CHENNAI: Following the controversial sex scandal allegedly involving godman Nithyananda and Tamil actress Ranjitha, the latter’s advocate has issued a press statement which says that Ranjitha has decided to quit public life and spend time with her family in Kerala.
According to the note, the actress was led into severe depression after the leaked video clippings which caused her to take the decision. It also states that Ranjitha was not questioned by the Karnataka police.
The video clipping, which was broadcasted frequently on local news channels showed Swami Nithyananda and a Tamil actress involved in sexual intercourse. Although the actress’ face was masked, it was speculated that it was Ranjitha. There were also some who suspected that it could be another actress named Ragasudha.
Both Ranjitha and Nithyananda were avoiding media attention after the scandal made headline news.