YouTuber Harsha Sai has been accused in a rape case following a complaint by a woman. According to a Deccan Chronicle report, the case has been registered with the Narsingi police of Hyderabad. The incident came to light on September 24 and has gained attention due to Sai’s fame who hails from Visakhapatnam. Popular for his viral philanthropic videos, Sai is often referred to as the “Mr.Beast of India”. He has more than 15.5 million followers on YouTube channel- @HarshaSaiForYouHindi. He also runs a gaming channel – @HarshaSaiGamingHindi with 52.4K subscribers.
Allegations against Sai
The case involves a 25-year-old actress from Mumbai who acted alongside Harsha Sai in a movie last year. In her complaint, she alleges that Sai took compromising nude photos and videos of her, which he later used to blackmail her for money.
A screen grab of Harsha Sai’s YouTube channel- @HarshaSaiForYouHindi
According to reports, the actress has previously appeared in reality TV shows. The two first met at a private party organized by mutual friends, where they became acquainted. Over time, their relationship grew closer, with Harsha Sai allegedly promising to marry her. The woman now alleges him of raping her under this false promise of marriage.
Police investigation launched
The Narsingi police of Hyderabad has launched a probe into the case. As per reports, the woman has been sent to a medical examination. As of now, Harsha Sai has not been arrested, but the inquiry is underway.
No other details of the case are known yet. Harsha Sai’s team has also not made any public statement regarding the accusations.