Malayalam actor Vinayakan arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour

Malayalam actor Vinayakan, widely recognised for his antagonist role in Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer, was apprehended by authorities for creating a ruckus in a Kollam hotel while under the influence of alcohol.

According to news agency PTI, the Anchalummoodu police station reported that the actor had been residing in the hotel since May 2 for a nearby movie shoot and created a nuisance at checkout on Thursday night while intoxicated. A medical check-up was conducted on his arrest, after which a case under section 118 (a) (found in a public place, in an intoxicated manner) of the Kerala Police Act was registered against the actor. "He was over-alcoholic and was shouting at everyone, even the police," an officer said.

Vinayakan was later released on station bail, following one of his associates standing as surety for him. This is not the first time that the actor has been arrested for improper conduct under the influence of alcohol in public. Last September, he was detained at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Police in Hyderabad. The actor, who had arrived on an Indigo flight from Kochi and was to travel to Goa, caused a disturbance at the airport gate in a visibly inebriated state.

Beginning his creative arts stint as a dancer, Vinayakan kicked off his acting career in 1995 in the Mohanlal-starrer Maanthrikam. He has appeared in numerous films since, including a wide career in Kollywood. He won Best Actor at the Kerala State Film Award for his role in Dulquer Salmaan-starrer Kammattippaadam. His other well-known flicks include Aadu—Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu, Aadu 2, and Ee.Ma.Yau. 

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