Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Mixed New Year Celebrations in India
New Year 2026 was celebrated differently across India.
In Mumbai, many people were disappointed because there were fewer fireworks and a huge crowd at Marine Drive.
Some even said they won't go there again for New Year.
Meanwhile, in Chennai, the celebrations were vibrant with tight security and many people visited temples.
Rajinikanth, a famous actor, greeted his fans and shared a special message from his old movie 'Muthu'.
He also visited a temple for his New Year prayers.
However, in Kanyakumari, people were disappointed because they couldn't see the sunrise due to cloudy weather.
Overall, the New Year was a mix of fun and disappointment for many.
Mumbaikars were disappointed with the low-key New Year celebrations at Marine Drive, with fewer fireworks and massive crowds.
Rajinikanth greeted fans outside his residence and shared a special New Year message using a dialogue from his film 'Muthu'.
Tamil Nadu celebrated New Year 2026 with vibrant festivities, temple visits, and tight security, ensuring no major incidents.
Chennai Police deployed over 1.10 lakh personnel statewide to maintain safety during the celebrations.
Rajinikanth visited the Raghavendra temple in Triplicane for his customary New Year pooja after greeting his fans.
- Who
- Rajinikanth, fans, Mumbaikars, Tamil Nadu residents
- What
- New Year 2026 celebrations, Rajinikanth's social media message, disappointing Marine Drive event, vibrant celebrations in Tamil Nadu
- When
- New Year 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, Chennai, Kanyakumari
- Why
- To celebrate the New Year and greet fans
- Actor
- Rajinikanth
- Event
- New Year 2026
- Film Reference
- Muthu
- Upcoming Film
- Jailer 2
- Production House
- Sun Pictures
- Director
- Nelson
- Box Office Collection (Jailer 1)
- Rs 650 crores
- Location
- Mumbai, Chennai, Kanyakumari
- Weather
- Rainy
- Police Personnel Deployed
- 1.10 lakh
Sources
Rajinikanth welcomes new year 2026 in style: Greets fans outside home and shares iconic ‘Muthu’ dialogue
TN ushers in 2026 with night of revelry, early morning temple visits; cops say no loss of lives
