Vijay shares video of Tamil Nadu’s first rally after Karur stampede, thanks fans
After the tragic stampede in Karur, actor-turned-politician Vijay held a major rally in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. Later he shared a video of the rally on social media.
Actor and politician Vijay on Thursday held his first public rally in Tamil Nadu’s Erode district after the Karur stampede on September 27, in which 41 people were killed. The 51-year-old shared a video on Instagram showing the crowd numbers, posting a message that read, “Thank you Erode.” The post highlighted the excitement of his fans and supporters, who came in large numbers to see the actor-turned-politician.
The event became a focal point as thousands of supporters gathered, indicating significant anticipation over Vijay’s entry in next year’s assembly elections. The rally was carefully organized with tight security to prevent any mishap like the recent tragedy.
Vijay is also gearing up For his last film, Jan Naygan, As an actor, he was seen shooting the crowd while holding his phone in selfie videos. As he turned his camera to give a glimpse of the throng of people who had come to join the rally, fans cheered him.
His appearance was followed by silence from Vijay, who did not speak publicly about the Karur tragedy until a month after the incident. On Thursday, he launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government at a public meeting in Erode, accusing it of failed governance, unfulfilled promises and corruption. He Called DMK an “evil force” Projecting his Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) as “clean” and a “pure force” ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
Authorities took extra precautions by deploying heavy security in Erode and maintaining strict security measures throughout the event. This was a direct response to concerns raised after the Karur stampede, which left 41 people dead, and Vijay himself looked worried during his speech. According to reports, at one point a supporter climbed a ladder to get closer to Vijay. After the man came down on Vijay’s request, the actor responded with a kiss, sending a wave of joy across the crowd.
Addressing the rumors and criticism spread after the stampede, Vijay said, “In this time of silence and mourning, meaningless rumors and malicious political stories were spread and imposed on us. All this will be destroyed with the support of law and truth.”
Meanwhile Vijay Jan Naygan Set to premiere on January 9. This is believed to be his 69th and final film as a lead actor, as he focuses his attention towards politics. The audio launch of the film is scheduled to take place in Malaysia on 27th December. Its release is considered an important milestone in his career, particularly because it coincided with his growing political ambitions.
