Josh Hutcherson greeted with Mockingjay Salute

Actor Josh Hutcherson was greeted with a salute typical to his 'Hunger Games' films, when he arrived to witness a match in his hometown college.

The 21-year-old actor decided to show up at the University of Kentucky Wildcats at his hometown to cheer up the basketball team, who were competing against Louisville Cardinals, reported E!Online.

When the actor arrived, thousands of fans greeted him with a Mockingjay Salute by raising three fingers to the sky just like his character Peeta (Josh) does in the film series.

Hutcherson gave a bright smile after witnessing the salute.