India, Feb. 14 -- Ahead of Maha Shivratri, a video featuring a fan of Rajinikanth performing a puja and pouring milk in front of an image of the superstar dressed as Lord Shiva has taken social media by storm. The video drew sharp backlash, with several people slamming the act.

Ahead of Maha Shivratri, a fan of Rajinikanth from Madurai, identified as Karthik, conducted a special puja at a temple he has built inside his home, dedicating the ritual to honour the superstar.

He used an image of Rajinikanth as Lord Shiva from the film Uzhaippali. The fan was seen pouring milk and honouring a poster of Rajinikanth dressed as Lord Shiva.

Speaking to ANI, Karthik said, "This was the third consecutive year that Shivaratri puja was being perform...