A fan from Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district has taken admiration for actress Samantha to a new level by constructing a temple in her honour. Sandeep, a devoted admirer, built a small shrine featuring a gold-coloured statue of Samantha and organised special celebrations on the occasion of her birthday on Monday, April 28.
Marking the event, Sandeep cut a cake in front of the statue and arranged annadanam (food donation) for visitors at the temple. A video capturing the celebrations has since gone viral on social media, drawing varied reactions from netizens. While many praised the fan’s devotion, others questioned the need for such extravagant displays of admiration.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion, reminiscent of similar instances in Tamil Nadu where fans constructed temples for actresses such as Khushbu, Nayanthara, and Hansika.
Meanwhile, Samantha, who is currently on a break from acting, is preparing for her return to the big screen. Reports indicate that she is working as a producer on an upcoming film and is also set to make her acting comeback with a major project.