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Film stars and demi-gods

Surya, one of the big superstar if Tamil cinema, popular among the younger generation has launched his new movie which has been received with adulation by his horde of fans.  As part of the ritual, a huge larger-than-life poster has been erected, garlanded and anointed with water and milk.  A ritual that is normally reserved for temple idols.

Entrance to the local theatre

Queueing up for tickets under the watchful eye of the police in case violence erupts.