At least 10 feared dead in stampede-like situation at actor Vijay’s rally in Karur

At least 10 people including children are feared dead following a stampede-like situation at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur (Tamil Nadu) on Saturday, news agency PTI reported.

The incident occurred as Vijay’s campaign vehicle moved slowly through a densely packed crowd of supporters. Overcrowding and rising heat caused panic, with several people including party workers and children, fainting and falling. Many were rushed to Karur Medical College Hospital and nearby private hospitals.

VIDEO | Tamil Nadu: Stampede-like situation was witnessed, and many persons, including a few children, fainted in Karur as a massive crowd gathered for TVK chief and actor Vijay’s speech.

The fainted persons were rushed to nearby hospitals in ambulances, and some of them are… pic.twitter.com/DFGH1oH0BI

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 27, 2025

Vijay, who is also the TVK chief, had to abruptly cut short his speech as the crowd became uncontrollable. During the chaos, he was heard calling out from the stage for police assistance, while reports emerged that a child went missing in the throng.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: A large number of people attended the campaign of TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay in Karur

A stampede-like situation reportedly occurred here. Several people fainted and were taken to a nearby hospital. More details are awaited.… pic.twitter.com/4f2Gyrp0v5

— ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2025

Reacting to this, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said in a post on X “The news coming from Karur is worrying. I have called former Minister V Senthilbalaji and Minister Subramanian Ma and the District Collector to provide immediate treatment to the civilians who have fainted due to the crowd and have been admitted to the hospital.”

“I have also ordered the Minister from the nearby Trichy district, Anbil Mahesh, to provide necessary assistance on a war footing. I have also spoken to the ADGP there to take steps to improve the situation as soon as possible. I request the public to cooperate with the doctors and the police.”

The rally, part of Vijay’s ongoing state tour, had drawn massive crowds. Overcrowding and heat-induced distress forced medical teams to intervene and prompted the leader to end his address earlier than planned.