Actress Athulya Chandra, Two Others Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Doctor in Kochi

Actress Athulya Chandra and two others were arrested on Thursday for allegedly assaulting a 41-year-old doctor and stealing his valuables after luring him to a flat in Kochi under false pretences, police said.

According to the doctor's complaint, he was called to a flat at Essen Springdale apartments in Vyttila on November 2 on the pretext that the aunt of one of the accused was unwell.

However, upon reaching the apartment, he found around 12 people, including the actress, present there. They allegedly accused him of drugging and raping the woman before assaulting him multiple times, according to the FIR.

The doctor further alleged that his two mobile phones, smartwatch and earphones, collectively valued at around Rs 3.25 lakh, were stolen during the incident.

He also accused Chandra of verbally abusing him and threatening to kill him while he was being assaulted, the complaint stated.

Based on his complaint, police registered an FIR on November 4 under Sections 127 (wrongful confinement), 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 296 (obscene acts and songs), 351 (criminal intimidation) and 310 (dacoity) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

An investigation was subsequently launched, leading to the arrest of Chandra and the two other accused on Thursday. Further details about the investigation were not immediately available.

Chandra has worked in several films across multiple South Indian languages. Her film credits include Uyir (2026), Diés Iraé (2025), Mathu Vadalara (2019) and its sequel Mathu Vadalara 2 (2024).

The allegations against the accused are yet to be established through the legal process.