Harshavardhini Ranya (born 28 May 1993), known professionally as Ranya Rao, is an Indian actress and model who appears in Kannada films. She made her debut with the 2014 Kannada film, Maanikya. Early life. Harshavardhini Ranya was born on 28 May 1993. [2]

On 4 March 2025, she was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru for smuggling 14.8 kg of gold worth Rs 12 crore from Dubai. The authorities revealed that she was hiding gold bars in her clothes and was frequently visiting Dubai in past few months. [1] . India Today.

Mar 4, 2025 · Know about Ranya Rao, a rising Kannada actress renowned for her multifaceted roles in television and movies. Find more about her accomplishments, career, and the reasons behind her growing fame in the Kannada cinema business.

1 day ago · Kannada actor Ranya Rao - arrested last week at Bengaluru airport for smuggling "17 gold bars" into India - argued for bail Wednesday, saying she had been "denied her right to sleep".

1 day ago · Kannada actor Ranya Rao has been arrested in one of the biggest gold smuggling cases at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport in recent years. A memo released by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) details the evidence against her. As per the memo, a thorough personal search revealed that she had wrapped gold bars around her waist and calves using bandages and tissues

Mar 6, 2025 · Ranya Rao, known for her performances in films like Maanikya and Pataki, was apprehended by the DRI in Bengaluru. The following day she was presented before a special court for financial offences ...

Mar 4, 2025 · Kannada actress Ranya Rao hit headlines over an alleged gold smuggling case. From age, filmography to career, education... here's everything you need to know about the arrested Kannada actress....

Mar 5, 2025 · The Kannada actress Ranya Rao was taken into custody on Monday night at the airport after her arrival on an Emirates flight from Dubai. The officers from the DRI had been monitoring the movements of the actress following her frequent trips to Dubai. The actress is a close relative of a serving IPS officer in Karnataka, police said. , Kannada News - Times Now

2 days ago · Kannada film actor Ranya Rao (33) was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) while trying to smuggle 14.8 kg of gold, worth over ₹ 12 crore from Dubai, at Kempegowda ...

2 days ago · Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka govt orders probe into ‘misuse’ of protocol service at airport An official government order acknowledged the media reports detailing Ranya Rao’s ...