WATCH: Elderly Man Beats Youth for Filming ‘Inappropriate’ Reel on Busy Road, Video Goes Viral

A video showing an elderly man beating a youth with a stick for filming a reel on the road has gone viral on social media. Many users have supported the man’s actions, saying people should be mindful of when and where they shoot videos. One user who shared the video claimed that the man misunderstood the situation. He thought the youth was harassing a girl.

बुजुर्ग नहीं समझते कि यह रील बना रहा है, उन्हें यही लगेगा कि लड़की छेड़ रहा है। अब देखिए अंकल ने गाड़ी से लाठी निकाल कर बना दिया ओरिजनल रील। pic.twitter.com/lalzJ4XisW

— Abhimanyu Singh Journalist (@Abhimanyu1305) March 5, 2025

According to reports, the youth was recording an inappropriate reel on a busy street when the elderly man lost his temper. He stepped out of his car, picked up a stick, and started hitting the youth, who ran away to escape the beating.  A woman in the clip is also seen trying to stop the assault.

The 41-second video has received over 10 lakh views, with social media users reacting in support of the elderly man.