PM Modi Cuts Convoy by 50% for Fuel Saving: Which Celebrity Has the Largest Convoy?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reduced the size of his official convoy by 50% as a sign of restraint and to save fuel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. This decision follows the PM's appeal to citizens to use less petrol and diesel, work from home when possible, and avoid unnecessary foreign travel due to global energy concerns. The move has sparked a larger conversation about VIP culture in India, especially within Bollywood, where top stars are often seen traveling with long lines of luxury SUVs, bodyguards, vanity vans, staff vehicles, and police escorts during public appearances, film shoots, and promotions. According to News 18, here is a list of stars frequently spotted with large convoys for security reasons.
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is perhaps the most talked-about name in Bollywood when it comes to large public convoys. The actor's outings, whether for film promotions or exits from his home, routinely draw attention for the long lines of luxury SUVs, security vehicles, and police escorts that accompany him. The sheer size of his fan following makes such arrangements necessary, and videos of his convoys going viral on social media are common. Security around SRK has intensified after he received death threats following the blockbuster success of Pathaan and Jawan. As of October 2023, the actor holds Y+ category security clearance.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan's convoy is one of the most heavily fortified in the film industry, a direct result of ongoing threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His security setup includes heavy police presence, armed personnel, escort vehicles, and a bulletproof car imported for his safety. Every time Salman steps out for a shoot or public event, the scale of his security detail is hard to miss, with paparazzi and media regularly documenting the impressive convoy. The Maharashtra government extended high-level Y+ category security cover to the actor as of 2024-2025, reportedly involving at least 11 personnel.
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan has always traveled with considerable security, especially during film shoots and big public appearances. While his convoy may not be as flashy as younger stars, the huge crowds he attracts make security personnel and escort cars essential. Big events like film premieres and KBC shoots naturally require more security. The Mumbai Police provides Amitabh Bachchan with X-category security, which includes two to four police constables assigned to him on a rotational basis.
Allu Arjun
Allu Arjun's public appearances have taken on a new level of security following the pan-India success of Pushpa. Event appearances, visits to the Hyderabad airport, and film promotions now regularly see the actor moving with multiple black SUVs, private guards, and police management teams to handle the enormous crowds. His convoy during Pushpa 2 promotional activities became a big talking point on social media. Beyond security, the actor travels with a large entourage and a highly customized luxury vanity van named Falcon.
Thalapathy Vijay
Thalapathy Vijay commands massive crowds wherever he goes, whether for public appearances, political meetings, or film events. Since launching his political party TVK and riding on the success of films like Leo and GOAT, Vijay's roadshows and public outings have become grand affairs, regularly featuring long lines of SUVs, security vehicles, and police escorts. Videos from Tamil Nadu showing highways packed with supporters accompanying his convoy during rallies and shoot schedules have frequently gone viral. With Vijay transitioning from superstar to active political figure, security and crowd-control arrangements have only grown bigger.
