Bangalore: In a twist to the Karthik Gowda saga, a film director filed a private complaint against the rape victim, accusing her of polygamy and cheating.

In his complaint filed with the 8th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Rishi claimed he met the actress during a film shoot. They became friends and later married on July 17, 2004 at a lodge where they stayed for around four months.

The complainant added that she left him, taking off with Rs. 2 lakh. The complaint further stated that he found her living with another person in Pune, but could not establish the person’s identity. On August 27, he identified the victim after she went on air accusing Mr. Karthik of cheating her. He claimed that he went to her house in Ganganagar asking for the Rs. 2 lakh, but was abused. He was also threatened not to reveal that they were married.

The Court has admitted the private complaint and posted the hearing for September 16.