Actor-director Cheran is in a soup. According to a complaint lodged by a doctor hailing from Salem district, Cheran had taken money from him to the tune of Rs 12 lakh and has not repaid them for the last three years.

In a complaint with Chennai police, Dr Sugavanam, said, 'While shooting for his Autograph, Cheran had taken a sum of Rs 12 lakh in two instalments promising to make me a co-producer. He did not keep up his word and several attempts to get back my money for the last few years have ended in vain.'

Alleging that Cheran has denied taking money, Dr Sugavanam has also claimed that Cheran threatened him with dire consequences.

The Chennai Police Commissioner Lathika Saran has ordered an enquiry over the issue.

Sources say if the allegations are found true, Cheran would be arrested.