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Bengaluru Police Arrest Actor-Director Hemanth After Actress’s FIR Over Richie Allegations

The case stems from a TV actress’s FIR tied to the film Richie, citing alleged harassment, threats, misuse of private footage, payment disputes.

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Actor-filmmaker Hemanth Kumar has been arrested by Rajajinagar Police in Bengaluru.
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Overview

  • Rajajinagar Police registered an FIR on October 7 based on the complaint and arrested Hemanth.
  • A court remanded him to judicial custody while investigators continue their probe.
  • The complaint alleges pressure to wear revealing clothing, perform obscene acts, and inappropriate touching during the film’s shoot and promotions.
  • The actress also alleges a Mumbai trip where alcohol was mixed into a mocktail, followed by non-consensual recording of private videos and photos.
  • The filing cites a bounced cheque for remaining pay and accuses Hemanth of posting uncensored clips without consent after earlier disputes were taken to the Film Chamber.