Who is Vishal Brahma, actor who has been arrested in Chennai for…?

Actor Vishal Brahma has been arrested at Chennai airport for allegedly smuggling drugs worth Rs 40 crore. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials apprehended Brahma on Monday when he arrived from Singapore on flight AI 347. According to reports, Brahma was carrying 4 kg of methaqualone, a recreational drug, concealed in a fake compartment in his trolley bag.

What has happened?

Brahma allegedly fell prey to a Nigerian drug syndicate’s trap while in dire need of money. The gang offered him an all-expenses-paid holiday to Cambodia, along with a substantial amount of money, if he agreed to carry a trolley bag containing drugs on his return journey. Unbeknownst to Brahma, the bag contained methaqualone worth Rs 40 crore. Upon his arrival at Chennai airport, DRI officials intercepted him and seized the contraband.

The ongoing investigation

The investigation is currently underway, with authorities working to apprehend the Nigerian gang behind the operation. Brahma has been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and remanded to prison. The DRI is expanding its probe to uncover the international network involved in the smuggling operation.

Who is Vishal Brahma?

Vishal Brahma is a talented India(BHARAT)n actor who made a notable impact with his role in Karan Johar’s popular film “Student of the Year 2, featuring Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday, Tara Sutaria and Aditya Seal.” This film, released in 2019, was a sequel to the successful “Student of the Year” and featured a young ensemble cast including Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Brahma’s performance in the film showcased his acting abilities and introduced him to a wider audience.

In addition to his work in “Student of the Year 2,” Vishal Brahma has been involved in other projects, including the 2025 film “Bihu Attack.” His career in the film industry has shown promise, with opportunities to work on diverse projects. Vishal was also embroiled in a controversy with actor-producer Arbaaz Khan. The issue revolved around non-payment of dues for Brahma’s work in the film “Bihu Attack,” which also stars Arbaaz Khan and Rahul Dev.

Story Highlights

1. Vishal Brahma, a Bollywood actor known for his role in “Student of the Year 2,” was arrested at Chennai airport for allegedly smuggling 3.5 kg of cocaine worth Rs 40 crore.
2. Brahma claimed he was given the trolley bag by an unknown person at Singapore airport and was told to hand it over to someone in Chennai.
3. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials intercepted Brahma upon his arrival from Singapore and seized the contraband.
4. The investigation suggests Brahma was allegedly lured by a Nigerian drug syndicate while in dire need of money.

Vishal Brahma’s promising acting career took a hit when he was apprehended by DRI officials at Chennai airport for allegedly carrying a large quantity of cocaine.