Hyderabad police have registered a case against Tamil and Telugu actress Dimple Hayathi and her husband, David, after a househelp accused them of harassment, abuse, and assault. The complaint has drawn attention due to the serious nature of the allegations, including threats, physical assault, and claims of attempted filming of nude videos. The complainant, 22-year-old Priyanka Bibar from Rayagada district in Odisha, approached authorities after allegedly facing mistreatment at the couple’s residence in Shaikpet, Hyderabad
The complainant, 22-year-old Priyanka Bibar from Rayagada district, Odisha, arrived in Hyderabad on September 22 seeking employment through Sri Sai Goodwill Service. She was assigned as a domestic worker at the couple’s residence in Vamsiram’s Westwood Apartment, Shaikpet, the same day.
Priyanka alleged that she faced continuous humiliation during her employment. She claimed she was denied proper food, verba
According to the complaint, tensions escalated on September 29, when a dispute arose between Priyanka and the couple. She alleged that both Dimple Hayathi and David verbally abused her and threatened to harm her parents. When she attempted to record the confrontation, she stated, David snatched her phone, smashed it, and attempted to assault her.
She further claimed that during the altercation, her clothes were torn and she managed to escape before reporting the incident to the police with assistance from her agent.
In addition, Priyanka alleged that there was an attempt to film her nude videos, according to reports from Telugu Scribe.
Legal action
Following the complaint, Filmnagar police registered a case under Sections 74, 79, 351(2), and 324(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Dimple Hayathi has not publicly responded to the allegations.
About Dimple Hayathi
Dimple Hayathi, 27, began her acting career in Telugu cinema with the film Gulf in 2017. She later appeared in Aanand L Rai’s Atrangi Re (2021), playing Mandakini, the ex-fiancé of Dhanush’s character. The film also starred Dhanush, Sara Ali Khan, and Akshay Kumar.
Her filmography includes Ramabanam, Veeramae Vaagai Soodum, Khiladi, Eureka, Gaddalakonda Ganesh, and Devi 2.
