This article contains mention of sexual assault.  Popular Kannada television actor Charith Balappa got arrested recently over sexual abuse allegations by a 29-year female actress, who also works in the same industry.

The Karnataka Police arrested Kannada TV serial actor Charith Balappa on charges of sexually harassing and blackmailing a young actress over her private videos

Bengaluru: Television actor Charith Balappa has been arrested on charges of sexual harassment, assault, and criminal intimidation following a complaint filed by an actress, police said on Friday. The alleged incident occurred between November 1, 2023, and December 13, 2024, they said.

Television actor Charith Balappa, known for Kannada and Telugu serials, was arrested after an actress accused him of harassment, extortion, and threats. Police investigate incidents spanning over a year.

She claimed Balappa threatened to defame her if she refused. The actress further alleged that knowing she lived alone, Balappa once barged into her house with his associates, creating a ruckus and harassing her.

A Bengaluru-based tele-serial actor, Charit Balappa, was arrested for allegedly harassing and blackmailing a 29-year-old actress. The accused, known as Druvant Talwar, was charged under multiple legal sections for his coercive and threatening actions against the actress,