Malayalam actor Vinayakan, known for his role as the antagonist in the Rajinikanth starrer 'Jailer,' faced legal trouble when he was arrested in Kerala. The arrest was made on the grounds of causing a disturbance at a police station while allegedly being in an inebriated state. He was taken into custody by the Ernakulam North police for acting uncontrollably in public under the influence of alcohol and for obstructing the normal operations of the police station. Following the arrest, Vinayakan was subsequently released on bail after the necessary legal procedures were carried out.
Vinayakan was summoned to the police station for questioning in response to complaints regarding a disturbance he allegedly caused at his residence. The complaints suggested that he had behaved disruptively and indecently.
According to ANI, circle Inspector of Police Prathapachandran says, "Actor Vinayakan was released on bail after a case was filed against him for a ruckus at a police station in an inebriated state. A case was registered after a Policeman was assaulted and the station's operations were obstructed. Vinayakan had called the police to his residence last afternoon to resolve the family dispute. Vinayakan was released on bail at 10:30 pm."
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About Jailer
Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial Jailer got its theatrical release on August 10, this year. Starring Rajinikanth, the crime-thriller clashed with Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. The film managed to shatter records at the box office and earned more than Rs 500 crore worldwide and crossed Rs 200 crore in India. It emerged as the biggest opening in Tamil cinema this year as it earned Rs 44.50 crore on Day 1 of its release. Apart from its Tamil belt, the film also performed well in Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. On Day 23, the film collected Rs 1.60 crore in all languages. The total domestic collection of the film stands at Rs 329.83 crore.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran, Jailer also stars Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Mirna Menon, Mohanlal, Vasanth Ravi, Vinayakan, and Tamannaah Bhatia in important roles. The film follows the story of a retired jailer who will leave no stone unturned to nab a powerful prisoner who can use his influence to escape jail.
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