Kannada television actor Thandaveshwar, popularly known as Thandav Ram for his role in the serial
Jodi Hakki, has been arrested for allegedly firing his licensed gun during a heated argument with director Bharat Navunda. The incident occurred on Monday evening at Navunda’s office in Chandra Layout.
According to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda, the actor fired a shot into the office roof amid a financial dispute over a stalled film project. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The preliminary investigation revealed that Thandaveshwar intentionally fired his weapon during the altercation, prompting police to file an FIR under IPC Section 109 for attempted murder and the Arms Act for misuse of a licensed firearm.
Financial Dispute Over Film Project
The conflict stems from a movie titled
Devanampriya, which Thandaveshwar and Navunda began working on two years ago. Struggling to secure a producer, Thandaveshwar invested ₹6 lakh of his own money to kickstart the project. Recently, a producer from Hassan agreed to fund the film, but production has been slow, aggravating tensions. Thandaveshwar demanded a refund of his investment, which led to the confrontation.
Police reports indicate that Thandaveshwar visited Navunda’s office with the intention of resolving the financial issue. However, the discussion escalated into a heated argument in the presence of several people. In a fit of anger, the actor pulled out his licensed gun and fired into the air, with the bullet piercing the office roof.
Background of Thandaveshwar and Bharat Navunda
Thandaveshwar, who hails from Hassan, rose to fame with the TV serial
Jodi Hakki, which aired for over two years. He made his film debut in 2019 with
Ondu Kathe Hel La.
Navunda, also from Hassan, debuted as a director with
Adachanegaagi Kshamisi in 2019 and followed it with
Mugilpete in 2021.
Legal Proceedings Underway
The police are continuing their investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, Thandaveshwar remains in custody, awaiting further legal proceedings.
This incident has brought to light the challenges faced by actors and filmmakers navigating financial disputes in the Kannada film industry.
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