Bengaluru, April 5: Amid frenzied speculations of Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep joining the ruling BJP, an alleged threat letter was received by his manager, prompting the police to register a case.

According to the police, Kichcha Sudeep's manager Jack Manju received a letter from an unknown person, threatening to release the actor's "private video" on social media. Kannada Movie Stars Kiccha Sudeep, Darshan Likley to Join BJP Today: Sources.

Acting on the complaint lodged by the actor's manager, the Puttenahalli police registered a case under sections 504, 506 and 120 (B) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Some senior officers are also thinking to hand over the case to Central Crime Branch (CCB), sources said. Sanjay Raut Death Threat: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Sends Death Threat to Shiv Sena Leader, Probe Underway.

Further investigation is underway in the matter, said police. Meanwhile, speculations are rife that the Kannda superstar will be joining the BJP on Wednesday, ahead of the May 10 Assembly elections. The counting of votes for the Karnataka Assembly has been scheduled on May 13.

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