Friday, March 21, 2008

Robot varudhu oram po – a distinct fan & an auto!!

If MGR was a rage among rikshawalas – it is our Superstar for auto drivers. The moment Superstar’s new movie announced or strongly speculated – you can see the movie’s name painted/imprinted in countless autos all over Tamil Nadu especially in Chennai city.

Canvas becomes black board

As Rajini fans started switching over to society friendly mode of celebrations – these auto drivers too have started thinking differently. Why not use the movie name or Superstar’s name for a good cause? Or use the rear canvas for something which is meaningful?

Messageful and meaningful autos

As a result, we could find some interesting and at the same time useful inspirations. These ranges from Superstar’s quotes, one liners, punch dialogues. Why, even some print Thirukural and relate it to Superstar and his life. (I have seen many Thirukural autos in the city like this!)

Sambo Siva Sambo, ROBOT varudhu oram po

Recently I came across one such auto in the city. I was awestruck by the message it carried in the canvas along with Robot promo – ‘Sambo Siva Sambo, ROBOT varudhu oram po.’ I speeded my bike and went parallel to him and requested him to halt for a few seconds for a photograph.

Just ZOOM the picture and read the words

1) In the back canvas there was a quote which highlighted the importance of education.

2) Another quote stressed the importance of service to poor – “Hands which serve poor are holier than the hands which pray in temple.” (How much TRUE these words are…!!)

3) Importance of reading books and maintaining library – “Instead of building street corner temples, we should build library, which would open the eyes of knowledge”

It is very much pleasing to see such a ‘hit on the nail’ promo for education, service and knowledge by a fan of Superstar Rajini.

A salute to Mr.Socrates Uyirovian, the distinct fan and concerned auto driver. Those who speak other way about fan clubs and fans would feel shame if happened to see this.

Really this ‘not-so-educated’ auto brother, is several steps ahead all of us….

Any objection friends?

* Click the above photograph to ZOOM and read the texts painted in the auto

- Sundar