Telugu actor Ashu Reddy reacts amid ₹9cr cheating allegations
What's the story
Telugu TV actor and Bigg Boss Telugu star Ashu Reddy is reportedly facing legal trouble after a cheating case was filed against her by an NRI software engineer. The complainant, identified as Satyanarayana, alleges that his son, YV Dharmendra, was in a close relationship with Reddy since 2018, and she promised to marry him. However, when the marriage didn't happen, they approached the police. The complaint involves alleged cheating worth around ₹9.35cr.
Allegations
Complainant's son allegedly spent on luxury cars, gold, flats
The complainant claims that his son spent huge amounts of money on luxury cars, nearly 5kg of gold, and multiple flats, all reportedly registered in Reddy's name. The family alleges that the marriage promise didn't materialize which led them to approach the police. They also claim that Reddy's sister took around ₹50L from their son and never returned it.
Response
Reddy threatens legal action against 'false news'
In response to the allegations, Reddy took to Instagram and threatened legal action against anyone spreading "false information." She wrote, "Without my consent, any news or false information that is passing through, will be taken a severe legal action. Respect." The Hyderabad Police have confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is currently underway, reported Siasat Daily.
Investigation progress
Hyderabad Police on ongoing investigation
Hyderabad Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crimes/DD) S. Chaitanya Kumar said the matter initially appeared to be "a live-in relationship dispute," but once financial transactions came into play, it became more complicated. He told the outlet, "After getting to know she is an actress, we started a deeper investigation and thus cannot disclose every detail at the moment." Reddy is known for her roles in Chal Mohan Ranga (2018), Focus (2022), and Spark: L.I.F.E. (2023).