Balu Varghese, a Malayalam actor and nephew of actor and filmmaker Lal, has landed in trouble. In a shocking development, the Manjummel Boys actor has been served a legal notice by a woman. He has been accused of touching her without consent and behaving inappropriately. Reportedly, the complainant has alleged that the actor had grabbed her forcefully. She has demanded a written apology and an assurance that such behaviour will not be repeated. Balu is yet to issue an official statement regarding the notice. Details about the complainant, including whether she is an actress or not, remain unknown.
Balu Varghese Accused Of Touching Woman Without Consent
A woman has sent a legal notice to actor , accusing him of touching her without consent and behaving inappropriately. The notice demands a written apology expressing regret over the incident, along with a written assurance that such behaviour will not be repeated.
As per our sources, after leaving the venue, the complainant recounted the incident to her husband. The next day, her husband spoke to Balu, who reportedly claimed that his hand had brushed against her accidentally. However, the woman maintained that Balu had grabbed her forcefully and that the contact could not have been accidental.
There is not enough info about the complainant. There is also no confirmation of whether this woman is an actress or a part of the film industry.
Who Is Balu Varghese?
Balu Varghese is an Indian actor who mainly works in the Malayalam film industry. Born in Ernakulam, Kerala, he began his acting career as a child artist in the 2005 Malayalam film Chanthupottu, starring Dileep. He later went on to play several supporting and lead roles in Malayalam cinema. Balu gained recognition for his performance in Honey Bee (2013), directed by Jean Paul Lal, also known as Lal Jr. Over the years, he has appeared in films such as Ithihasa (2014), King Liar (2016), Chunkzz (2017), Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019), Jan-E-Man (2021) and Operation Java (2021).
He was also part of the cast of the 2024 Malayalam blockbuster Manjummel Boys, which received widespread attention. His other film credits include Nadikar and Vichithram. He was last seen in the Malayalam action-comedy Bha. Bha. Ba., which released on December 18, 2025.
Balu comes from a family with strong connections to the Malayalam film industry. He is the nephew of actor and filmmaker Lal and music director Alex Paul. In February 2020, he married Aileena Catherin Amon, a model. The couple has a son.