Coronavirus which originated in China's Wuhan City made rapid spread and now it has created huge damage in nations like United States of America, Italy and Spain, which have surpassed even China in the number of infected cases.

India is also affected by the virus following which the government has imposed a lockdown and has also been advising social distancing and hygiene maintenance. Actors have also been confined to their homes, and have been releasing awareness videos to help spread the awareness through fans and followers.

Popular actor Riyaz Khan, who resides in Panaiyur had been on his daily walking routine recently, when he got to notice few people crowding and talking, and when the actor advised them on practicing social distancing during lockdown, one of them attacked Riyaz Khan. Reportedly, the actor has now filed a complaint against the attacker in Kanathur police station.