**“He Should’ve Never Entered Politics”: Vijay’s Co-Star Reacts to Karur Stampede Tragedy**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 28, 2025, 02:22 PM*
The recent tragic stampede at a rally organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in Karur, Tamil Nadu, has sparked widespread shock and grief. The devastating incident, which occurred on Saturday, claimed at least 39 lives and left over 90 injured.
Vinodhini Vaidynathan, who starred alongside Vijay in the 2014 film *Jilla*, expressed deep concern and questioned Vijay’s decision to enter politics.
**A Heartfelt Question**
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vaidynathan wrote,
> “I love Vijay sir, the actor. I worked with him in *Jilla*. So much love was showered upon him by the people of Tamil Nadu when he was only an actor. He was the undisputed leader of the film industry. Why oh why did he have to enter politics?”
Her words reflect the disappointment of many fans who admired Vijay in his cinematic career and are now grappling with the grim consequences linked to his political pursuits.
**An Emotional Plea**
Vaidynathan continued with an emotional message addressing Vijay directly:
> “My brother, I truly don’t know how you are going to handle this guilt. He is an extremely nice person at heart. The hate he is receiving now feels personal.”
She clarified that her criticism was not about his political ideology but rather the tragic fallout of the rally. In another tweet, she added,
> “I think he should just not have entered the arena of politics.”
**Request for Compassion**
Highlighting Vijay’s character as a mild-mannered and kind-hearted individual, Vaidynathan called for compassion and unity in the face of tragedy:
> “As a person, knowing him to be a soft-spoken, kind-hearted human being, I’m sure he is truly devastated by the deaths of so many innocent people. Please don’t politicize this incident. Let us mourn the deaths of these innocent souls in deep sorrow. Let us not be consumed by hate. Please.”
**Celebrity Reactions**
The Karur tragedy has also drawn responses from other prominent figures in the film industry. Actor Vishal described the incident as “heart-wrenching,” while director Pa Ranjith expressed being “deeply shocked and pained.”
Actor Arun Vijay raised critical questions about accountability, asking whether the blame rests with Vijay, the government, or the parents who brought their children into such a crowded rally.
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As Tamil Nadu mourns the loss of dozens of innocent lives, calls for restraint and empathy resonate across cinematic and political circles alike. The focus now remains on supporting the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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