Chennai police arrested eight individuals, including Tamil-Malayalam actress Anju Krishna and assistant director Vincy Nivetha, in a major drug bust in Valasaravakkam on February 5, 2026. The Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit seized methamphetamine, ganja, and drug paraphernalia during the raid, which targeted a gathering of film industry professionals.
Raid Details and Seizures
Acting on a tip-off, police first detained Vigneswaran and Venkatesh Kumar, uncovering 6 grams of methamphetamine among other contrabands. Further investigation led to a sting where officers posed as buyers, resulting in the arrest of the group, including Anju Krishna from Om Vellimalai and Vincy Nivetha. Items seized included 7 grams of OG ganja, 15 grams of ganja, one smoking bong, one LSD stamp, and nine mobile phones.
Background on Anju Krishna
Anju Krishna, 30, is a budding actress known for roles in Tamil film Vellimalai and several Malayalam projects. Vincy Nivetha, 26, works as an assistant director in Tamil cinema. The group was produced before a magistrate and remanded to judicial custody at Valasaravakkam police station for interrogation.
Ongoing Investigation
Police suspect the drugs were intended for use at a private party involving film personalities. All eight accused—Anju Krishna, Vincy Nivetha, Karikalan, Ashwin, Preetham, Vigneshwaran, Alwin, and Venkatesh—face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Further probes continue to uncover the supply chain.
