Overview
- A firecracker detonated dangerously close to veteran actor Shiva Rajkumar as he entered Basweshwara Theatre in Chitradurga during promotions for the film Bail, and video shows him covering his face while team members moved to shield him.
- Earlier in the visit the actor received a large garland and greeted fans from his car’s sunroof before walking into a crowded theatre where the blast occurred.
- Footage shows Shiva brushing off sparks and appearing uninjured, and he continued greeting fans and participating in the promotional event after the incident.
- Fans posted concern on social media, criticizing event arrangements and calling for safer handling of fireworks and crowd control at high‑energy promotions.
- The episode comes after Shiva Rajkumar’s recent return to work following bladder cancer treatment in the United States and could prompt closer scrutiny of safety practices at public film events.