Hyderabad
oi-Ashish Rana
A casting director in Hyderabad has been booked after a 21-year-old aspiring actress accused him of cheating her and allegedly attempting to sexually assault her while promising opportunities in the film industry. The case was registered by the Banjara Hills Police, with details of the incident coming to light on June 14.
Banjara Hills Police booked Hyderabad casting director Prasad for alleged cheating (BNS 318(4)) and sexual harassment (BNS 75) based on a 21-year-old actress’s complaint citing Rs 1.28 lakh non-payment and an attempted assault on February 18.
Actress Claims Payments Were Never Made
According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Prasad, allegedly offered the young woman a role in a film project and assured her of payment for her work. However, after she completed her assignments, the promised remuneration allegedly did not materialise.
The actress told police that between October and December 2025, the casting director repeatedly delayed payments, claiming that remuneration would be cleared only after the film’s shooting was fully completed.
She alleged that Prasad failed to pay her Rs 90,000 in remuneration along with Rs 38,000 towards travel expenses.
Alleged Assault During February Meeting
The complaint further states that on February 18 this year, Prasad contacted the actress and asked her to meet him. During the meeting, he allegedly forced her into his car and attempted to sexually assault her.
The actress alleged that the casting director told her he would provide opportunities in other films only if she fulfilled his demands. She later managed to escape from the situation, according to the complaint.
Victim’s Mother Confronted the Accused
Following the alleged incident, the victim informed her mother, who confronted Prasad over the allegations.
The complainant alleged that during the confrontation, the casting director verbally abused her mother as well. Subsequently, the actress approached the police and lodged a formal complaint seeking action against the accused.
Police Register Case Under BNS Sections
Confirming the development, Banjara Hills Police said a case has been registered against the accused casting director.
According to police, “The incident occurred 4 months ago, and the director was booked for cheating under section 318(4) and sexual harassment under section 75 of the BNS”.
The investigation into the allegations is currently underway.
