Delhi Metro warns content creators over viral phone-sticking reels; says 'necessary action' will be taken

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has warned social media content creators against sticking mobile phones to Metro train windows to shoot reels, saying such stunts could cause inconvenience or even injury to passengers.

The warning comes after several videos showing influencers attaching their phones to Metro train windows to capture moving shots surfaced on social media. The trend has gained attention in recent days, with creators using the technique while dancing or performing other stunts on Metro platforms.

DMRC said it has taken note of the videos and is viewing the matter seriously. The corporation warned that such activities could inconvenience or injure other passengers and could also damage the phones being used.

The Metro authority said necessary action would be taken against content creators found filming such videos on Delhi Metro premises. It also urged creators to refrain from shooting such content inside Metro stations or trains.

What is the viral Delhi Metro phone-sticking trend?

The trend involves attaching a mobile phone to the outside of a Metro train window and recording a video as the train moves. In some videos, creators are seen dancing on the platform before running alongside the moving train, creating the impression that they are chasing it.

The trend gained widespread attention after Delhi-based influencer Nikhil Kochar shared a video on Instagram showing what appeared to be his phone attached to a Metro train while he danced on the platform. The video reportedly crossed 135 million views.

Following the video's popularity, other social media users also began recreating similar clips at Metro stations.

The videos have also left social media users wondering how the stunts are filmed. In some cases, the phone is reportedly removed before the train begins moving, while another person inside the train records the creator from the window.

However, DMRC has raised concerns over passenger safety and the possibility of others attempting to recreate the trend without understanding the risks involved.

The corporation has urged commuters and content creators to follow Metro rules and avoid filming stunts or carrying out activities that could inconvenience passengers or affect the safe operation of Metro services.