Malayalam actor Bala arrested after ex-wife Amrutha Suresh files a harassment complaint

Popular Malayalam film actor Bala was arrested on the morning of October 14 following a complaint filed by his ex-wife, Amrutha Suresh, and their daughter.

Reports indicate that the charges against him include defamation on social media, insulting femininity and cruelty to children. Amrutha’s complaint emphasizes that Bala’s videos have “emotionally harmed their daughter.”

In connection with this case, Bala’s manager Rajesh was also arrested from the actor’s residence in Kochi. Kadavantra police have taken Bala into custody and he is expected to be produced in court soon.

According to Free Press Journal, reports indicate that Bala is facing charges of outraging the modesty of a woman, as well as other charges related to juvenile justice laws. A case was filed on October 12, identifying three persons as suspects. Bala is the prime suspect, Rajesh is listed as the second suspect and Ananthakrishnan, the founder of Film Factory, is the third.

According to a report from News9, Bala’s driver, who worked for him for three years, provided evidence to support claims that he witnessed Bala attack Amrutha multiple times. These incidents reportedly took place in the presence of their daughter Avantika, who is now 12 years old, and in the presence of other family members.

The driver took to Facebook and wrote: “Now I don’t want to hide anything since their relationship is over. Bala had brutally abused her and I witnessed it. She had scars on her body due to which she had been in treatment. I was witness to all this.”

Previously, Bala claimed that his ex-wife stopped him from seeing their daughter after their marriage ended. Their daughter also shared a video message on Instagram, discussing the emotional issues she and her mother have faced due to her father’s inappropriate behavior.