Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay faced the spotlight during a campaign rally in Puducherry on Saturday. A video that has gone viral shows Vijay greeting supporters from his vehicle while an elderly man in the crowd is pushed aside by a member of his security team to clear the path.
Netizens REACT To Viral Video Of Thalapathy Vijay
The viral video has triggered strong reactions online. Some praised Jana Nayagan actor for stepping in, while others recalled the tragic Karur stampede during his rally last year.
One user wrote, “He has to be very careful in case one more death is recorded, then he has to say bye-bye to 2026 elections.”
Another commented, “Security doing their job, but Vijay sir is doing his duty as a human. Thalapathy for a reason!”
A third criticised and said, “Was he plucking hair when his bodyguard pointed a gun at the head of the elderly man. Don’t create fake dramas as you are already exposed.”
One fan praised him and said, “That’s his true nature.”
Vijay’s Past Rally Tragedy
Vijay officially launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in 2024. He also announced that his upcoming film Jana Nayagan would be his last cinematic project as he focuses entirely on politics.
The Puducherry incident brought back memories of the Karur rally in September 2025, where overcrowding caused a stampede, leading to 41 deaths and around 100 injuries. Victims included nine children, 18 women, and 14 men, with the youngest only two years old. The rally had between 27,000 and 50,000 attendees in a venue built for only 10,000, and a nearly seven-hour delay in Vijay’s arrival worsened the situation.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues to probe the Karur tragedy. Vijay has alleged it was part of a “joint machination” or conspiracy against his political ambitions. The Tamil Nadu government provided Rs 10 lakh to each bereaved family, and Vijay announced an additional Rs 20 lakh per family.
