22 May,2025 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kayadu Lohar
Actress Kayadu Lohar made a splash in the film industry with her debut Tamil movie Dragon co-starring Pradeep Ranganathan. Not only did she receive immense love from the audience, but her work was appreciated by the industry, and she was offered multiple projects. While she was recently in news for her work, now she has come under the radar of the Enforcement Directorate(ED) in connection with the TASMAC scam.
As per reports, Kayadu Lohar is being investigated for an alleged link with the Tasmac scam. The actress's name reportedly came up after individuals associated to the scam and caught during the ED raid named her. The reports claim that Loar was paid Rs 35 lakh to attend night parties.
Actress Kayadu Lohar made her debut in Tamil cinema with director Ashwath Marimuthu's blockbuster âDragon'. Following the film's release, she took to her Instagram timeline and wrote a post titled, âThe film that has changed my life - Dragon'.
"I remember Ashwath giving me the first narration on a Zoom call and it was for Keerthi. I was very excited â¦for something really solid to perform and then didn't hear back from him â¦to be honest I felt a little bad. Thought I (had) lost the project but it had it's own reason," she began and went on to say that a month later, Ashwath again reconnected with her but this time, he narrated about the character of Pallavi in the film.
"After he finished narrating, I was a bit confused as to why Pallavi and not Keerthi. The meeting got over and he left ⦠Within five minutes, he came back and I still remember what he said. âKayadu, âDragon' and Pallavi will change everything for you. Don't think that it's two heroines⦠That this one has more importance than that one. I promise you, I'll show you in a way that people will fall in love with you and Pallavi. And he did," she recalled.
Stating that Ashwath Marimuthu's films always have well written women characters, Kayadu said Ashwath he gave her one such character.
"After hearing the story twice and understanding the whole narrative of the film and the character Pallavi, I wouldn't have missed the chance to be a part of this film for the world. Thank you, Ashwath for giving me Pallavi; For keeping up with all the promises you made. For going out of your way and giving me the perfect debut⦠that tells a lot about youâ¦the love that you have for your artistes and giving them the best and not thinking about anything else but purely for the love for Cinema. I'll always be grateful to you," she wrote.
Next, she wrote about her co-star Pradeep Ranganathan, saying it was rare to find a genuine friend like him as he wished only the best for his co-stars and makes an effort to make sure that they give their best.
"You have been nothing but selfless, pouring all your knowledge, experience and the lessons that you learnt your way up â¦. and that will always be pinned in my mind. I remember we-- from not at all talking on the set to now literally discussing scripts and stories and talking about cinema-- and how both of us always have a bigger picture in mind and (do) not settle for anything mediocre," Kayadu wrote.
Calling Pradeep a super talented, phenomenal actor, she said he was an amazing co-star to work with.
"I had the best time shooting in Europe. And yes sir, I hope in future I get a chance to work under your direction sir. Waiting for the call sir. Thank you Pradeep for everything that you have done for me," she said.
