A view of Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy hill temple in Palani. File
| Photo Credit: G. Karthikeyan
The administration of the famed Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple at Palani in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu lodged a formal police complaint following an incident where a youth allegedly played a film song of actor-politician Vijay over the temple’s public address system, officials said on Friday (February 13, 2026).
The incident, which took place at the ‘Yaanai Paadhai’ (elephant path) area of the hill shrine, has sparked a row after a video of the act went viral on social media platforms.
According to temple sources, the youth gained unauthorised access to the microphone station, typically used for security announcements and broadcasting devotional hymns, during a brief period when staff members were away from the desk.
He reportedly connected his mobile phone to the audio console to play the track.
The viral footage, which was initially uploaded on Instagram, shows the individual recording the stunt while the high-decibel film music echoes through the temple corridors.
The complaint was lodged against the unknown person on February 12. The FIR was registered under sections 299 (malicious act intended to outrage religious feelings) and 302 of BNS.
Police sources said efforts are on to identify the youth and his accomplices.
Meanwhile, the temple administration has reportedly ordered an internal inquiry into the security lapse.
Published – February 13, 2026 01:40 pm IST
