Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep who announced to campaign for BJP in upcoming State Assembly polls, during a press conference in Bengaluru,Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (Photo | PTI) 
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"I know who sent threat letter...will give fitting reply": Kichcha Sudeep

According to the police, Sudeep's manager received a letter from an unknown person, threatening to release the actor's "private video" on social media.

ANI

BENGALURU: Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep on Wednesday alleged that he knows the person who sent him the threat letter, adding that it was by someone from the film industry.

Speaking to mediapersons at the Bengaluru airport on Wednesday, Sudeep said, "Yes, I have received a threat letter and I know who sent it. I also know, it was by someone from the film industry. I will give them a fitting reply."

"They know me and my residential address, which is why they sent the letter by post. I will bring everything out. I will reply to the threat letter," he added.

Earlier in the day, an alleged threat letter was received by Kichcha Sudeep's manager Jack Manju and Sudeep's family members after which the police registered a case in the matter.

According to the police, Sudeep's manager received a letter from an unknown person, threatening to release the actor's "private video" on social media.

Speaking here, Kichcha Sudeep also laid down the speculations regarding his contesting the upcoming Karnataka polls to rest and said that he would only be campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

He further added, "I am an actor. It is not wrong that many parties contact me, offering tickets or asking to campaign. I have well-wishers in all parties, but I am not joining any political party. I have not asked for any ticket from any place. I have taken some decisions in favour of someone. I will work in favour of those who stand in favour of me in my tough time".

Meanwhile, BJP sources had earlier said that the actor was likely to join the party today in the presence of Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and other party leaders.

Assembly elections in Karnataka are scheduled to be held on May 10 and the counting of votes will take place on May 13.

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