**‘He Should’ve Never Entered Politics’: Vijay’s Co-Star Reacts to Karur Stampede Tragedy**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 28, 2025, 02:22 PM*
Vinodhini Vaidynathan, actress and Vijay’s co-star from the 2014 film *Jilla*, has raised concerns over the actor-turned-politician’s decision to enter the political arena. Her comments came in response to the tragic stampede at a rally organized by Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday, which claimed at least 39 lives and left over 90 injured.
**Concern Voiced Over Political Entry**
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vinodhini expressed her anguish, writing, “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 heartfelt message highlighted the deep connection Vijay had with his fans as an actor and questioned the necessity of his political involvement.
**Emotional Plea Amidst Tragedy**
Vinodhini further shared an emotional plea directed at Vijay, saying, “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.”
Although she chose not to comment on Vijay’s political career or the ideologies of his party, she expressed that she believes he should have stayed away from politics. “I think he should just not have entered the arena of politics,” she added.
**A Call for Respect and Mourning**
In her tweets, Vinodhini urged the public to mourn the innocent lives lost without politicizing the incident. “But as a person, knowing him to be a mild-mannered, 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 to the Karur Stampede**
The tragedy has elicited shock and condolences from the film fraternity. Actor Vishal described the incident as “heart-wrenching,” while director Pa Ranjith said he was “deeply shocked and pained.”
Arun Vijay raised questions over accountability, asking whether the responsibility lay with Vijay, the government, or the parents who brought their children into the massive crowd.
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As the community mourns this devastating loss, calls for compassion and unity continue to grow, urging everyone to come together in memory of those affected by the Karur stampede.
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