Caught on CCTV: Karunanidhi's granddaughter slaps SBI branch manager during argument

A CCTV showing Kayalvizhi, the granddaughter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, slapping a State Bank of India (SBI) branch manager in Chennai during a heated argument over malfunction of a lift has gone viral on social media.The incident occurred on July 20 at the SBI NRI Branch in the Adyar area. In the footage, Kayalvizhi, the daughter of former Union Minister MK Alagiri, is seen arguing with the manager inside his office. She appears to mimic and mock his posture before slapping him across the face. A man is seen holding Kayalvizhi's hand and appears to pacify her as she argues with the branch manager.Police said the altercation stemmed from a dispute over a malfunctioning lift in the building, which is allegedly owned by Kayalvizhi and houses the SBI branch, news agency PTI reported.A senior police official said an FIR has been registered based on a complaint lodged by an SBI official. A case was registered against Kayalvizhi on charges of assaulting and intimidating the branch manager. Police said the incident was captured on the branch's CCTV cameras, and the footage surfaced on social media on Saturday, triggering widespread attention.Further investigation into the case is underway. - Ends(with inputs from PTI)Published By: Prateek ChakrabortyPublished On: Jul 26, 2026 07:57 IST