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Aravind Venkatesh Reddy, a prominent Indian businessman and film producer (founder of AVR Group), has been arrested at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) upon his return from Sri Lanka. He was arrested due to a lookout notice in connection with a sexual harassment case filed against him by a Kannada actress. The actress alleges that Reddy cultivated a close relationship under the guise of friendship, then harassed and stalked her after she rejected his advances in 2023. The harassment included morphed photos, online defamation, and threats. She attempted suicide due to the distress caused by his actions.

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AVR Group Founder Aravind Venkatesh Reddy Arrested in Sexual Harassment Case

Bengaluru, India – November 15, 2025 – Aravind Venkatesh Reddy, the founder of AVR Group, a prominent real-estate and film production company, was arrested early Monday at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru. The arrest was made following a lookout notice issued in connection with a sexual harassment case filed against him by a Kannada actress.

Reddy was taken into custody upon his arrival from Sri Lanka, where he had been attending a cricket-related event.

The victim, who is 36 years of age and has acted in multiple Kannada films, alleges that Reddy initiated contact with her in 2021, inviting her to a cricket tournament in Sri Lanka. According to the police complaint, their relationship evolved, with Reddy allegedly showering her with “care, affection, and persistent attention.”

As the actress began distancing herself in 2023, stating that she did not want to continue the relationship, Reddy allegedly began stalking and threatening her. The actress also reported that Reddy morphed her photographs and circulated them online. As a result of this the actress attempted to commit suicide, due to the mental and physical harassment, . She further accused him of sending a letter to her family defaming her reputation.

A separate complaint has been filed with the south division cybercrime police station concerning the alleged cyber harassment.

Aravind Venkatesh Reddy, a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, is also the former owner of the Bellary Tuskers cricket team.

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