‘GoldHidden’ idea: In last 4 Gulf trips, Kannada actor Ranya kept belt concealed

Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru airport for smuggling 14kg of gold. She frequently traveled to the Gulf since January 2025, exploiting protocol privileges to avoid checks. A court has remanded her to 14-day judicial custody. Her father, DGP Ramachandra Rao, distanced himself from her actions.

​Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru airport for smuggling 14kg of gold. She frequently traveled to the Gulf since January 2025, exploiting protocol privileges to avoid checks. A court has remanded her to 14-day judicial custody. Her father, DGP Ramachandra Rao, distanced himself from her actions.