Lakshmi filed a police report (FIR) accusing Rahul Ravi of harassing her, and the actor allegedly fled. Four states, including Kerala, were included in the two-month search for Ravi that the Chennai Police began. The actor was first granted bail by the Madras High Court, but it was later revoked on finding that the affidavit featured fraudulent material. As such, the court issued an arrest warrant for him.

For those who are unaware, Rahul married Lakshmi in December 2020, and reports from the media indicated that their marriage had failed quickly after the wedding. Rahul was reportedly charged with having extramarital affairs.