07 October,2026 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shivarajkumar pic via Instagram
Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar narrowly escaped a firecracker accident while promoting his upcoming film Bail in Chitradurga, Karnataka. A firecracker suddenly burst near the actor as he reached the venue, creating havoc among the crowd. Despite the incident, the actor continued to promote the film, greeting fans and management at the film theatre.
Shivarajkumar, fondly known as Shivanna, was a part of the promotional event for Bail when the actor was reportedly greeted by a large number of fans who had arrived to see him. As he entered the venue, a firecracker suddenly went off, and the actor covered his face and head to protect himself.
The blast triggered a brief moment of panic as smoke and flames were seen near the actor, who immediately stepped back from the spot. Security personnel and his team quickly protected him and helped control the situation. Videos capturing the incident have now gone viral on social media.
As soon as the videos surfaced online, fans were concerned for their beloved star. One comment read, "God (folded hands emoji) narrow escape. Hopeless arrangements." One fan commented, "firecracker blast near Shivanna, swalpa husharu kanro (please be careful)." Another wrote, "Age is just a stat on paper for Century Star Shiva Rajkumar. ​The way he travels, meets fans, and promotes every film like his very first is a massive wake-up call to the industry. Respect, #Shivanna!"
Directed by Pavan Wadeyar, Bail features a strong ensemble cast including Shivarajkumar, Jayaram, Sai Kumar, Dheekshith Shetty, Sanjana Anand, Sangeetha, Ramesh Indira and Gopalakrishna Deshpande. The Kannada action crime drama sees Shivarajkumar in the role of a police officer named Vijay, whose professional life took a surprising turn.
After Bail, Shivarajkumar has several other projects lined up, including Jailer 2, which stars Rajinikanth, and A for Anand. With Bail currently running in theatres, Shivarajkumar continues to be occupied with multiple projects across Kannada, Telugu and Tamil cinema.
