<p>Popular Tamil actor Ajith on Wednesday appealed to his fans, media, and the public not to call him as 'thala' (leader), a title that has now become synonymous with him.</p>.<p>Ajith, who has a huge fan following in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere, is media-shy and does not interact with the press often. In a terse statement issued through his manager Suresh Chandra, Ajith made a fervent appeal to his “genuine fans” not to address him as thala.</p>.<p>“To the respected members of the media, public and genuine fans. I henceforth wish to be referred to as Ajith, Ajith Kumar or just AK and not as ‘Thala’ or any other prefix before by name,” the statement said.</p>.<p>Not just his fans, but media, producers, and distributors also began addressing Ajith as thala over the years. He was given the title for the first time in the 2001-superhit film Dheena.</p>.<p>“I sincerely wish you all a beautiful life filled with good health, happiness, success, peace of mind and contentment forever. Love. Ajith,” the statement further read.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Popular Tamil actor Ajith on Wednesday appealed to his fans, media, and the public not to call him as 'thala' (leader), a title that has now become synonymous with him.</p>.<p>Ajith, who has a huge fan following in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere, is media-shy and does not interact with the press often. In a terse statement issued through his manager Suresh Chandra, Ajith made a fervent appeal to his “genuine fans” not to address him as thala.</p>.<p>“To the respected members of the media, public and genuine fans. I henceforth wish to be referred to as Ajith, Ajith Kumar or just AK and not as ‘Thala’ or any other prefix before by name,” the statement said.</p>.<p>Not just his fans, but media, producers, and distributors also began addressing Ajith as thala over the years. He was given the title for the first time in the 2001-superhit film Dheena.</p>.<p>“I sincerely wish you all a beautiful life filled with good health, happiness, success, peace of mind and contentment forever. Love. Ajith,” the statement further read.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>