Bengaluru 19 Nov

Kannada television and film actor Thandav Ram was arrested after he allegedly fired at director Bharath Navunda over a financial dispute stemming from their unfinished project titled Devanampriya.

The firing occurred at the residence of a producer near Subbanna Garden here around 6.30pm on Monday.

Ram and Navunda met at an event two years ago where the director expressed his interest in casting the actor for his upcoming television serial named Devanampriya, according to statements from both the accused and the complainant.

As they could not get any producers, Ram loaned Navunda Rs 6 lakh to start the project. However, the project could not be launched even after two years which angered Ram and he began demanding the director to return his payment. As the financial dispute between the actor and the director was becoming serious, a common friend, who is also a producer, arranged a meeting between them at his house near Subbanna Garden on Monday evening.

The argument between them turned violent after Ram allegedly pulled out a licensed gun and threatened Navunda, sources said. The actor fired a shot which fortunately missed Navunda and struck a wall.

Director Navunda contacted Chandra Layout police, who arrested Ram. A case of attempt to murder has been registered.  

Thandav Ram, also known as Thandaveshwar, gained popularity for his roles in popular Kannada television serials such as Jodi Hakki and Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha. -Salar News