Director, producer, and actor Sasikumar's photos from his recent Sabarimala pilgrimage have gone viral. Hailing from Madurai, Sasikumar began his career as an actor and assistant director.

A photo of 28 Kerala police personnel posing on the hallowed 18 steps, called 'Pathinettampadi' of the Sabarimala temple triggered widespread outrage among devotees and Hindu organisations.