Viral Video: Man Bursts Firecrackers From Moving Car in Hyderabad

New Delhi, December 26, 2025: In a shocking display of public endangerment, a video has gone viral on social media platforms showing a man recklessly bursting firecrackers from a moving vehicle on one of Hyderabad’s busiest arterial roads, the PV Narasimha Rao (PVNR) Expressway.

The footage, which has sparked widespread outrage among netizens and local residents, highlights a growing and dangerous trend of “stunt-based” content creation that compromises road safety for social media engagement.

The Incident: Fireworks on the Fast Lane

The viral clip captures a red hatchback speeding along the elevated expressway. An unidentified individual can be seen leaning slightly or holding a continuous multi-shot firecracker launcher (commonly known as “sky shots”) out of the window. As the car maneuvers through traffic, vibrant sparks and loud explosions erupt from the vehicle, lighting up the night sky and leaving a trail of smoke and debris on the high-speed corridor.

The PVNR Expressway is a 11.6 km long elevated road that connects the city center to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). Known for its strict speed limits and heavy surveillance, the expressway is a high-speed zone where even a minor distraction can lead to catastrophic accidents.

Safety Concerns and Public Reaction

The video has drawn sharp criticism from the public, with many calling for immediate and stringent action against the perpetrators. Netizens pointed out that such antics not only risk the lives of those inside the vehicle but also pose a severe threat to other commuters.

“This is peak lawlessness. A stray spark could hit a trailing motorcyclist or cause a driver to swerve in panic. The authorities must make an example out of this,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter). Others tagged the Hyderabad City Police and the Cyberabad Traffic Police, urging them to use the extensive CCTV network on the expressway to track the vehicle’s registration number.

Police Response and Legal Implications

While the Hyderabad traffic authorities are yet to officially identify the culprits, they have previously warned that such acts fall under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Motor Vehicles Act. Possible charges include:

• Section 279 (IPC): Rash driving or riding on a public way.
• Section 336 (IPC): Act endangering life or personal safety of others.
• Public Nuisance: Creating a disturbance that affects the general public.

In similar past incidents, the Hyderabad police have been proactive in seizing vehicles and cancelling the driving licenses of those involved in dangerous road stunts.

A Pattern of Recklessness

This incident is not an isolated one. In a separate recent event mentioned in news reports, a builder in Surat was arrested for stopping traffic to burst crackers in the middle of a road to celebrate his son’s birthday. The “viral video culture” has increasingly pushed individuals to perform illegal acts on camera, often disregarding the rule of law.

Conclusion

The Hyderabad Expressway incident serves as a grim reminder of the challenges traffic enforcement face in the age of social media. As the video continues to circulate, the pressure is mounting on the Hyderabad police to track down the red car and ensure that the “sky shots” on the expressway lead to a “court shot” for the offenders.

Authorities continue to advise citizens to report such incidents immediately and refrain from engaging in activities that jeopardize the safety of the city’s infrastructure and its people.