News Desk - Football has once again taken over Kerala, with Thiruvananthapuram joining other parts of the state in celebrating the FIFA World Cup through giant cut-outs, flags and fan displays. Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence is especially visible, with life-size and oversized posters drawing attention across the city.

The football craze is not limited to one neighbourhood but is part of a wider state-wide tradition, where fans decorate streets, homes and public spaces with the colours of their favourite teams and players. Giant cut-outs of Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar have appeared in different parts of Kerala, while some fans have gone further by building themed displays and even turning their homes into football shrines. The enthusiasm has made Kerala one of the most visible football-fan hubs in India, often attracting attention far beyond the state.

The Thiruvananthapuram displays are part of this larger mood, with Ronaldo cut-outs becoming a major attraction for local fans and passersby. The scale of the decorations reflects how deeply football is followed in Kerala, where World Cup seasons are treated almost like festivals and often bring communities together in public celebrations. Social media has amplified the buzz, helping the images of the giant cut-outs spread quickly online.

Kerala’s Ronaldo cut-outs are more than decorations they are a symbol of the state’s intense football culture and World Cup passion. Thiruvananthapuram has become part of that larger spectacle, with fans turning the city into a vibrant tribute to the game and one of its biggest global stars.