Actor Ajith Kumar.
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Tamil cinema superstar Ajith Kumar expressed displeasure on Tuesday with his fans for using the slogan Kadavule…Ajithey and urged them to avoid adding superlatives or prefixes before his name .The term Kadavule translates to ‘God’ in Tamil. According to media reports, it gained traction following an interview where the phrase was first mentioned.
The actor’s publicist, Suresh Chandra, took to X to share an official statement on behalf of Ajith Kumar in both Tamil and English. In the statement, the superstar urged his fans to focus on their lives and refrain from public sloganeering.
“Of late, a certain factor has been disturbing me. In particular, the slogan Kadavule…Ajithey has been publicly recited at various events and gatherings. I am uncomfortable with superlatives or any kind of prefix being mentioned alongside my name. I prefer being addressed by my name or my initials,” read the statement.
Ajith Kumar, aged 53, is one of the most popular southern stars with over 60 films to his credit, including hits such as Aasai, Kadhal Kottai, Citizen, Villain, Varalaru, Billa and Mangatha.
Urging his fans to focus on their professional and personal well-being, the actor and motor racing enthusiast added, “I take this opportunity to request all those who indulge in this slogan-shouting practice in public places to stop this with immediate effect and restrain themselves from doing so ever again.
“My sincere request to everyone is to work hard, play hard without hurting anyone, look after your respective families, and be law-abiding citizens. Live and let live.”
Ajith Kumar will next be seen in Vidaamuyarchi, co-starring Trisha, Arjun Sarja, and Regina Cassandra, as well as in Good Bad Ugly, which also features Trisha. His last film, Thunivu, was released in 2023.
Published – December 11, 2024 12:21 pm IST
