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Chennai: Vijayakanth’s death on December 28 left a void in the industry. His mortal remains were placed at the party office, where fans and celebrities paid their final respects. Actor Vijay paid his emotional tribute to Vijayakanth, visibly moved by the moment. However, an unexpected incident occurred as the Leo actor was leaving the funeral, where an unidentified assailant hurl a slipper at him.
Revered actor and politician Vijayakanth, popularly known as ‘Captain’, passed away at the age of 71, leaving an indelible mark on Tamil Nadu’s political landscape and film industry. His life’s journey from a successful actor to a charismatic political figure has been celebrated by many, with tributes pouring in from various quarters, underscoring his enduring legacy and social impact.
Vijay Attacked By Slipper
A video circulating online captures the moment when Vijay, visibly distressed, walks through a crowd of fans. Suddenly, a slipper was thrown towards him, hitting him. Despite the disturbance, Vijay does not look back. A person accompanying him promptly throws the shoe back in the direction it came from.
The motive behind the apparent attack on Vijay remains unclear. However, a representative from one of actor Ajith’s fan clubs issued a statement condemning the incident. The statement emphasized the importance of showing respect to individuals, regardless of any differences.
We #Ajith fans strongly condemneding this disrespect behaviour to vijay . whoever it may be, we should respect when they came to our place.
Throwing slipper to @actorvijay is totally not acceptable 👎🏻
Stay strong #Vijay #RIPCaptainVijayakanth pic.twitter.com/dVg9RjC7Yy
— AK (@iam_K_A) December 29, 2023
The occurrence highlights the historical tensions between fans of Vijay and Ajith. Such clashes between the fan bases have occurred in the past, and this recent event adds to the unfortunate list of confrontations.
Fans and the general public expressed disappointment and concern over the ill-treatment meted out to Vijay during the tributes. Social media posts expressed the sentiment that, although fans’ love is understandable, there is a time and place for expressing such feelings.
Despite the unsettling incident, actor Vijay demonstrated resilience by later arriving at the DMDK party office in Koyambedu around 10:30 pm to pay his final respects to the late Captain Vijayakanth.
