Nov 04, 2026 4:38pm IST
Ayushmann Khurrana Threat: Bengaluru Techie Held for Extortion Attempt
A Bengaluru techie was held for sending extortion threats to Ayushmann Khurrana. The sender had demanded crores of rupees from the actor.
Khurrana revived the threat just a day after fellow actor Tusshar Kapoor reportedly received a similar ₹5 crore extortion threat from a caller identifying himself as 'Harry Boxer'. In Kapoor's case, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch ruled the call a probable hoax after the caller's voice failed to match official database samples of the gangster.
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The series of extortion calls sparked heightened security concerns across the Hindi film industry, coming on the heels of an October 18 firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang had subsequently claimed responsibility for that attack.
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The threat to Khurrana came at a time when his newly released spy-comedy, Udta Teer, co-starring Sara Ali Khan, continues its theatrical run. The actor recently hosted a celebration for the film's successful opening weekend, which saw a collection of ₹19.45 crore nett at the domestic box office.
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