Fans build temple for Nidhhi Agerwal, see pics from unveiling ceremony

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal, who has just starred in two Tamil films, was in for a surprise on Sunday as her fans unveiled a temple which they have built for her in Chennai. Several pictures from the unveiling ceremony of the temple have gone viral on social media.

Going by the pictures, fans have installed a large bust of the actress in the shrine and performed a special puja there on Sunday.

Talking to the Times of India newspaper, Agerwal said her fans had unveiled the temple as a 'Valentine’s Day gift'.

“They told me it’s their Valentine’s Day gift to me. I was shocked. I didn’t expect it. But I am also happy and thankful to have fans who shower me with love,” she said.

She went on to reveal that she didn’t know the exact location of the temple but she confirmed it is located in Chennai.

In the past, fans have built temples to several Tamil stars such as MGR, Kushboo, Hansika Motwani and Nayanthara, among others.

Talking about the honour of having a temple in her name so early on in her career, Agerwal said: “I am still so new. I’ve done just two films in Tamil and a few in Telugu and I’m shooting for a couple of them in both languages now. So yes, it’s shocking, but I am also overwhelmed. I didn’t know my fans would go to this extent and do something like this.

“I don’t even have a formal fans' association. I do interact with them on social media, but I haven’t had that chance last year, and in 2021, I’d been caught up with my releases and shoots. I have spoken about wanting to do something for kids and dogs in my interviews. So, I know they have been conducting ‘annadhanam’ for kids and doing welfare activities for animals, which I encourage. But this is unexpected. I just want to say, thank you for all the love. I’m grateful to have such fans,” she said.

On the career front, Nidhhi is waiting to join the sets of her upcoming Telugu film with Pawan Kalyan.