Actor Simbu has approached the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the criminal proceedings initiated over the ‘Beep’ song. The All India Democratic Women Association has filed a complaint against the actor and music director Anirudh for using obscene words against women in the song. The court has summoned the duo for enquiry o Jan 2.

Meanwhile, Simbu has also filed a separate bail plea over another FIR registered by the Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Chennai. In addition, Journalist J. Bismi and VCK functionary Lakshmanan filed petitions against Simbu and Anirudh in the Saidapet Magistrate Court, which will come up for hearing on December 28.