In Tamil Nadu, it’s a common tradition for fans to display enormous banners or posters in honour of their favourite film stars or political leaders. Today, the entire state is abuzz with celebrations for the birthday of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MGR. Party members and ardent fans are enthusiastically participating in various festivities.
A particular banner from the Tiruppattur district has become an online sensation, provoking laughter among netizens.
#JustIn | எம்.ஜி.ஆர் பிறந்தநாளுக்கு நடிகர் அரவிந்த்சாமிக்கு பேனர் வைத்த திருப்பத்தூர் மாவட்ட அதிமுகவினர்!#SunNews | #MGR | #AIADMK pic.twitter.com/Jd5wlXdZWz
— Sun News (@sunnewstamil) January 17, 2024
Erected by the ADMK branch secretary Ananraj in the Keezhmittaalam panchayat of Tiruppattur district, the banner showcases past and present leaders of ADMK, including ex-CM Jayalalithaa, ex-CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and notably, a life-size image of actor Aravind Samy portraying MGR in the 2021 film “Thalaivii.”
This film is a biographical drama recounting the life of ex-CM Jayalalithaa, chronicling her journey from a film actress to a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu politics. Aravind Samy plays the role of MGR in the film, sharing significant screen time with Kangana Ranaut, who portrays Jayalalithaa.
It remains unclear whether the inclusion of Aravind Samy’s picture in the banner was intentional or an unintentional mistake. Questions arise as to why the party members chose an actor’s portrayal of MGR rather than using the original image of MGR himself. In response to online trolling, it appears that the image of Aravind Samy has been covered with another poster featuring the authentic picture of MGR.
AIADMK in Tirupattur celebrates MGR's 107th birthday, but controversy arises as Aravind Samy is favored on banners. After local outrage, MGR posters replace those featuring Aravind Samy's face. #MGR #birthday pic.twitter.com/5NG6r1wEdG
— Rajalakshmi sampath (@Rajalakshmi2398) January 17, 2024
The incident adds a touch of humour to the celebrations, while highlighting the unpredictable nature of such events in the age of social media.
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