The Dasara celebrations in Mangaluru this year featured a star-studded moment when Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt attended, exciting fans. Arriving via private jet, Sanjay first visited the Kateel Durga Parameshwari temple to show his respect. He then went to the Biruver Kudla grounds to take part in the Oodhu Pooja, a ritual linked to the tiger dance, which thrilled the crowd. Welcomed with enthusiastic cheers as 'Sanju Baba', he expressed his happiness, saying, “I’m delighted to be in Mangaluru,” and praised the locals' hospitality. Sanjay reassured fans about his well-being and shared how thrilled he was watching the tiger dance performances. He also thrilled the audience by reciting his famous Pachaas tola dialogue, receiving thunderous applause. He wrapped up his visit with a visit to the Kudroli Gokarnath Temple before returning to Mumbai, where he paid his respects to the family of the late Maharashtra politician Baba Siddique.