Balaji Murugadoss narcotics raid: Actor demands to know who complained
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Key Takeaways
Tamil actor Balaji Murugadoss on Monday, 9 November 2026, shared a video on social media platform X showing Narcotics Department officials conducting a search at his Chennai residence, as he publicly demanded to know who filed a complaint against him and on what basis. The actor, who rose to prominence after winning a season of the Tamil reality show Bigg Boss, stated he was 'clean' and voluntarily invited the officials inside his home.
What Happened at His Residence
According to Balaji Murugadoss, 15 officials from the Narcotics Department arrived at his home the previous night. In a post on X, the actor wrote: 'Fifteen police came to my house, all they found is three cats and one dog! But I wanna know on what basis they came! There's no search warrant since I'm clean I invited them home. But I need an explanation for this act of police.'
He also added that he offered to undergo a blood test to prove he had nothing to hide, saying: 'I'm up for blood test. But shame on your police department!'
The Video Exchange with Officials
In the video clip posted by the actor, one of the officials is heard asking him to stop recording the proceedings, saying, 'If you record, even we will record.' Balaji Murugadoss replied: 'Please record. Sir, I am a clean person. Please go inside and check completely.'
When an official stated, 'We have come only because we have got calls,' the actor responded by asking: 'Drugsaa? You can even take my blood test. Please come.' The official then appealed for his co-operation, noting he was 'a famous figure,' to which the actor responded that he was already co-operating since he had invited them in himself.
Actor Directly Questions Vijay
In a pointed post on X, Balaji Murugadoss directed his demand publicly at actor-turned-politician @actorvijay, writing: 'I just want to know who gave the complaint @actorvijay. I want to know who gave the complaint and for what! I asked them a number of times they didn't disclose.' The nature of the reference to Vijay and any connection to the raid has not been independently verified.
No Search Warrant, Officials Cited 'Calls Received'
Notably, Balaji Murugadoss stated that the officials did not produce a search warrant when they arrived. The officials, for their part, cited unspecified calls received as the basis for the visit, without disclosing who had lodged the complaint. The department has not issued an official statement as of the time of this report.
Actor's Recent Work
On the professional front, Balaji Murugadoss was most recently seen in director J Sathish Kumar's film 'Fire', in which he played the antagonist. The actor remains a prominent figure in Tamil cinema and television circles following his Bigg Boss win.
The Narcotics Department's response and any follow-up action are awaited.