Slipper Thrown at Thalapathy Vijay Throughout Vijaykanth’s Final Rites. Video Goes Viral
Quickly after politician and actor Vijayakanth handed away, a number of celebrities visited the DMDK chief’s residence to pay final respects. One among them was actor Thalapathy Vijay who had come to bid farewell to his mentor. However, he confronted a distressing expertise. Vijay discovered himself engulfed in a chaotic scene as the group and media thronged round him. The actor, visibly overwhelmed, navigated by means of the excited cameras and reporters to pay his respects to Vijayakanth. Emotionally moved, Vijay shared moments with Vijayakanth’s grieving household, and touched the glass coffin that held the departed chief. His reverence for his mentor was palpable as he took a look at Vijayakanth one final time earlier than heading again residence.
Regardless of efforts by the police and his safety personnel, Vijay was mobbed by a rowdy crowd and media individuals. He was even attacked by a slipper that was thrown at him. The distressing incident left followers and the general public deeply upset, expressing their disappointment on the lack of restraint exhibited by some amidst Vijayakanth’s dying. One of many followers wrote, “He’s unable to even pay homage properly. Can understand fan’s love but this is not the right time, guys, the price the celebrities have to pay”.One other fan requested, “OMG…#Captain fans are so aggressive…didn’t know this..Why??? Any idea?”
Actor #Vijay was attacked by some unidentified individuals within the #Vijayakanth funeral place 💔#Captain #RIPVijayakanth pic.twitter.com/lmrmRr1WVR
— AK (@iam_K_A) December 29, 2023
Vijayakanth handed away in Chennai, aged 71, after testing constructive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The mortal stays of the DMDK chief have been earlier stored on the DMDK workplace, the place a number of political leaders, actors, and others got here to pay their tributes.
Earlier, in November, Vijayakanth was admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai as his well being deteriorated. Affected by coughing and throat ache, he was below the statement of medical doctors for 14 days. Extensively referred to as ‘Captain’, Vijayakanth’s life is marked by a profitable profession within the Tamil movie trade. He featured in 154 films earlier than venturing into politics. Whereas holding a place at Nadigar Sangam (formally referred to as the South Indian Artists’ Affiliation (SIAA)), Vijayakanth introduced revolutionary adjustments to the South Indian movie trade.
He additionally served as a member of the Legislative Meeting twice, representing the Virudhachalam and Rishivandiyam constituencies.