Actor Ajith Kumar to get his own temple in Chennai? Fans make a big announcement after unveiling life-size statue

Ajith Kumar's fans have found another way to express their admiration for the actor. In Kovur, near Mangadu in Chennai, the Anaithu Nanbargal Munnetra Kazhagam (ANMK) has unveiled a life-size statue of the star, marking the occasion with an elaborate ceremony featuring milk abhishekam, garlands, aarti and the breaking of 108 coconuts.

The ceremony was held under the leadership of the association's president, Babu. Designed to match Ajith's actual height, the statue was the centrepiece of the celebrations, which have attracted coverage in Tamil Nadu's entertainment media.

‘Our Chief Minister in 2031’

The association's ambitions extend beyond celebrating Ajith's film career. Its members want the actor to enter politics and become Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister in 2031.

Speaking at the unveiling, Babu said the association planned to register itself formally as a political party. He also made it clear that the group wanted Ajith to lead the organisation, with its members positioning themselves as supporters of the actor's proposed political journey.

There is, however, an important distinction: these are the association's ambitions, not a political announcement from Ajith himself. The actor has not indicated that he intends to enter politics.

From a statue to a temple?

The association has another ambitious proposal in mind: a temple dedicated to Ajith in Kovur. Babu announced plans for a structure spread across 3,000 square feet, adding another dimension to the group's celebrations in the actor's honour.

For now, the temple remains a proposal, with no confirmation that construction has begun. Still, the plan underlines the lengths to which the association is prepared to go to celebrate its favourite star.

Ajith, meanwhile, has kept his distance from organised fan-club politics. While his supporters continue to imagine a political future for him, whether the actor shares that vision remains an open question.

A life-size statue, 108 coconuts and a proposed temple make for an elaborate tribute. But for all the political excitement surrounding the celebrations, Ajith's own plans remain the biggest unanswered question.