Actor, chef, and television personality Madhampatty Rangaraj finds himself right at the center of a budding scandal. He has reportedly been asked to report to the Neelankarai Police Station in Chennai “the day after tomorrow” as a reply to grave charges leveled against him. He has been sumoned due to law and social pressure following a complaint of cheating, coercion, and concealing one’s marital status leveled against him by a fashion designer Joy Crizildaa.
It has generated a lot of interest—and scrutiny—both due to Madhampatty’s very high public profile (as a catering magnate, TV and movie personality and star), and due to the personal and emotional nature of the charges. Here we break down the charges, Rangaraj’s profile, evolution of the law, public reaction and what comes next.
Who Is Madhampatty Rangaraj?
Born as T. P. Rangaraj in 1983 at Madhampatty, Coimbatore, he established a career spanning culinary arts, catering, and entertainment. He has Madhampatty Thangavelu Hospitality Pvt Ltd as his business venture, providing catering to film sets, marriage ceremonies, and mega events. He has acted in Mehandi Circus (2019), Penguin (2020), and has also been a judge in the television show Cooku with Comali. He is lawfully married to Shruthi and has two kids.
Rangaraj’s dual reputation—a chef/entrepreneur and a face of sorts in the media world—gives the controversy greater heft. Accusations against him carry greater significance with deeper currents of distrust, one’s image, and personal honor.
The Allegations: Joy Crizildaa’s Complaint & Details
Controversy arose when Joy Crizildaa, a fashion designer, filed a complaint with the Chennai Police Commissioner’s Office alleging that Rangaraj had conned her. She alleged that he concealed from her that he was still married to Shruthi and that he coerced her into undergoing numerous abortions.
As per the complaint, Joy alleged that during July of 2025, she posted intimate wedding photos with Rangaraj and declared that she was six months pregnant. Sometime thereafter, she claimed, he stood back and refused to publicly recognize their marriage or the pregnancy. She further alleged that he defamed her by circulating false information and videos.
Sources state police launched an investigation under the Crimes Against Women & Children Prevention Unit. Joy has been called in for a six-hour questioning where evidence, statements, and records were gathered.
Legal Escalations & Counterclaims
The issue didn’t stay a personal one for much longer. Madhampatti Rangaraj responded through the law by filing a defamation petition at the Madras High Court and demanding damages of ₹ 12.5 crore within 15 days of social media abuse and Joy’s abusive videos. He claims in his petition that Joy has severely ruined his catering business and personal reputation.
Meanwhile, Joy Crizildaa went public with intensifying accusations, releasing an untapped video that she asserts exonerates her story of pregnancy and unwillingness by Rangaraj to take responsibility. This also created wide-scale reaction and news coverage.
Rangaraj has also been asked to report at the Police Station at Neelankarai and face questioning about the complaint very soon. It becomes a crucial point of the law investigation since it may lead to FIR registration, evidence collection, and further law proceedings.
Public & Media Reaction
These accusations were met with a social network backlash. Netizens are torn—some standing with Joy Crizildaa and clamoring for accountability, others opining charges are intended to be established through the courts prior to conviction. Some of the commenters question why an arrest has still yet to happen and speculate that the case intersects with conjugal law, law of defamation, and criminal law.
Media institutions covered the news extensively with timelines, screenshots of messages, commentaries from the law, and remarks from experts from the industry. It has a continuous strand of the “celebrity fall from grace” narrative. Certain news houses also came out with cautions against sensationalizing and emphasizing presumption of innocence.
What This Means for Rangaraj’s Career & Image
For a public figure with a brand built on trust and service (hospitality, cooking shows, catering), such charges are heavy with risks:
- Damage to Reputation: Even prior to resolution of law,pubic opinion can change and influence bookings,endorsements, and partnerships.
- Career Impact: Acting opportunities, endorsement of advertisements, and talk shows may be suspended or cancelled until an agreement is established.
- Legal Burden: He will also have to defend himself in police records, may carry out extended litigation, and submit evidence to negate charges.
- Emotional & Personal Toll: Controversies of this sort attract stress, media attention, family pressures, and psychological pressures.