Malayalam actor Bala, also known as Balakumar, was arrested by the Kadavanthra police in Kochi on Monday following a complaint from his ex-wife, Amrutha Suresh. The arrest took place at the actor’s residence early in the morning, along with the detention of Bala’s manager, Rajesh.
The complaint, filed by Amrutha, alleges that Bala had been insulting her through his social media posts, which she claimed also caused emotional harm to their daughter. Amrutha’s allegations prompted police action under multiple charges, including defamation through social media, insulting womanhood, and cruelty towards children.
According to police sources, Bala has been charged with outraging the modesty of a woman, and further charges have been invoked under the Juvenile Justice Act. The charges stem from claims that Bala’s online behavior has negatively impacted his daughter’s emotional well-being, as mentioned in the complaint.
Bala and Amrutha, who had separated after a turbulent relationship, have been in the public eye due to their personal disputes. Earlier, Bala had accused Amrutha of preventing him from seeing their daughter after their relationship ended. However, their daughter later addressed the situation through an Instagram video, in which she spoke about the emotional distress she and her mother had endured due to her father’s actions.
The case has gained significant attention, given Bala’s status in the Malayalam film industry. More details are expected to emerge as the investigation proceeds. Meanwhile, both Bala and his manager are under police custody while further legal procedures are underway.