Tamil actress Vinodhini Vaidynathan responded to the fatal stampede at actor Thalapathy Vijay's political rally in Karur that killed 39 people. The actress, who worked with Vijay in the film Jilla, posted lengthy comments on social media platform X. She defended Vijay's character while questioning his entry into politics after his successful film career. Vaidynathan recalled how Vijay celebrated her award win and described him as kind-hearted.
The actress criticized the blending of cinema and politics in Tamil society. She argued that entertainment industry influence has shaped political culture through staged promotional content and celebrity worship. Vaidynathan called for separating movies from real life while mourning the tragedy victims. She urged people to avoid politicizing the incident and focus on supporting families rather than pursuing cinematic lifestyles.
The actress criticized the blending of cinema and politics in Tamil society. She argued that entertainment industry influence has shaped political culture through staged promotional content and celebrity worship. Vaidynathan called for separating movies from real life while mourning the tragedy victims. She urged people to avoid politicizing the incident and focus on supporting families rather than pursuing cinematic lifestyles.
