Kayalvizhi, daughter of former Union minister MK Alagiri and granddaughter of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, has been booked for allegedly assaulting an SBI branch manager in Chennai.The incident occurred on July 20 at the SBI NRI branch in Adyar, captured on CCTV cameras.A video of the altercation, showing Kayalvizhi imitating the manager's posture before slapping him, went viral on social media.Police stated the dispute originated from a malfunctioning lift in the commercial building allegedly owned by Kayalvizhi.During the argument in the manager's office, she reportedly slapped the official, leading to her arrest under assault and intimidation charges.

The case highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and banking institutions, with similar controversies previously involving SBI officials.Last year, an SBI employee faced backlash for refusing to speak Kannada to a customer, prompting an apology and administrative action.This incident underscores broader issues of accountability and public perception in public service sectors.