CM Vijay dancing to ‘Thalapathy Kacheri’? Viral Udupi Janmashtami video has a twist

A man who closely resembles actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay became one of the unexpected attractions at Udupi’s Krishna Janmashtami and Vitlapindi celebrations, with videos of his appearance quickly gaining attention on social media.

The Vijay lookalike was seen travelling through Udupi’s famous Rathabeedi area in an open vehicle. Black-clad security personnel and another vehicle moved ahead of him, creating what appeared to be a VIP-style procession.

Standing in the open vehicle, the impersonator waved to people lining the streets and also danced during the celebrations. His hairstyle, appearance, expressions and mannerisms reportedly reminded onlookers of Vijay, prompting several people to take out their phones and record the moment.

The moment that had people looking twice

The unusual sight quickly became a talking point among people attending the festival. With the crowd responding to the lookalike's waves and filming his movements, the scene gave the traditional celebrations an unexpected celebrity-style twist.

Social media users also shared the footage, with some initially reacting as though Vijay himself had made a surprise appearance before the identity of the man became clear.

The person seen in the videos was not Vijay, but an impersonator who bears a strong resemblance to the actor.

Udupi celebrations provide the backdrop

The appearance took place during Udupi’s annual Krishna Janmashtami celebrations and the associated Vitlapindi festival, which features processions, traditional performances, colourful costumes and the ceremonial breaking of curd pots.

Thousands of devotees and visitors gathered in the coastal Karnataka town for the festivities, creating a large audience for the unusual appearance.

The Vijay impersonator therefore became an unexpected part of a celebration otherwise centred on traditional religious and cultural events.

The viral moment also highlights Vijay’s popularity beyond Tamil Nadu. His films have a substantial following among audiences in Karnataka, and the lookalike’s appearance provided fans with an unexpected encounter during one of Udupi’s biggest annual celebrations.

The combination of a familiar celebrity resemblance, a large festive crowd and the VIP-style vehicle procession helped the footage attract attention online.

Another lookalike made the scene even more unusual

The episode became even more striking when a person resembling Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also seen at the celebrations. According to reports, the two impersonators met, shook hands and posed for photographs, creating another viral moment from the festival.

The encounter added another layer to an already unusual scene, with images and videos of the two lookalikes circulating on social media.

What began as a traditional festival procession quickly turned into a social media talking point after the Vijay lookalike's appearance was captured on camera.

For people at the event, the surprise was not a celebrity appearance but the striking resemblance of an impersonator who managed to attract attention simply by taking part in the celebrations.

The episode has given Udupi’s Janmashtami festivities an unexpected pop-culture moment, while once again showing how quickly unusual scenes from major public celebrations can travel online.