Hyderabad-based stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala was arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Tuesday. The comedian had been visiting his family in Prayagraj when he was detained by the Andhra Pradesh police over his alleged comments on the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, during a stand-up comedy gig.

Comedian Anudeep Katikala arrested

After Anudeep recently posted a video of his stand-up act on Tollywood stars and fandom culture, he has been on the receiving end of abuse and threats of physical violence from fans of the Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan.