Kollywood actors turn activists when the DMK is not in power but become angels of silence when the DMK is in power. For all the noise they made in 2020 during custodial death case of father and son Jayaraj and Bennix, there has not been even a whimper in the recent custodial death of temple guard Ajithkumar in Sivaganga.
What Happened?
Ajith Kumar, a 27-year-old youth from Thirubhuvanam in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district, died after allegedly being subjected to custodial violence by a special police team. The incident has triggered widespread outrage across the state, drawing comparisons to the 2020 custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Bennix in Sathankulam.
According to reports, Ajith Kumar worked as a security guard at the Bhadrakalyamman temple in Madapuram. On 27 June 2025, a woman named Sivagami, accompanied by her daughter Nikitha, visited the temple. Sivagami, who has mobility issues, arrived in a car and handed over the vehicle keys to Ajith Kumar. As he did not know how to drive, he arranged for someone else to park the car and later returned the keys.
Subsequently, Nikitha alleged that 9.5 sovereigns of gold jewelry and ₹2,500 in cash had gone missing from the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the Thirubhuvanam police. Without registering a formal FIR, police officers reportedly detained Ajith Kumar and held him in the temple’s cowshed, where he was subjected to a violent assault by a special police unit. He died as a result of the injuries sustained during the interrogation.
Following public outcry, five police personnel involved in the incident have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. The Tamil Nadu government has announced that the investigation will be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and a judicial inquiry is also underway.
Actor Arya’s Evasion Of Questions On Custodial Death Case
In this context, actor Arya (Jamshad Cethirakath) was questioned by journalists in Chennai for his views on the incident. When asked why the film industry had remained silent this time, Arya declined to respond, saying only, “Next Anna.. Next..” before moving on. The video of the exchange has since gone viral on social media, drawing both criticism and support.
ஏன் நடிகர்கள் அஜித்குமார் இறப்பு பற்றி வாய்திறக்க மாடேங்கராங்க..!!#JusticeForAjithkumar pic.twitter.com/VQUrVvxnjo
— Kavi – Say No To Drugs and DMK (@kavii_talks) July 5, 2025
While some users accused the actor of ignoring police brutality under the current DMK government, others questioned whether film personalities should be expected to comment on every issue.
(With inputs from One India Tamil)
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