A tragic incident occurred during a rally held by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on September 27, 2025. Reports indicate that at least 10 people, including children, are feared dead following a stampede-like situation caused by severe overcrowding at the event.

As Vijay was delivering his speech, the crowd became increasingly dense, leading to panic among attendees. Many individuals, including party workers and children, fainted due to suffocation. Observing the chaos, Vijay paused his address and urged supporters to clear a path for emergency ambulances. He even threw water bottles from his campaign bus to assist those in distress.

The situation escalated quickly, prompting local ministers, police officials, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to rush to the scene. CM Stalin expressed concern, stating, "The news coming from Karur is worrying," and assured that all authorities were coordinating to provide necessary assistance.

Ambulances faced difficulties navigating through the crowded area to reach those in need. Many of the fainted individuals were transported to nearby hospitals, with some reportedly in critical condition. The incident has raised fears that the death toll may increase as more details emerge.