While shooting for Pocket Gangsters, Vijay Raaz was badly hurt. Co-actor Madhur Mittal has a one-on-one combat with Vijay, who portrays a gangster in the movie.

Vijay was thrown off guard, nevertheless he resumed as it was a one take movie. He was taken to a clinic after the shoot and the doctor reported it was a minor injury with swellings. He prescribed him some medications, and gave him painkillers for the time being.