Malayalam Actor TK Vinayakan Booked at Hyderabad Airport for Alleged Misconduct

Malayalam actor TK Vinayakan, known for his roles in grey characters, became detained at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. He became accused of causing a disturbance at the airport and misbehaving with IndiGo gate body of workers. Reports indicate that the actor became intoxicated and behaving uncontrollably in a public place.

A video circulating online shows Vinayakan shirtless, sitting on the airport floor, and shouting at body of workers members. The actor had travelled from Kochi to Hyderabad and became en path to Goa. As the placement escalated, the CISF security team detained him, and he became later handed over to the local airport police. “A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway,” said Balraj, CI of the Airport Police Station.

This incident is not any longer Vinayakan’s first stumble upon with trouble. In October 2023, he became arrested for creating a disturbance at a police station in Ernakulam, Kerala. He became questioned following complaints about his disruptive behaviour at his apartment complex but became released on bail.

In July of the previous year, the actor became again booked by the police for his controversial remarks regarding the death of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

Earlier, around the globe a press conference for the film Oruthee, Vinayakan questioned the #MeToo movement, suggesting that if inquiring for sexual favours falls under the #MeToo umbrella, he too may be implicated. He further drew criticism for making inappropriate comments towards a female journalist, stating he would request sexual favours if he desired them. His remarks faced widespread backlash, leading him to issue an apology.