Veteran actor Saravanan who is better known as Chithappu is now a household name thanks to his stint at the 'Bigg Boss 3' show hosted by Kamal Haasan. Even though he was terminated for his open acceptance of groping girls during his college days his popularity is intact among the viewers.

Saravanan has sold his ancestral property in Salem and with that money has built a Vinayakar Veeramuni temple at Vattakadu and the inauguration took place on October 30th. 'Bigg Boss' stars Rythvika, Tharshan, Sandy and Meera Mitun were among the guests who also witnessed the unveiling of the statue of Saravanan's father a policeman at the temple premises. Saravanan has stated that he wanted his father and mother's name to remain forever and that is why he decided to build the temple from the money he got by selling their property.