Allu Arjun faces backlash after argument with airport security over mask removal
Mumbai: Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun drew criticism online after a brief altercation with a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Mumbai airport on Saturday.
According to a viral video, Arjun, dressed in a t-shirt and track pants, presented his ID at the airport entry point. The CISF officer then requested him to remove his face mask to verify his identity as per standard security protocol. Arjun appeared reluctant, engaging in a brief exchange with the officer. A member of his entourage also intervened, but the CISF personnel insisted on following procedure.
The actor eventually lowered his mask partially to reveal his face before quickly putting it back on, after which he was allowed entry.
Social media users criticised Arjun’s response, calling it “arrogant” and “egoistic.” One commenter remarked, “Just show your full face, man. Why be so egoistic? Sadly, these people think themselves as Gods because of fans and don’t care to follow protocols.” Another referenced a past public appearance, saying, “He had no problem showing his face to a mad crowd during Pushpa 2 celebrations, which led to a stampede and death.”
Arjun has not issued a statement regarding the incident.
On the professional front, the actor is working on multiple projects, including AA22xA6 alongside Deepika Padukone, Pushpa 3: The Rampage, and an upcoming film with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
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Iran warns of âuncontrollable consequencesâ after energy site strike
Qatar warns residents of âElavatedâ threat
Tehran/Doha: Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has warned that attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure could lead to “uncontrollable consequences” affecting the entire world.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian said he “strongly condemns” the strikes that targeted the South Pars gasfield earlier in the day.
“Such aggressive actions will not achieve anything for the American Zionist enemy and their supporters. Rather, they will complicate the situation and could lead to uncontrollable consequences that will affect the entire world,” he said.
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has urged residents to remain indoors due to what it described as an elevated security threat.
Authorities have not provided further details, but the advisory comes amid growing concerns over the safety of energy infrastructure and civilian areas in the region.
