Actress Athulya Chandra and Actor Bibin Perumpally Arrested in Kochi Over Alleged Assault and Theft

Police in Kochi arrested Malayalam film actress Athulya Chandra and actor Bibin Perumpally on suspicion of assaulting, unlawfully confining and robbing a 41-year-old doctor. The complaint, filed by the doctor, alleges that he was summoned to a third-floor flat on Junior Janatha Road on November 2, where he was accused of providing medical care to a relative of the female accused.

According to the FIR, Perumpally allegedly slapped the doctor, forced him into a chair and repeatedly punched his ribs, while another accused took two mobile phones, a smartwatch and a pair of EarPods valued at roughly ₹3.25 lakh. Athulya Chandra is accused of using vulgar language and threatening the doctor’s life.

The case lists twelve accused, with Perumpally identified as the first accused and Chandra as the third. They have been charged under non-bailable sections for wrongful confinement, voluntarily causing hurt, obscene acts and words, criminal intimidation and robbery/dacoity. Police have begun an investigation but have not yet established a clear motive, though they suspect the incident was premeditated.

Both actors were taken into custody on Thursday morning after the doctor reported severe physical pain and fear of further threats. Chandra is known for roles in films such as “Uyir,” “Dies Irae,” “Innale Vare” and “O Baby,” while Perumpally has appeared in “Lokah,” “Aashan” and “Kattalan.”