Actor Sudeep records statement in defamation suit

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Kannada actor Sudeep, who has filed a defamation suit against producers MN Kumar and NM Suresh appeared in person before the XIII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court on Thursday and recorded his statement.

Judge Venkanna Basappa Hosamani recorded his statement and adjourned the case to August 11 (Friday) for orders.

Sudeep in his statement said that the two producers made false allegations against him in a press conference. The allegation included that money was paid to him for construction of a house in Rajarajeshwarinagar.

The actor claimed that many people are questioning about the allegation and it has brought disrepute to him. The judge asked Suddep whether he would let go the litigation if the producers apologised and arrive at a compromise.

Sudeep replied that it may send the wrong message to the producers.