Hyderabad police have booked the Telugu actress and her entire family under criminal conspiracy and fraud charges. Here's a detailed breakdown of who is accused, what was allegedly taken, and where this case is headed. Telugu television actress Ashu Reddy — widely recognised from her stint on Bigg Boss Telugu — has been booked by the Hyderabad Central Crime Station (CCS) in a sweeping financial fraud case valued at ₹9.35 crore. The case, registered as FIR No. 78/2026 on April 20, 2026, alleges that the actress and her family deceived a London-based NRI software engineer over a period of seven years under the pretext of marriage.
How the alleged scam unfolded
The complaint paints a meticulous, multi-year picture. According to the FIR, Dharmendra first met Ashu Reddy in 2018 through mutual friends during a visit to India. The actress allegedly expressed interest in a romantic relationship and promised marriage — even though Dharmendra was, at the time, going through divorce proceedings.
Over time, the complaint alleges, she used emotional leverage to extract substantial financial support, citing personal expenses, education loans, and her ambitions in the film industry. What began with smaller amounts reportedly escalated to luxury car purchases, gold transfers, and real estate acquisitions — all allegedly registered in Ashu Reddy's name.
- 2018
Dharmendra meets Ashu Reddy through mutual friends; romantic relationship begins with alleged promise of marriage.
- 2018–2020
Financial transfers begin — cars, gold, and cash reportedly given under the belief that marriage was imminent.
- July 2020
Dharmendra requests a formal wedding date. Ashu Reddy allegedly refuses without explanation. A mediation meeting with Tollywood actress Hema follows; Reddy reportedly agrees to repay ₹70 lakh and issues blank cheques — later allegedly retrieved and destroyed.
- Nov 2020
Reddy's family reportedly re-initiates contact, claiming she is emotionally distressed and willing to marry. Relationship resumes.
- 2020–2025
Continuous financial transfers, including ₹3 crore flat near Lanco Hills (₹1.8 crore paid as advance), 5 kg of gold, and additional cash. Sister allegedly receives ₹50 lakh.
- July 2025
Reddy allegedly refuses marriage for a second time and cuts off all communication. Threats of false counter-cases reportedly issued.
- April 20, 2026
CCS Hyderabad registers FIR No. 78/2026. Case transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW).
Breaking down the ₹9.35 crore: what was allegedly taken
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Who has been booked
- Primary Accused Venkata Aswini Reddy (Ashu Reddy)
- Father Koyya Venkata Krishna
- Mother Koyya Yashoda Reddy
- Sister Koyya Venkata Divya Reddy
The FIR charges the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including cheating, criminal breach of trust, dishonest inducement, and criminal conspiracy. The Economic Offences Wing's ACB V. Narsimha Reddy has been named as the investigating officer.
Actress and Big Boss fame Ashu Reddy's original name is Venkata Ashwini Reddy Koyya
— CineAura (@CineAuraX) April 27, 2026
Allegedly cheated a man of ₹9.35 crore by promising to marry him.
Hyderabad–London-based software engineer Y. V. Dharmendra reportedly met #AshuReddy during his visit to India in 2018
His… pic.twitter.com/owFDNgppVS
The Actress's response
Ashu Reddy has not held a press conference or addressed the specific allegations in detail. However, she posted a warning on Instagram, stating that any false information circulating without her consent would attract strict legal consequences. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crimes) S. Chaitanya Kumar confirmed the FIR and noted that the investigation deepened after it emerged that the accused was a public figure.
"After getting to know she is an actress, we started a deeper investigation and thus cannot disclose every detail at the moment."— DCP S. Chaitanya Kumar, Hyderabad CCS, quoted by The Siasat Daily (April 26, 2026)
The complaint also alleges that when Dharmendra demanded the return of money and assets, he faced threats of false counter-cases — including potential accusations of sexual harassment. The FIR describes this as part of an effort to silence the complainant.
Why this case stands out — and what happens next
What makes this case notable beyond its headline figures is the alleged involvement of the entire family unit, the length of the alleged deception (seven years), and the scale of asset acquisition across gold, real estate, and vehicles. The EOW typically handles cases involving complex financial trails, and its involvement suggests investigators believe there is substantial documentary evidence — bank records, property deeds, digital communications — worth pursuing.
The complaint also alleges that the accused was simultaneously in another relationship with a person identified as Nammi Siva Jayant — a detail police are expected to probe as part of the broader conspiracy angle.
As of now, no arrests have been made. The complainant has offered full cooperation, including submission of financial evidence. Courts will ultimately determine guilt; the FIR represents the start of a legal process, not its conclusion. Legal experts note that cases of this nature — involving long-term relationships and contested financial transfers — are complex to prosecute, as both civil and criminal dimensions often overlap.
Ashu Reddy's prior public controversy — a peripheral mention in a drugs case, which she denied — has resurfaced in media coverage, though it has no direct bearing on the current FIR.
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