Hyderabad: Renowned multilingual singer Mangli (Satyavathi Rathod) is once again in legal trouble. This time, serious allegations of a ₹10 crore fraud and death threats have been leveled against her, leading to the registration of an FIR in Hyderabad.

What is in the Complaint?

In a complaint filed with the police, an individual has alleged that Mangli defrauded them of approximately ₹10 crore. The complainant further stated that beyond the financial fraud, the singer issued death threats when confronted about the money.

Based on this complaint, the police have registered a case against Mangli, her brother, and three others under BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) Sections 351 (2) and 352. An investigation is currently underway.

Mangli’s History of Controversies

Controversies are not new to singer Mangli. Over the past few years, she has frequently been in the headlines:

Microfinance Fraud: Recently, allegations surfaced that a microfinance business was being run in Mangli's name to loot money.

Hurting Religious Sentiments: In 2021, she faced public backlash for allegedly using derogatory words toward a goddess in a Bonalu song.

Rave Party Raid: In June 2025, police raided her birthday celebration at a resort. The event was marred by allegations of unauthorized alcohol use, loud sound systems, and drug consumption.

From Folk Artist to Multilingual Star

Satyavathi Rathod, hailing from Anantapur district, became world-famous under the name 'Mangli.' She started her career as a folk artist on TV channels and became a household name through songs representing Telangana’s culture. She entered the film industry in 2017. The song "Ramuloo Ramula" from the movie Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo brought her nationwide fame.

Having sung in several hit Kannada films, Mangli enjoys a massive fan following in Karnataka as well.

What’s Next?

With a major case involving a ₹10 crore fraud now registered, there is widespread curiosity about how Mangli will respond to these charges and what the police investigation will reveal.