Actor Balaji Murugadoss has raised questions over a late-night visit by a team of officials claiming to be from the Narcotics Department to his residence, demanding clarity on the complaint that prompted the search.
The actor brought the incident to public attention by sharing a video of his interaction with the officials on social media. In a post on X, Balaji claimed that approximately 15 police personnel had arrived at his house the previous night. He questioned the authorities about the reason for their visit and sought information about the person who had lodged the complaint.
In another post, he expressed frustration over the officials’ alleged refusal to reveal the complainant’s identity or explain the specific allegations. He maintained that he was prepared to undergo a blood test to establish his innocence.
The actor also questioned whether the team had the necessary authorisation to search his property, claiming that no search warrant had been shown to him. He added that he allowed the officials inside voluntarily because he was confident that they would find no evidence of wrongdoing.
Taking a sarcastic dig at the incident, Balaji said the visitors had left with nothing to report apart from seeing his three cats and a dog. The video shared by the actor captures a tense exchange over his decision to film the proceedings. An official is heard asking him to stop recording on his mobile phone, warning that the team would also record him.
Balaji, however, tells the official to continue recording and insists that he has nothing to conceal. He repeatedly invites the personnel to inspect his house and offers to cooperate with any investigation.
One of the officials reportedly explains that their visit followed information received through phone calls. The actor responds by questioning whether the complaint concerned drugs and reiterates his willingness to provide a blood sample. He also argues that his cooperation should not prevent him from seeking a proper explanation for the department’s action.
Balaji Murugadoss became popular through his participation in the Tamil television reality show Bigg Boss, where he won the title in one of its seasons. He was last seen portraying the antagonist in director J Sathish Kumar’s film ‘Fire’.
