Cyberabad Police book director G Ashok Babu in Rs 3.5 crore cheating case

The Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Hyderabad has registered a cheating case against film director G Ashok Babu for allegedly defrauding a family of Rs. 3.5 crore. The case was officially registered on July 10, 2026, following a complaint by a man named Hanumantha Rao, who accused the director of failing to deliver on a promise to launch his son as a lead actor in a Telugu film.

According to the Cyberabad police, Hanumantha Rao and his family alleged that the director collected the substantial sum of Rs. 3.5 crore in multiple instalments. G Ashok Babu had reportedly assured the family that their son would be introduced as a hero in an upcoming Telugu movie project.

However, the complainant stated that the promised film was never produced. Furthermore, the director allegedly failed to return the collected money despite repeated requests and follow-ups by the family. Facing no resolution from the director, the family decided to approach the Cyberabad police to seek legal action.

Based on the formal complaint, the Economic Offences Wing officially registered a case of cheating against the director. EOW officials have launched a detailed investigation into the matter.

As part of the ongoing probe, the police are actively examining the financial transactions between the family and the director. They are also investigating the exact circumstances under which the money was allegedly collected.

The police have summoned G Ashok Babu for questioning to record his statement regarding the cheating allegations.

Gudluri Ashok Babu is a director in the Telugu film industry, recognized for helming films such as 'Pilla Zamindar' and 'Bhagamathi'. The Cyberabad police confirmed that the investigation into the case is currently underway and further details are awaited.