Kannada-Telugu TV Actor Charith Balappa Arrested Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

The actor faces charges including sexual harassment, assault, and criminal intimidation following a complaint by a fellow actress.

Charith Balappa, known for his role in the Kannada TV serial 'Muddulakshmi', was arrested in Bengaluru on December 27, 2024.
A 29-year-old actress accused Balappa of coercion, harassment, and threats after meeting him in 2017 through their work in the Kannada and Telugu TV industries.
The complaint alleges that Balappa pressured the actress into a physical relationship and threatened to defame her if she refused.
The FIR states that Balappa demanded money, threatened to leak private photos, and claimed he could use his connections to file false cases against the actress.
Police have registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and an investigation is ongoing.