Police Book Tamil Actor Arya In Connection With Alleged ₹1.8 Crore Fraud

Tamil actor Arya, whose real name is Jamshed C., has been booked by the Jubilee Hills Police in Hyderabad following allegations of non-payment of more than Rs 1.8 crore to a Hyderabad-based cine equipment supplier. The case has also been registered against the producers of the Tamil film Ananthan Kaadu and others after a complaint accused them of failing to clear dues for production equipment hired during the film's shoot. The allegations are currently under investigation, and no court has determined the claims.

According to the complaint filed by Syed Javed Ali, Accounts Head of Taher Cine Tekniq, the company agreed to provide digital cameras, lighting equipment and other production gear for Ananthan Kaadu after receiving assurances that the rental charges would be paid. The complaint names actor Arya, production houses Mini Studio and The Show People, along with Arya's personal assistant Kishor, alleging that they had committed to settling the outstanding payments after the completion of the project.

The complainant stated that a formal agreement was signed on February 25, 2025, following which the equipment was transported from Hyderabad to Kerala for the film's production. According to the complaint, the transportation costs were borne by the supplier. The total value of the equipment rental and associated production services was stated to be Rs 2.12 crore, inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Despite the project being completed and the equipment being returned, the supplier alleged that a substantial portion of the agreed payment remained unpaid.

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Based on the complaint, the Jubilee Hills Police registered a cheating case against the accused. The complainant has alleged that despite repeated requests and follow-ups, the pending amount—reported to exceed Rs 1.8 crore—was not cleared. Police are expected to examine the agreement, financial records and communications between the parties as part of the investigation to determine whether any criminal offence has been committed.

The case stems from a commercial dispute linked to the production of Ananthan Kaadu, and investigators are likely to record statements from the complainant as well as those named in the First Information Report (FIR). Authorities may also review contractual obligations and payment schedules to establish whether there was a breach of agreement or any evidence supporting allegations of cheating under applicable legal provisions.

Neither actor Arya nor the production houses named in the complaint had publicly responded to the allegations at the time of reporting. As the matter is now under police investigation, further legal proceedings will depend on the findings of the inquiry. Under Indian law, the registration of an FIR or police case does not establish guilt, and all accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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