Palakkad witnessed a grand tribute to legendary singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam on March 31, as a 10-foot statue sculpted by Unni Kanayi was unveiled at the VT Bhattathiripad Cultural Complex by MM Keeravani and SP Charan.

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Kamal Haasan, expressing his emotions, thanked the organisers and called the gesture a testament to SPB’s greatness, recalling their close bond. Rajinikanth described SPB as a “Gaana Gandharva,” sharing an anecdote of the singer performing non-stop for fellow passengers during a flight, highlighting his generosity and passion for music.

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The celebrations later moved to Fort Maidan, where thousands attended Sangeetha Megham, a tribute concert organised by the Singers Association of Malayalam Movies, featuring performances by leading artistes in honour of SPB’s legacy.