Malayalam actor Dileep is now in police custody in connection with the abduction and molestation of actress Bhavana. Here are some interesting facts about the top actor and the case.

1. Like many top stars, Dileep too has a pompous sobriquet: He is called Janapriya Nayakan. How long he will continue to be one is to be seen!

2. Like many stars who started off humbly, Dileep was a mimicry artiste before he became an actor. He was also an assistant director before becoming an actor.

3. In 25 years, he has done more than 130 movies, says a Wiki post. This makes him one of the most productive stars in Indian cinema.

4. A multi-talented artiste, he can sing well. He has been a producer and a businessman too.

5. As per a newspaper report, Dileep allegedly offered the driver who molested Bhavana Rs. 1.5 Cr and a role in one of his movies.

6. Dileep came under police radar when an unnamed prisoner informed cops that Pulsar Suni alias Sunil Kumar (who had been jailed in connection with the molestation) was demanding Dileep's brother to pay him the promised amount on phone.

7. During an investigation a few weeks ago, Dileep reportedly wept so much.

8. Finally, why the grudge? As per a theory, Dileep started nurturing hatred towards Bhavana because it was she who let the 48-year-old star hero's ex-wife Manju Warrier know about an affair he had had with a woman...