{
  "id": 5975476,
  "title": "Not CM Thalapathy Vijay, But His Look-Alike! Dance At Udupi’s Vitlapindi Festival Goes Viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/not-cm-thalapathy-vijay-but-his-look-alike-dance-at-udupis-vitlapindi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T12:09:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/not-cm-thalapathy-vijay-but-his-look-alike-dance-at-udupis-vitlapindi-festival-goes-viral"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Udupi, Karnataka, a striking look-alike of Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay took center stage during the Vitlapindi festival, captivating onlookers with his dance moves. Videos of the man, clad in black and traveling in an open vehicle flanked by security personnel in black, went viral on social media. The crowd, amused by his resemblance to the popular actor, cheered and waved as the doppelgänger joined the festivities, performing in a manner reminiscent of Vijay's dance style. The Vitlapindi festival, celebrated as part of the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, is renowned for its traditional costumes and performances. The emergence of the Vijay look-alike added an unexpected twist to the event, drawing attention from both locals and visitors alike.",
  "summary": "A man bearing a striking resemblance to Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay grabbed attention during the Vitlapindi festival in Udupi, Karnataka, after videos of him dancing amid the celebrations went viral on social media. The Vijay impersonator travelled through the famous Rathabeedi area in an open vehicle. Black-clad security personnel and a black car moved ahead of the vehicle, creating a VIP-style…",
  "key_points": [
    "Vijay look-alike performs at Udupi's Vitlapindi festival",
    "Doppelgänger dances in Vijay's signature style",
    "Viral videos show crowd's amusement and cheers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}