Scattered footwear shows the horrific scale of stampede at Vijay's Karur rally

A stampede broke out during actor and TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27. The major tragedy left over 30 dead.

Published on: Sep 28, 2025, 15:19:34 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A stampede, which was caused by a sudden surge of the crowd at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Kurur, killed over 30 people, leaving several injured. A video has surfaced on social media showing the spot where the horror event occurred.

The site of a stampede in Kurur, where over 30 people were killed. (X/@ANI)

“Visuals from the spot where a stampede took place yesterday during a political rally of TVK Chief Actor Vijay, killing 39 people,” ANI tweeted while sharing a video.

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The chilling video shows the site of the stampede with footwear scattered everywhere. It also shows half-torn posters which were put up for the election rally of Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

What happened at the rally?

DGP in charge of Tamil Nadu, G Venkatraman, said that the actor-politician arrived late at the event. Reportedly, he reached the rally after 7:30 pm, while the event was scheduled for 3:00 pm and lots of people gathered at the venue during that time. However, the official added that the exact reasons behind the tragedy will be revealed only after inquiry.

“A one-man commission has already been set up. Until then, I cannot comment further on it,” he said.

The official said about the event, “By the time Vijay arrived at 7:40 pm, the crowd had already been waiting for hours without sufficient food and water. That is the reality.”

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He added, “Vijay himself appreciated the police for their role but stressed that party cadres must take responsibility for crowd management. It does not mean the police should deploy numbers equal to the entire crowd of 27,000.”

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin told reporters, “So far, 39 people have died, including 13 men, 17 women, 4 boys, and 5 girls. Another 51 people, including 26 men and 25 women, are undergoing intensive treatment.”

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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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