The Argentine star, fresh from World Cup glory with Argentina, inaugurated the iron-and-fiberglass figure at Sree Bhumi Sporting Club via video link. Crafted in just 40 days, it captures his iconic trophy-lift moment. Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan joined with his son AbRam, posing alongside Messi and teammate Luis Suarez amid cheers. While fans marveled at the massive statue, some criticized the spending and messy crowds after his brief appearance, with the tour continuing to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.
