Those days, films, especially those of Rajini and Kamal used to have references to their predecessors Shivaji and MGR. Following the trend, films of current superstars also have references to Rajini and Kamal. As though passing on the baton, films these days have strong references to Ajith more than anyone. The following list is proof of this. Whether the industry is doing this to easily engage the audience is a long discussion. At the end of the day, if there is Thala, there is celebration, and that is what you and I want right?
VAALU
Simbu and Hansika go to watch Billa. The film also has Simbu uttering a lot of references to being a fan of Thala.
REMO
The latest film to flaunt references to Ajith is Remo. Spoiler alert! In the intro scene, Sivakarthikeyan is seen dancing for Aaluma Doluma. In another scene, there are Billa's designs in the background.
SETHUPATHI
Vijay Sethupathi dances along with his kids for Ajith's Aaluma Doluma.
VINNAITHAANDI VARUVAAYA
Simbu narrates his story to VTV Ganesh, referring to Billa. Him saying "Thala mathiri oruthar nala than idhula nadikka mudiyum" seals things.
MAAYAVI
Suriya is seen borrowing money for the first day first show celebrations of Ajith’s Attakasam.
MAAPILLAI
Dhanush acts as a die hard fan of Ajith. There is an entire sequence describing his outburst when the theatre owner refuses tickets for him.
SILAMBATTAM
Simbu in Ajith's Billa countenance steals the show.
JIL JUNG JUCK
Right after the song Red Roadu there is a sequence where the three friends are amazed to see a cut out of Ajith light up.
AADAMA JAICHOMADA
Karunakaran while running from kidnappers enters a theatre where Ajith's Arrambam is playing.
KALI
When Dulquer returns home, he finds his neighbour's son jumping on the sofa, dancing for Aaluma Doluma which is playing on the TV
