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From reel to real: Smuggler arrested during 'Pushpa 2' show in Nagpur

  • Police arrested fugitive gangster during Pushpa 2 screening in Nagpur theatre
  • Vishal Meshram, with 27 cases, tracked via cyber surveillance and SUV
  • Pushpa 2 earns Rs.1029.90 crore nett in 17 days, eyeing Rs.2000 crore globally

22 Dec 2024

From reel to real:  Smuggler arrested during 'Pushpa 2' show in Nagpur

Moviegoers in Nagpur were caught in a reel-to-real moment when police arrested a wanted gangster during the late-night screening of the blockbuster film Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident unfolded on Thursday at a multiplex in Nagpur during the film’s climax, leaving the audience stunned but unharmed.

The fugitive, identified as Vishal Meshram, had been on the run for 10 months. He faces 27 criminal charges, including two murders and multiple drug trafficking cases. According to police, Meshram had a history of violently resisting arrest, even attacking officers in the past. His location was tracked through cyber surveillance and his newly acquired SUV, which police ensured was immobilized by deflating its tyres outside the cinema hall.

Shortly after midnight, a police team entered the theatre and swiftly arrested Meshram, who was engrossed in the movie. The operation was carried out so smoothly that the audience, though surprised, remained unharmed. Following his arrest, Meshram was transferred to Nagpur Central Jail and will soon be relocated to Nashik for further legal proceedings.

Pushpa 2: The Rule, a Telugu-language action film starring Allu Arjun, has been a massive box office success since its release on December 5. The film has earned ₹1029.90 crore nett in 17 days and is on track to surpass ₹2000 crore globally, aiming to become the highest-grossing Indian film ever.

The movie's gripping plot and action sequences, combined with its record-breaking earnings, have solidified its place as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. It has grossed over ₹1500 crore worldwide, garnering a massive fan following.

The dramatic arrest during the screening added a layer of real-life thrill to the cinematic experience, making the night unforgettable for the audience present in the theatre. The incident also highlights the effectiveness of modern surveillance techniques in nabbing criminals, even in unexpected places.

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