Bengaluru: Police have identified the person who attempted to attack Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi at Bengaluru airport. Johnson, a Keralite settled in Bengaluru, was arrested in connection with the incident.

The failed attempt of attack against the actor came to light after a video clip went viral on social media. According to reports, Vijay Sethupathi and his team from Chennai landed at Bengaluru airport on Tuesday evening. They reached Bengaluru to pay homage to late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar.

Johnson rushed to the actor demanding a selfie. It is reported that Johnson was drunk. Hence, the actor’s assistant denied permission for a selfie. Provoked by this, he followed the actor and attempted to give a kick.

The blow is believed to have landed on one of those accompanying the actor. Police quickly stepped in to restrain the man while the actor was safely escorted out.

It is learned that Johnson apologised to Vijay Sethupathi and the team soon after the incident. According to the police, the issue was resolved at the airport itself. But as the video has gone viral on social media, Bengaluru police registered a suo motu case over it.