**‘He Should’ve Never Entered Politics’: Vijay’s Co-Star Reacts After 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 sent shockwaves across the state. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, claimed at least 39 lives and left over 90 people injured.
In the wake of this heartbreaking event, Vinodhini Vaidynathan, Vijay’s co-star in the 2014 film *Jilla*, voiced her concerns and emotions regarding the tragedy and Vijay’s political journey.
### Concern Voiced Over Vijay’s Political Entry
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vinodhini expressed her deep love and admiration for Vijay as an actor and questioned his decision to enter politics. She 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?”*
### An Emotional Plea Amidst the Crisis
Vinodhini went on to address Vijay directly, reflecting on the difficult position he must be in following the tragedy.
*”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 also clarified that she had refrained from commenting on his political career or party ideologies, emphasizing,
*”I think he should just not have entered the arena of politics.”*
### Request for Respect and Compassion
Understanding the gravity of the loss, Vinodhini appealed to the public to refrain from politicizing the incident and to mourn the deceased with dignity.
*”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 Responses to the Tragedy
The stampede has sparked widespread shock and condolences from the entertainment community. Actor Vishal described the incident as “heart-wrenching,” while director Pa Ranjith shared that he was “deeply shocked and pained.”
Actor Arun Vijay raised critical questions about accountability, asking whether the blame lies with Vijay himself, the government, or the parents who brought their children to such a massive crowd, highlighting the complexity surrounding the tragedy.
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As Tamil Nadu mourns the loss of innocent lives, the Karur stampede serves as a grim reminder of the challenges and responsibilities that come with public political life, especially when leaders transition from other fields. Let us join in solidarity to support the victims’ families and hope for safer public gatherings in the future.
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