Fact Check: Kannada Actor Kiccha Sudeep Arrested For Misbehaving?

A video has gone viral on various social media claiming that Kannada Actor Kiccha Sudeep has been arrested. The caption says that Sudeep misbehaved with a woman in a lodge in Chennai 🤦.

The video was posted by a user @anandkaatera171 on X (formely known as Twitter). The caption says that MaxTheMovie was in Chennai for the shooting of the movie.

It must be noted that upcoming movie of Kiccha Sudeep's, Max is all set to grace the theaters in 2024. Before its theatrical run, netizens have claimed that the film Max is a remake of the Krack (2021).

Users found it more perplexing as the individual in the video strongly resembled Kiccha Sudeep. Notably, Kiccha Sudeep had recently teased his new appearance for the upcoming film "Max," delighting fans with a sneak peek. Sharing an intriguing image on social media, he offered a glimpse of his preparation for the film's climax. The actor appeared striking in the snapshot. In the accompanying caption, he penned.

However, the individual in the video is, in fact, renowned Telugu film producer Dil Raju, a prominent figure in the industry. The viral video shows him issuing a stern warning to certain sections of the media. Standing beside him is a person resembling Kiccha Sudeep. Yet, the facts behind this video remain unverified.

Upon investigation, it was found that the video was from a promotional event for an upcoming movie where Dil Raju expressed frustration over false reports suggesting his involvement in releasing a Tamil movie. He clarified that he had postponed the Telugu release of the said Tamil film. Raju urged gossip websites to verify information directly with him and cautioned against further misreporting, warning of severe consequences.

Dil Raju emphasized the need for accurate and responsible reporting and firmly stated his intolerance towards any further misuse of his name, concluding with a resolute "Thaata Teesta."

For the unversed, Max is an action-packed movie directed by Vijay Kartikeyaa and produced under the banners of V Creations and Kichcha Creations. The movie stars Kiccha Sudeep in the central role. In addition, the film is set to release in multiple languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.