Tamil film star Vijay paid his respects to the late actor-politician Vijayakanth at Island Ground, Chennai, following the latter’s demise due to COVID-19 on Thursday at the age of 71. In a video that surfaced online, Vijay can be seen approaching his vehicle amid a crowd of fans when an unidentified person hurls a slipper at him, hitting his neck. The actor, seemingly unharmed, continues walking without looking back, with his bodyguard attempting to clear a path for him. A fan page on X shared the clip with the caption, “Actor Vijay was attacked by some unidentified persons in the Vijayakanth funeral place.”
Vijayakanth’s funeral took place at 1 pm on Friday at the Island Ground, attracting celebrities and political figures who gathered to bid farewell to the iconic figure in Tamil cinema. The incident involving Vijay and the thrown slipper has raised concerns about the safety of public figures during crowded events, and the motive behind the attack remains unknown. The actor’s composed reaction and the efforts of his security personnel to ensure his safety have become the subject of discussion among fans and the public.
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