The recent passing of Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth has deeply saddened many in the industry. Several prominent figures, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Vijay, paid their respects at the DMDK office. However, amidst the solemn atmosphere, an unexpected and upsetting incident occurred, leaving fans enraged. Actor Vijay, while paying his respects to Vijayakanth, faced an unpleasant moment when someone hurled a slipper at him.
Vijay was among the earliest celebrities to arrive at the venue to honor the late actor. The place was bustling with fans and media, and amid the commotion, as Vijay was leaving, a slipper was thrown in his direction.
Despite efforts by security to safeguard him while navigating through the crowd, a few individuals managed to get close, and one person threw a slipper. Fortunately, his security team swiftly intercepted it before any harm could be done and returned it to the crowd.
Incidents like these occasionally occur when celebrities are in public settings. However, this particular occurrence deeply upset many of Vijay’s fans, who were dismayed by the lack of respect shown to him during a time of mourning.
Videos of the incident circulated on social media, eliciting strong disapproval from people. Such actions are regrettable, especially when they happen amidst moments of grief.
This is unwanted things at funeral. pic.twitter.com/DQANBcToSB
— T J V🃏 (@TrollJokarVijay) December 28, 2023