Slipper thrown at Tamil superstar Vijay at Vijayakanth's funeral

In a shocking turn of events, Tamil superstar Vijay faced an unexpected and disrespectful incident during the funeral of the late actor-politician Vijayakanth. The incident, captured in videos circulating online, reveals an unidentified person throwing a slipper at Vijay as he paid his respects at Island Ground, Chennai. This unfortunate incident has sparked discussions and raised concerns about the safety of public figures during such sensitive moments.

Vijay had attended the funeral to pay homage to Vijayakanth, the DMDK president and veteran actor who succumbed to COVID-19 at the age of 71. The actor, known for his immense popularity, was captured in a video moving towards his vehicle amidst a crowd of fans. The atmosphere, initially solemn, took an unexpected turn when an individual hurled a slipper at Vijay, hitting him on the neck.

The video, shared on social media, shows the slipper incident, with Vijay choosing to ignore the provocation and continuing on his path. In a different angle captured by another fan, the slipper is seen being thrown away after hitting the actor. Fans expressed their dismay at the incident, condemning the act as inappropriate and disrespectful.

Another video of slipper being thrown at vijay.

This is wrong!😕 😥pic.twitter.com/ssWiXWqMr8 https://t.co/lQ4xV2cJTO

— WarLord (@Mr_Ashthetics) December 29, 2023

Despite the unexpected attack, Vijay remained composed and did not look back, with his bodyguard attempting to clear a path for him. The incident has prompted discussions on the need for enhanced security measures during public events, especially when celebrities are involved.

Did someone really throw shoes on vijay ? 😧

Condemnable behaviour! pic.twitter.com/Ag3OWEgFhb

— WarLord (@Mr_Ashthetics) December 28, 2023

Vijayakanth's funeral, held at 1 pm on Friday, brought together celebrities and political leaders at the Island Ground to bid farewell to the iconic figure in Tamil cinema. Fondly referred to as "Captain," Vijayakanth contributed significantly to the film industry with memorable roles in films like Chatriyan, Sattam Oru Iruttarai, Vallarasu, Ramana, and Engal Anna, leaving behind a lasting legacy.

Vijay's recent film and future projects

In the midst of these unfortunate events, it's worth noting that Vijay was last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's film "Leo," released on October 18. The movie also stars Sanjay Dutt and Trisha Krishnan in prominent roles. While the film received mixed reviews, Vijay's performance was lauded by many.