Saralnama: 39 people died in a stampede at actor Vijay's political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. What's next for the superstar-turned-politician? The tragedy unfolded in just 10 minutes. Hundreds of fans chased Vijay's convoy from Namakkal. His closed van window made more people follow him. In Karur, a tree branch fell on the crowd. Panic spread quickly. 10 children and 17 women were among the dead. Chief Minister M K Stalin visited Karur and promised ₹10 lakh compensation to victims' families. Vijay left for Chennai after the incident. The government ordered an inquiry. Police say organizers expected 10,000 people but the crowd was much larger. Vijay's political future now hangs in the balance. (Updated 28 Sep 2025, 11:07 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- : 39 people died in a stampede at actor Vijay's political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu
- What's next for the superstar-turned- politician
- The tragedy unfolded in just 10 minutes