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.

Television actor Charith Balappa was reportedly arrested after an actress accused him of of sexual harassment, assault, and criminal intimidation. Balappa, who has also appeared in Telugu serials, is known for his role in the Kannada serial 'Muddulakshmi'.

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

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.

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.

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,