Telugu actor Ram Pothineni fined Rs 200 for "smoking" at the venue of the shooting for film 'iSmart Shankar'

Actor was "found smoking" at the venue of the shooting for his upcoming film 'iSmart Shankar' during a break, police said.

Hyderabad: Tollywood actor Ram Pothineni was Monday slapped with a fine of Rs 200 by the police for allegedly smoking in a public place here near the historic Charminar during a break in shooting for a new film. The young actor, who has acted in several Telugu films, was "found smoking" at the venue of the shooting for his upcoming film 'iSmart Shankar' during a break, police said. A police official, who issued the challan, said smoking in public place was banned under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COPTA), 2003.

View this post on Instagram

 

Spread your V-ings...... #ismartshankar #rapo2point0

A post shared by ramsayz (@ram_pothineni) on Apr 9, 2019 at 6:19am PDT

A challan for a spot fine of Rs 200 was served on him and the film's production manager later paid the fine, the official said.

View this post on Instagram

 

‪12-07-2019 ki..kiri kiri.. ‬ ‪Mamaaa...Leave letter ready kar...‬ - Ustaad #IsmartShankar

A post shared by ramsayz (@ram_pothineni) on May 25, 2019 at 11:29pm PDT

View this post on Instagram

 

Thank you for making me smile all the time...can’t wait to see you all smile post the release.. #VunnadhiOkateZindagi #love

A post shared by ramsayz (@ram_pothineni) on Oct 9, 2017 at 12:45am PDT

Police had earlier this year launched a drive against smoking in public places and had been issuing challans against those found violating the rule. PTI