Malayalam Rapper Detained Following Discovery of Illicit Substance in His Apartment: Police Confirm Seizure
Kochi Rapper Vedan Busted for Ganja Possession
You know who's in hot water now? Malayalam rap artist Vedan, aka Hirandas Murali, from Thrissur district. Hill Palace police snapped him up, along with seven others, after a tip-off lead to a search of his pad in Tripunithura, Kochi.
During a raid, a whopping six grams of ganja was discovered, along with mobile phones and about Rs 9.5 lakh in cash[1][2]. The dough seemed to be performance fees for a music gig, according to the police.
Post-arrest, these individuals will undergo health checks and some procedural stuff, then presumably be slapped with station bail. The authorities will also probe the origin of the grabbers.
Interestingly, Vedan, with a big youth following, was often seen crusading against drug abuse during his shows[3].
This impediment comes at a time when there's a heavier focus on narcotics cases in the Malayalam entertainment scene. The day prior, two movie directors, Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamsa, were detained for hybrid ganja possession in Kochi[3].
Previously, actor Shine Tom Chacko was collared in a drug case and made his escapey during a raid[3].
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Intriguing Facts
- The group admitted to consuming ganja and claimed that the money was for team remuneration from a past performance.
- The specific source of the seized cannabis remains unclear, but the episode is part of a broader crackdown on narcotics activities in Kerala[1][2].
- Vedan's arrest follows scrutiny of drug issues in Malayalam film and music industries, with several investigations into actors and filmmakers underway[3].
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/lok-sabha-elections/kerala/vedan-arrested-along-with-eight-others-in-kochi/article32282692.ece[2] https://www.oneindia.com/ Kerala/vedan-arrested-in-kochi-after-ganja-seized-from-his-flat-28-04-2025-2434383.html[3] https://www.manoramaonline.com/echomain/2025/04/28/malayalam-rapper-vedan-arrested.html[4] https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/vedan-arrested-ganja-kochi-kerala-7872381/[5] https://www.latestly.com/lifestyle/malayalam-rapper-vedan-alleged-cannabis-possession-kochi-kochi-hill-palace-police-2757680.html
- Murali, the Malayalam rapper known as Vedan, was among those seized during a raid in Tripunithura, Kochi, along with a significant amount of cash and ganja.
- Especially intriguing is that Vedan, who frequently advocated against drug abuse during his shows, now finds himself in trouble for alleged possession of ganja.
- The general news and crime-and-justice sectors have been especially active in Kerala lately, with Vedan's arrest following a series of investigations into drug issues in the Malayalam film and music industries.
