Tragic Stampede at Actor Vijay's Tamil Nadu Rally Claims 40 Lives Including Mother Brought by Son to See His Hero

Sep 28, 2025 07:18 pm CST

A devastating stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district resulted in 40 fatalities, including 55-year-old Jaya who was brought by her son Murugan to see his idol. Authorities cite poor crowd management, insufficient resources, and a 7-hour delay as contributing factors to the tragedy that occurred when 27,000 people gathered instead of the expected 10,000. Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a judicial investigation.