A private temple visit by popular Tamil actor Ajith Kumar turned into a scene of chaos and frenzy as he was mobbed by a large crowd of fans in Palakkad, Kerala. The incident, captured in multiple viral videos, has sparked fresh debates about celebrity privacy and crowd management at public places.
Calm Puja, Chaotic Exit: How the Incident Unfolded
The actor, currently on a break from film shoots and motorsports, visited the Oottukulangara Bhagavathy Temple at Peruvemba in Palakkad with his wife, actress Shalini, and their son, Aadhvik. Inside the temple, Ajith performed his puja peacefully, away from public gaze. The family had hoped for a discreet visit.
However, news of his presence spread rapidly through the area. By the time he finished his prayers and was returning to his car, a massive crowd had gathered outside the temple premises. Viral clips from the scene show fans shouting "AK, Ajith sir..." and his popular moniker "Thala" as they surged towards him, ignoring all barriers.
Despite the escalating situation, Ajith Kumar remained remarkably calm. He is seen in videos politely urging the excited fans to maintain peace and step back. Even as some individuals pushed forward and grabbed him, the actor did not lose his composure or cause a scene.
Police Intervention and Rising Safety Concerns
The situation required immediate police intervention. Personnel on site swiftly moved to form a protective cordon around Ajith and his family. They managed to shield them from the overzealous crowd and ensured their safe exit from the temple premises, averting potential injury.
The widely circulated footage has raised serious questions. Key concerns highlighted by the incident include:
- The handling of large, unruly crowds at public venues.
- The right to privacy of celebrities during personal time.
- The adequacy of security protocols for high-profile visitors at religious sites.
Not an Isolated Case: Other Stars Facing Fan Frenzy
This is not a standalone event in South Indian cinema. A series of similar mobbing incidents involving other top celebrities have been reported recently:
Actor Vijay faced a chaotic situation at Chennai airport upon his return from Malaysia after the audio launch of 'Jana Nayagan'. The pushing crowd caused him to stumble and fall while trying to reach his car, leading to questions about security management.
Actress Sreeleela was mobbed by devotees during her visit to the Tirumala temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi, with visuals of the struggle going viral online.
Actress Samantha encountered a similar frenzy at a store inauguration in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, where her security team had to physically shield her from the crowd.
Actress Nidhhi Agerwal was manhandled by fans at an event in Lulu Mall, Hyderabad. The incident was severe enough for the Hyderabad Police to file a suo motu case.
Ajith Kumar's Current Professional Front
On the work front, Ajith Kumar was recently seen in the comedy-action film 'Good Bad Ugly', directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The movie has been a major commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025. The actor is now gearing up for his next project, tentatively titled 'Adhik'.
