Actress Vinodhini Vaidynathan, known for her work in Tamil cinema, expressed deep sorrow over the stampede at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally organized by actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which claimed 39 lives. Having worked with Vijay in Jilla, Vinodhini took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her heartfelt condolences and reflect on the incident.
In her note, she reminisced about a personal encounter with Vijay during the Vikatan Awards for her performance in Aandavan Kattalai, highlighting the actor’s humility and warmth. She wrote, “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? My brother, I truly don’t know how you are going to handle this guilt. He’s an extremely nice person at heart.”
Vinodhini emphasized that her concern was for Vijay as a person rather than his political stance, urging the public to avoid politicizing the tragedy. “I have no comment on his political career or opinions since I don’t agree with most of the party ideologies. But as a person, knowing him to be mild-mannered, soft-spoken, and kind-hearted, I’m sure he is truly devastated by the deaths of so many innocent people. Please don’t politicize this situation. Let us mourn the deaths of these innocent souls in deep sorrow. Let us not be consumed by hate,” she wrote.
In a separate post, Vinodhini reflected on the intersection of cinema and politics in shaping public consciousness. She noted that the adoration for film stars often translates into political influence, but cautioned against conflating cinematic spectacle with governance. She wrote, “The fraternity has created a situation where cinema is inseparable from politics. The nature of our politics is as much an illusion as cinema. The photo shoots, promotional poses, superficial punch-dialogue style, and song-centric celebrations of achievements – it’s all just a patchwork of pastels.”
She concluded with a broader call for societal introspection, urging people to prioritize meaningful change and personal responsibility over celebrity worship: “We need to change for the next generation. Support the movies. But let’s keep the movie out of life. Look after your family. May the souls of those who died today rest in peace.”
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