We all often hear such news that someone has been caught by the police at an airport while hiding precious metals, narcotics etc. A similar case has recently come to light from Bengaluru International Airport where Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been detained for carrying gold illegally.
Let us tell you that she is the stepdaughter of Director General of Police Ramachandra Rao and in such a situation people are not able to understand why she had to do this despite having a good career. Although we do not know the purpose behind her action, but through this article we will give you a lot of information about her, so let’s know about her-
Contents
- 1 Ranya Rao Biography / Ranya Rao Wikipedia
- 2 Who is Ranya Rao?
- 3 Ranya Rao Education Qualification
- 4 Ranya Rao Family
- 5 Ranya Rao Age
- 6 Ranya Rao Relationship
- 7 Physical Stats
- 8 Ranya Rao Movies
- 9 Ranya Rao Controversy
- 10 Ranya Rao Net Worth
- 11 Some Important Interesting Facts Related to Ranya Rao
- 12 Ranya Rao Social Media
- 13 Frequently Asked Questions of Ranya Rao ( FAQs )
Ranya Rao Biography / Ranya Rao Wikipedia
| Name | Ranya Rao |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Date Of Birth | Tuesday, 28 May 1991 |
| Birth Place | Chikmagalur, Karnataka |
| Age | 34 years ( as of 2025 ) |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Chikmagalur, Karnataka |
| Hobbies | Not Known |
| Net Worth – 2025 | $1 Million ( Around ₹8.6 Crores ) |
Who is Ranya Rao?
Ranya Rao is an Indian actress and model who works in South Indian films and started her acting career in the year 2014 with the Kannada film Manikya.
Ranya Rao Education Qualification
| School | Not Known |
| College | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech |
Ranya Rao Family
| Father’s Name | K Ramachandra Rao ( Step Father – Director General of Police, Karnataka ) |
| Mother’s Name | Not Known |
| Sister’s Name | Not Known |
| Brother’s Name | Not Known |
Ranya Rao Age
Ranya Rao was born on Tuesday, May 28, 1991 in a Hindu family in Chikmagalur, Karnataka and as of year 2025, she is 34 years old and her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Ranya Rao Relationship
| Marital Status | Married ( November 2024) |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not Known |
| Spouse/Husband | Jatin Hukkeri ( Architecture Specialist ) |
| Children | N/A |
Physical Stats
| Height – Approx | In Centimetres – 163 Centimetres In Feet and Inches – 5 Feet 4 Inches |
| Weight – Approx | 55 Kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Ranya Rao Movies
Talking about the career of actress Ranya Rao, let us tell you that she has been very interested in acting since childhood and she started working as a model and in the year 2014 she got a chance to act with the Kannada film Manikya.
In the year 2016, she made her debut in Tamil cinema with the film Wagah and in 2017 she appeared in her second Kannada film Pataki where she played the role of a journalist.
| Movies Name | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Manikya | 2014 |
| Wagah | 2016 |
| Pataki | 2017 |
Ranya Rao Controversy
According to the information that has come to light, actress Ranya Rao was constantly making international trips between India and Dubai, due to which the authorities suspected her and they launched a targeted operation on her return.
Under this operation, she was arrested along with her husband by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on 3 March 2025 at Kempegowda International Airport where about 14.8 kg of gold was recovered from them, which is worth more than Rs 12 crore and it is being told that she was bringing this gold from Dubai.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the actress may have tried to take advantage of her relations to avoid customs inspection and now the officials are investigating whether she did this independently or she was associated with a larger smuggling network.
Ranya Rao Net Worth
| Net Worth | $1 Million ( As per 2025 ) |
| Net Worth In Indian Rupees | ₹8.6 Crore |
| Yearly Income | Not Known |
| Monthly Income | Not Known |
| Income Source | Innovation, Modelling, Brand Endorsements, Social Media, etc |
Some Important Interesting Facts Related to Ranya Rao
- Ranya Rao was born and brought up in a Hindu family in Chikmagalur, Karnataka.
- She has been very interested in acting since childhood and wanted to become an actress when she grew up.
- After completing her education, she enrolled in Kishore Namit Acting Institute in Mumbai to hone her acting skills.
- During training, she was seen acting in various theater plays.
- She is trained in martial arts and various dance styles.
- In the year 2014, she started her acting career with the Kannada film Manikya.
- In 2015, she started her career in Tamil cinema with the film Wagah.
- She likes to do photography and travel to different places in her free time.
- She has worked in various print advertisements and TV commercials.
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Frequently Asked Questions of Ranya Rao ( FAQs )
1. When and where was Ranya Rao born?
28 May 1991 in Chikmagalur, Karnataka
2. How old is Ranya Rao?
34 years (as of 2025)
3. Who is Ranya Rao’s husband?
Jatin Hukkeri ( Architecture Expert )
4. What is Ranya Rao’s net worth?
Around $1 million (approximately ₹8.6 crores) as of 2025
5. Why has Ranya Rao been Arrested?
On 4 March 2025, she has been arrested along with her husband at Kempegowda International Airport for illegally smuggling gold.
6. Who is Ranya Rao’s Father?
K. Ramachandra Rao ( Director General of Police Karnataka )
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