New Delhi: Kannada actress Karunya Ram has filed a complaint against her younger sister, Samruddhi Ram, at the RR Nagar Police Station in Bengaluru. The actress has accused her sister of bringing a personal family dispute into the public domain and alleged that Samruddhi was responsible for the disappearance of cash and gold ornaments from their house before leaving home without informing the family.
According to the complaint, Samruddhi allegedly developed a betting addiction and is said to have lost around ₹25 lakh. It further states that she borrowed money from private lenders and allegedly used cash and gold ornaments from the family household to repay these debts.
Karunya also mentioned that when family members questioned Samruddhi about the missing money and jewellery, she reportedly left the house.
Samruddhi Ram has previously worked as a makeup artist and beauty professional and has also appeared in television serials such as Raja Rani and Mane Devru. She reportedly stepped away from the spotlight to focus on entrepreneurial ventures and acting.
The situation is said to have escalated when creditors began visiting the family home, demanding repayment. Karunya alleged that when the family sought answers regarding the missing cash and valuables, Samruddhi stopped responding and left the residence.
In her complaint, Karunya has named Samruddhi Ram along with a few others. Police are currently investigating the matter.
On the work front, Karunya Ram has acted in several Kannada films, including Petromax, Vajrakaya, Gubbi Mele Brahmastra, and Eradane Maduve.