‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ film promotion turns chaotic as Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff distribute freebies among fans; police resort to lathi-charge
The actors, who were promoting their upcoming film “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” had planned live stunts and giveaways for the audience. However, the situation spiralled out of control, leading security personnel to resort to a lathi-charge to maintain order. Numerous videos capturing the chaotic scene circulated widely on social media.
In some footage, Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff were seen entering the Clock Tower in Husainabad, suspended by wires, receiving cheers from the massive crowd.
Our Bade Miyan the OG Action Megastar Mayhem i. Lucknow. Crowd going berserk over sir's entry????????pic.twitter.com/jigCTOJt6a
— Akshay Kumar 24×7 (@Akkistaan) February 26, 2024
Akshay addressed the audience and even extended Eid greetings. The situation took a tumultuous turn when the crowd surged towards the stage, prompting police intervention.
Craze of #AkshayKumar and #TigerShroff????????????????
— Akkiᵇᵐᶜᵐ ᵒⁿ ᵉⁱᵈ ²⁴ (@Akkian_Star) February 26, 2024
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Meanwhile, Akshay and Tiger continued to toss freebies into the crowd, resulting in a scramble among fans.
Crowd went Berserk when #AkshayKumar???? wished them Eid Mubarak in Advance.#BMCM #tigershroff pic.twitter.com/XZl5YAGWop
— Akshay Kumar Fans Group (@AKFansGroup) February 27, 2024
In one video, Akshay can be heard urging the crowd to maintain calm, expressing concern for the safety of attendees, especially women and children.
He pleaded, “I request you with folded hands, please be careful. We have come here to meet you, to talk to you. Please be careful, there are ladies and children too.”
Video: Our #BadeMiyanChoteMiyan grooving on the beats of #BadeMiyanChoteMiyanTitleTrack in Lucknow today.#AkshayKumar???? #TigerShroff pic.twitter.com/KYW3AuKSiY
— Akshay Kumar 24×7 (@Akkistaan) February 26, 2024
The viral videos generated astonishment and criticism on social media, with users expressing disbelief at the chaotic turn of events.
The incident raised questions about crowd control and security measures at such promotional gatherings. Earlier on the same day, Akshay Kumar shared a picture with Tiger Shroff, announcing their presence in Lucknow for the film promotions.
Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” is slated for an Eid 2024 release.
The pan-India drama, shot across various locations, also features Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist, along with Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Alaya F in key roles. The unforeseen chaos at the Lucknow event has added an unexpected chapter to the film’s promotional journey.
