Claims
Madhampatty Rangaraj's Admissions
Marriage and Paternity
Joy Crizildaa's Claims
Joy Crizildaa claims Madhampatty Rangaraj married her and is the father of their child, a fact she announced publicly. She accused him of abandoning her and deceiving her by hiding his prior marriage.
Madhampatty Rangaraj's Admissions
Madhampatty Rangaraj admitted to marrying Joy Crizildaa and fathering their child during an investigation by the Tamil Nadu Commission for Women.
Concealment of Existing Marriage
Joy Crizildaa's Claims
Crizildaa alleges Rangaraj deceived her by concealing his marriage to his first wife, Shruthi.
Madhampatty Rangaraj's Admissions
Rangaraj is married to his first wife and has two children. The extent to which this was disclosed to Crizildaa is part of the dispute.
Financial Support
Joy Crizildaa's Claims
Crizildaa is seeking Rs 6.5 lakh monthly for medical expenses, rent, and other needs from the Chennai Family Welfare Court.
Madhampatty Rangaraj's Admissions
No specific stance from Rangaraj on the maintenance amount was detailed in the provided articles.
- Accused
- Madhampatty Rangaraj (Chef, Actor)
- Complainant
- Joy Crizildaa (Costume Designer)
- Complaint Date
- August
- Investigating Body
- Tamil Nadu Commission for Women
- Police Department
- Greater Chennai Police (Crime Against Women and Children)
- Rangaraj's Admission
- Admitted to marrying Crizildaa and fathering their child.
- Crizildaa's Allegation
- Rangaraj deceived her by concealing his existing marriage.
- Maintenance Sought
- Rs 6.5 lakh monthly from Chennai Family Welfare Court.