Kochi police arrest actors Bibin Perumpally and Athulya Chandra in doctor assault case; 12 people named in complaint; mobile phones and smartwatch missing | Malayalam Movie News
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Two Malayalam film actors were arrested by Kadavanthra Police on Thursday over an alleged assault and robbery involving a 41-year-old doctor in Kochi. The complaint states that a group of people invited the doctor to an apartment by claiming that a woman needed emergency medical assistance. He was allegedly attacked there, and valuables worth around Rs 3.25 lakh were taken from him.The case has drawn attention because two actors have been named among the accused. According to TOI City, the doctor identified the arrested persons as Bibin Perumpally and Athulya Chandra. The complainant is a resident of Kureekad in Ernakulam. He alleged that 12 people were involved in the attack.
Doctor allegedly lured to apartment on pretext of medical emergency
According to the complaint, one of the actors contacted the doctor and asked him to visit an apartment complex at Ponnurunni in Vyttila. He was reportedly told that the aunt of one of the actors was seriously ill and required immediate medical attention.The doctor subsequently reached a flat on the building’s third floor. The alleged incident took place on Monday, between 6.30 pm and 10.30 pm. What began as a request for medical assistance reportedly turned into a confrontation after he arrived at the apartment.
Group allegedly accused doctor before attacking him
The doctor claimed that the people present at the flat accused him of administering narcotic substances to the woman. They also allegedly accused him of sexually assaulting her.The complaint further states that the group physically attacked him during the confrontation. The alleged assault involved 12 people, according to the FIR details reported by TOI City. The allegations form part of the police investigation and have not been established in court.
Two mobile phones and smartwatch among stolen valuables
The complainant alleged that the group took away his personal belongings during the incident. These reportedly included two mobile phones and a smartwatch. The combined value of the missing items has been estimated at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh.The stolen articles have not yet been recovered by the police. Their recovery and the circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery are among the aspects being examined by investigators.
FIR registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections
According to Tribune India, Kadavanthra Police registered an FIR on November 4 based on the doctor’s complaint. The case includes charges under Section 127 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for wrongful confinement, Section 115 for voluntarily causing hurt and Section 296 for obscene acts and songs.The FIR also invokes Section 351, relating to criminal intimidation, and Section 310, which deals with dacoity. Police have initiated an investigation into the allegations and the roles of those named in the complaint. The involvement of the other persons allegedly present at the apartment is also relevant to the probe.
Bibin Perumpally and Athulya Chandra: Film credits
Bibin Perumpally, also identified as Bibin Perumpillikunnel in film credits, has appeared in projects including ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (2025), ‘Kala’ (2021) and ‘AT – Welcome to the Dark Side’ (2026). His filmography also includes ‘Prempaatta’ (2026).Athulya Chandra has been associated with films such as ‘Diés Iraé’ (2025), ‘Mathu Vadalara 2’, ‘O. Baby’ and ‘Ganagandharvan’. The two actors were arrested in connection with the case on Thursday.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please seek immediate help. Reach out to a mental health specialist, NGO, or trusted individual. Several helplines are available to offer assistance.
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