Security outside actor-politician Vijay's residence in Chennai has reportedly been stepped up after 40 people were killed and many were injured in the "stampede-like situation" during his political rally in Karur.

Sources told NDTV that the security has been heightened at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief's home as "people's anger may turn" towards him.

Actor Vijay, 51, whose party TVK is gearing up for a poll debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election next year, is under fire after the Karur tragedy Saturday evening.

The "stampede-like situation" unfolded during the TVK's Karur rally that drew far more attendees than expected. A health official told news agency PTI on Sunday that the toll in the stampede rose to 40 after a man succumbed to injuries at the government hospital.

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