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Naatu Naatu singer Rahul Sipligunj reveals what led to FIR on him by Vizag woman; explains connection to main accused

A woman in Visakhapatnam filed a complaint against Rahul Reddy, Rahul Sipligunj and several others in alleged threat and marriage case.

Published on: Aug 13, 2026, 16:53:55 IST
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Singer and Bigg Boss Telugu 3 winner Rahul Sipligunj was recently named in an FIR based on a complaint filed by a woman in Visakhapatnam. With a relative of his, Karpurapu Rahul Reddy, named as the first accused, the singer was also accused in a case related to blackmail and threat in a marriage case. Sipligunj explained his connection to the accused and what led to the FIR against him. (Also Read: Rahul Sipligunj breaks silence on being booked for alleged threat in marriage case: ‘Uru lo pelli ki kukkala hadavidi’)

Rahul Sipligunj claims alleged victim and accused reached compromise

Rahul Sipligunj and others were named in an FIR in an alleged threat and marriage case.
Rahul Sipligunj and others were named in an FIR in an alleged threat and marriage case.

On the Beyond News YouTube channel, Sipligunj claimed that a ‘complaint can be filed on anybody’ at the police station, and if it’s by a woman versus a man, an FIR will be raised because of the gender of the alleged victim. He explained that Reddy was his wife, Harinya Reddy’s relative, and that he was in a relationship with the accused when their ‘egos clashed’.

“They have even reached a compromise since then. There’s also a video of them together from July that my wife sent me. I spoke to the victim as soon as the news broke, and she claimed that the advocate, who was also named in the FIR, had leaked it. People are claiming that I’ve run away or switched off my phone. But I have been cooperative with the police when it all happened,” said the singer.

Explains what led to the FIR on him

The singer repeatedly claimed in the video that the woman who filed the complaint told him it was the advocate named in the FIR who leaked the news. He also claimed that the lawyer is the reason he was named in the complaint. Sipligunj stated that he’s ‘only answerable to the victim and the law’ when it comes down to it.

Police statement on Rahul Sipligunj case

The complaint was filed at the MVP Colony police station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and has since been transferred to the Women’s Police Station. Sipligunj’s claim of a compromise contradicts what the police told TV9 Telugu on Wednesday. ACP CH Ambedkar told them, “On June 12, a woman approached the MVP police station and stated that last year she met a man named Karupurapu Rahul Reddy on the dating app Bumble. They began dating, and he got physical with her under the pretext of marriage."

“Some of Rahul Reddy’s family members and friends, including Rahul Sipligunj, have allegedly threatened her to move on. A case has been filed against 16 people, including Rahul Sipligunj and his wife, as well as Rahul Reddy. We are investigating the case,” said the police. According to a copy of the FIR posted by the channel, Rahul Reddy, Geetha Prasanna Chandana, Naresh, Uday, Shivanarayana Suvanna, Sanyasi Naidu, Harinya Reddy, Rahul Sipligunj, Karthik, KR Reddy and Prasanna have been named. The woman filed a complaint alleging harassment, threats and more.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neeshita Nyayapati

Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.

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