Kannada actor Venkataram Lakshman, popularly known as Huccha Venkat, was beaten up by a mob in public view in Madikeri, Karnataka. The incident happened during 29th August when the actor was allegedly vandalizing a bystander's car at a bus stop in Madikeri.
As a result, the actor was beaten up by the car's owner as a result of his action. The actor was well-known amongst people for his participation in the Kannada reality show Bigg Boss 3, which was hosted by Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeepa and was aired during the year 2015.
After the altercation, Huccha Venkat was taken to police station. During his stint in the Bigg Boss house, the actor's participation was mired in controversies where he beat up fellow contestant Ravi Mooruru. As a result, Huccha Venkat was eliminated from the reality show.
The actor made his debut with the 2005 film Mental Manja. Apart from playing the lead, Venkat also writes, directs and produces and stars in his films. The actor was recently seen in Durahankari Huccha Venkat.