"We had been in a relationship for 10 years"
Telugu actor Raj Tarun has been accused of cheating on his live-in partner.
Lavanya filed a police case against him, claiming that he cheated on her with a co-star during the filming of his recent movie.
In her complaint, Lavanya claimed that despite being together for over a decade, Raj has refused to acknowledge their relationship publicly.
She alleged that the actor has distanced himself from her due to his involvement with another actress based in Mumbai.
In her police statement, Lavanya said she and Raj had a secret marriage ceremony at a temple, with promises from the actor to formalise their union.
Reacting to the allegations, Raj Tarun stated that they are baseless.
Raj stated that he had been in a relationship with Lavanya for over 10 years but they mutually agreed to part ways.
He insisted that he never misled her or cheated on her.
Firing back at Lavanya, Raj accused her of spreading lies.
He said: “It was shocking and disappointing to hear the false allegations against me.
“We had been in a relationship for 10 years, and we decided to part ways according to a mutual understanding. I have never cheated or misled her.”
The actor claimed Lavanya was a drug addict.
He continued: “I know Lavanya from my short film days. She’s a nice person and I’m grateful that she helped me a lot.
“We were in a relationship, physically and emotionally until 2017 only.
“She became a drug addict later and involved in bad friendships and when I asked to vacate my flat, she started blackmailing me saying that she would get to the media.
“This case is another sort of blackmail just to get the house she’s in right now.”
He said she is in a relationship with another man and was arrested in a drugs case.
In her complaint, Lavanya admitted that she spent 45 days in police custody but did not say what for. She also claimed Raj Tarun showed no concern for her situation.
Police have acknowledged that they have received the complaint and stated that they will investigate the matter thoroughly.
They emphasised that any further action would depend on the evidence provided by both parties involved.
Raj Tarun, known for his roles in films such as Uyyala Jampala and Kumari 21 F, has carved a niche for himself in the Telugu film industry.
His recent role in Naga Chaitanya’s Naa Saami Ranga garnered significant attention and praise for his performance.
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