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In the latest instance, fans of Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar have attracted widespread attention by installing a statue of the actor and performing a traditional milk consecration ritual. The unusual celebration has sparked conversations on social media, highlighting the lengths to which admirers go to express their affection for their favourite stars."},{"text":"The event reportedly took place in Kovur, near Mangadu on the outskirts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The statue was installed under the leadership of Babu, president of an organisation called Anaithu Nanbargal Munnetra Kazhagam. Following the installation, fans performed a milk abhishekam on the idol as a mark of devotion. The gathering also included rituals to ward off the evil eye, the breaking of 108 coconuts and enthusiastic chants of “Jai Ajith.” Videos capturing these celebrations have circulated widely across social media platforms, drawing attention from fans and the general public alike."},{"text":"The celebrations have also triggered fresh discussions about the intense fan culture surrounding Tamil cinema. In the past, similar displays of devotion have included the construction of a temple for actress Khushbu and the erection of enormous cut-outs for prominent stars such as Nayanthara. Ajith's admirers have now added another example to this growing list of fan-driven celebrations. While such gestures are often viewed as expressions of affection and loyalty, they also underline the extraordinary emotional connection that audiences develop with film personalities in Tamil Nadu."},{"text":"Babu's remarks during the event have added a political dimension to the celebrations. He reportedly described Ajith as the only capable leader who could politically challenge Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay. He also indicated that the organisation was considering the possibility of constructing a temple dedicated to Ajith in the future. However, no confirmed details about such a project have emerged. Ajith, who has largely maintained a distance from active politics, has not been reported to have responded to these declarations. The episode nevertheless demonstrates how celebrity admiration in Tamil Nadu can extend beyond cinema into public celebrations, political speculation and ambitious plans by devoted fans."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"srks-king-roar-qaatil-or-aashiq","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"SRK’s ‘King’ Roar: Qaatil or Aashiq?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/ciBuVMD_PCYcsT8q_king.JPG?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C17%2C450%2C222&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-10-27T04:55:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"aditis-unforgettable-screen-magic","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Aditi’s Unforgettable Screen Magic"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/Z96XJndAxsiBvw27_aditiraoi.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-10-27T09:32:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"rajamoulis-biggest-dream-longest-wait","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Rajamouli’s Biggest Dream, Longest 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