SaralnamaBefore the stampede: Vijay faced run-ins with DMK and police. A court intervened on rally conditions. At the Karur event, an overloaded tree branch fell. Panic spread in the crowd. 38 people died, including 16 women and 6 children. Over 100 are in hospitals. Dr Sundaresan said 48 are being treated at Karur Medical College. Permission was for 10,000 people, but nearly 30,000 gathered. CM Stalin flew to Trichy at 1 am. The government announced ₹10 lakh compensation per victim. Vijay returned to Chennai, avoiding media. The incident highlights the mix of Tamil Nadu's movie fandom and politics. (Updated 28 Sep 2025, 00:48 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Before the stampede: Vijay faced run-ins with DMK and police
- A court intervened on rally conditions
- At the Karur event, an overloaded tree branch fell