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News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Dragon Actress Kayadu Lohar Allegedly Paid Rs 35 Lakh By Tasmac Scam Accused, Reveals ED
Last Updated: Actress Kayadu Lohar is under the Enforcement Directorate's scanner for allegedly accepting ₹35 lakh from individuals involved in the ₹1000 crore Tasmac scam. Actress Kayadu Lohar, who recently shot to fame in the Tamil film industry with the success of her 2025 fantasy-action film Dragon, has found herself under intense scrutiny after being linked to the ongoing TASMAC scam. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is reportedly investigating her alleged financial association with individuals accused in the massive liquor scam that has rocked Tamil Nadu. According to reports, ED officials uncovered that Lohar was allegedly paid ₹35 lakh by key figures associated with the scam to attend high-profile night parties, which are now under investigation for being possible fronts for money laundering and influence brokering. Multiple ED raids across Tamil Nadu as part of their probe into corruption and embezzlement linked to TASMAC—the state-run liquor distribution network—revealed financial trails leading to celebrities. Lohar's name surfaced during the questioning of key suspects, and although she has not yet been officially summoned or charged, officials confirmed that her financial transactions are being scrutinised. Sources close to the investigation have claimed that the payments were made under the guise of party appearances, but may have had deeper implications. So far, the actress has not made any public statements regarding the allegations. Kayadu Lohar, originally from Tezpur, Assam, began her acting career in 2021 with the Kannada film Mugilpete. She later featured in Malayalam films such as Pathonpatham Noottandu and Oru Jaathi Jaathakam, the Telugu movie Alluri, and even appeared in the Marathi film I Prem U. Her breakthrough came with Dragon, where she played the character Pallavi opposite Pradeep, Anupama Parameswaran, and Mysskin. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the film received both commercial and critical acclaim and catapulted her to stardom. She is now gearing up for her next big release, STR49, alongside Silambarasan, a project already generating buzz in the industry. The TASMAC scam has become one of Tamil Nadu's largest political and financial scandals in recent history. It involves allegations of illegal liquor sales, inflated billing, and large-scale kickbacks within the state's official alcohol sales network. Investigators believe that over ₹1000 crore has been siphoned off, and several politicians, bureaucrats, and contractors have already been implicated. With Lohar's name now reportedly associated with those under ED scrutiny, the scandal has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, raising serious concerns about the growing intersection of celebrity culture and corruption. While there is no official word yet from Lohar's legal team or representatives, the development has sparked widespread discussion on social media and in film circles. Supporters of the actress hope she will address the matter soon, while critics have called for transparency and accountability. As the investigation deepens, it remains to be seen how these allegations will impact her rising career, which, until now, was seen as a beacon of promise in the South Indian film industry. The actress continues to remain silent amid the swirling speculation, and fans await either a clarification or legal update. For now, Kayadu Lohar is the first celebrity to be associated with the high-profile TASMAC scam, and whether her involvement is proven or not, her name being linked to such a controversy is bound to cast a shadow over her future projects. In the coming weeks, more details are expected to emerge as the ED proceeds with the next phase of its investigation. First Published: May 22, 2025, 15:05 IST
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kayadu Lohar under ED scanner in TASMAC scam case; accused of charging ₹35 lakh per party: Report
Actor Kayadu Lohar recently gained fame when she acted in Ashwath Marimuthu's Dragon with Pradeep Ranganathan. A MidDay report now claims that she is under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the TASMAC scam case in Tamil Nadu. (Also Read: Kayadu Lohar admits to 'fake it till I make it' after co-star Pradeep Ranganathan rags her for making memes on herself) The report claims that Kayadu has come under the radar of the ED in connection with the TASMAC scam. She is reportedly being investigated for an alleged link. Individuals associated with the scam and caught during the ED raid reportedly named her. The report also claims that Kayadu charged ₹35 lakh to attend 'night parties'. For the unversed, the TASMAC scam is an alleged financial scandal involving Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor company, TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation). According to PTI, the Supreme Court said on Thursday that the ED is 'crossing all the limits' and violating the federal concept of governance. The SC also stayed the money laundering probe against TASMAC over alleged corruption. The law officer opposed the order, saying the issue involved corruption over ₹1000 crore and the ED is not crossing the limits 'at least in this case.' Kayadu has yet to issue a statement on the alleged link in the case. Kayadu made her acting debut in 2021 with the Kannada film Mugilpete after winning Fresh Face Season 12. In 2022, she debuted in Malayalam and Telugu with Pathonpatham Noottandu and Alluri. In 2023, she debuted in Marathi with I Prem U. After Oru Jaathi Jaathakam in Malayalam, Kayadu got fame for playing Pallavi Parasuram in the coming-of-age film Dragon. She was appreciated for her performance. She will soon star in Idhayam Murali and Immortal, apart from a yet-to-be-titled film with Silambarasan TR in Tamil.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Kayadu Lohar receive Rs 35 lakh to attend night parties? Dragon actress comes under ED scanner in scam case
Kayadu Lohar has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons. The actress, who previously grabbed attention for her viral stint in the movie Dragon, has now come under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate. According to reports by Mid-Day, the ongoing investigation into the Tasmac scam case has revealed direct connections to the actress. Kayadu was allegedly paid Rs. 35 lakhs by individuals from this fraudulent company. In return, the starlet was expected to attend night parties hosted by them. Her name surfaced during one of the thorough raids conducted by the ED. However, there has been no official statement or clarification from the actress's team on the matter so far. Nonetheless, the news has spread like wildfire, leaving her fans and members of the film fraternity shocked. Speaking about Kayadu Lohar, she made her Tamil cinema debut with the Pradeep Ranganathan starrer Dragon. She has also worked in other regional language films, steadily growing in popularity. The diva hails from Tezpur in Assam and holds a degree in Commerce, according to an ETimes report. Before entering films, Kayadu began her career by participating in beauty pageants. After these smaller roles, she made her first significant impact in cinema with the Kannada film Mugilpete in 2021. This was followed by her Malayalam debut with Pathonpatham Noottandu. Around the same time, she also began marking her debuts in Marathi and Telugu cinema. However, it wasn't until Dragon that she achieved her big breakthrough. The film was a major hit and became a turning point in Kayadu's career. Moving on, the diva has signed up to be part of Silambarasan TR 's upcoming project titled STR49. Directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan, the film has already been announced and production has begun.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
GV Prakash and Kayadu Lohar to headline an untitled film
Actors GV Prakash and Kayadu Lohar are set to team up on screen for the first time for an untitled film by Mariyappan Chinna. The makers unveiled an announcement poster with the caption, "Every door hides a deeper story," hinting at a mystery/thriller film. The film's first look will be unveiled on May 9 at 5 PM. Music composer Sam CS is also a part of the project, with the rest of the cast and crew yet to be revealed. Making her debut with Mugilpete (2021) in Kannada, Kayadu Lohar was a part of every Southern language films such as Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022 - Malayalam), Alluri (2022 - Telugu). She has even done a Marathi film I Prem U in 2023. She made her Tamil debut this year with the successful Dragon, starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead, helmed by Ashwath Marimuthu. Apart from this untitled film, produced by Arun Kumar under his AK Film Factory, Kayadu also has Atharvaa starrer Idhayam Murali and Silambarasan's STR 49 in the pipeline. GV Prakash, on the other hand, completed 25 films in the Tamil industry as an actor with Kingston. His upcoming projects are Idimuzhakkam, by director Seenu Ramasamy, 13, by K Vivek, and Mu Maran's Blackmail.
