Tragedy at Actor Vijay's Rally: 41 Dead in Tamil Nadu Stampede as Survivor Recounts Loss of Friend

Sep 29, 2025 08:10 pm CST

A survivor of the deadly stampede at TVK chief Vijay's political rally in Karur recounts losing his childhood friend among the 41 fatalities. The incident occurred when approximately 30,000 people gathered in an inadequate venue, with witnesses citing Vijay's delayed arrival and venue size as contributing factors to the tragedy.