Actor Sreenath Bhasi accused of demanding drugs on film set, producer speaks out
Dubai: Malayalam actor Sreenath Bhasi has been accused of demanding cannabis during the shoot of the movie Namukku Court-il Kaanam by film producer Haseeb Malabar.
In an interview with Mathrubhumi News, Haseeb alleged that Bhasi insisted on receiving 'stuff to smoke' around 3am on the film's set through an intermediary.
According to the producer, the actor made it clear that he needed cannabis to get into the mood to act.
'He asked me to send the 'stuff' through someone. I was shocked. But we didn't raise a complaint at the time because we didn't want to disrupt the shoot,' said Haseeb.
He also claimed that Bhasi used the on-set caravan to smoke and barred others from entering.
These revelations come in the wake of Bhasi's recent legal troubles. Earlier this month, the actor withdrew his anticipatory bail plea in connection with the Alappuzha hybrid cannabis case. The case stems from the arrest of alleged drug peddler Taslima Sultana, who reportedly named Bhasi as one of her clients.
Bhasi has denied the allegations, stating that he never purchased or consumed cannabis and that Sultana had contacted him posing as a fan under the alias 'Christina.'
The Kerala Excise Department has intensified its probe and may summon several film industry figures, including Bhasi, for questioning as investigations continue.
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