Ma Subramanian, the state's health minister, said at least 40 people were injured at the event, and that the death toll included eight children.
Vijay, one of Tamil cinema's biggest actors for three decades, has drawn massive crowds to his public meetings since launching his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in 2024.
Indian media reports, quoting local officials, said the stampede was triggered when a group of Vijay's supporters and fans fell while trying to get close to his bus.
Footage also showed Vijay throwing water bottles from the top of the vehicle to fainting supporters during the rally, and calling for police help when the crowd became uncontrollable.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X: "The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening."
Source: https://news.sky.com/story/vijay-ra...at-event-for-indian-actor-politician-13439774
Vijay, one of Tamil cinema's biggest actors for three decades, has drawn massive crowds to his public meetings since launching his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in 2024.
Indian media reports, quoting local officials, said the stampede was triggered when a group of Vijay's supporters and fans fell while trying to get close to his bus.
Footage also showed Vijay throwing water bottles from the top of the vehicle to fainting supporters during the rally, and calling for police help when the crowd became uncontrollable.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X: "The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening."
Source: https://news.sky.com/story/vijay-ra...at-event-for-indian-actor-politician-13439774