In a recent incident, actor Vijay faced public humiliation while paying his last respects to the late actor Vijayakanth, who passed away on December 28, 2023, due to pneumonia related to COVID-19. Despite his close association with Vijayakanth, having played his son in a previous Tamil film, Vijay remained silent about the incident, choosing not to publicize, react, or condemn the disrespectful act.
Subsequently, members of Vijay’s fan club, the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, filed an official complaint with the police regarding the slipper-throwing incident. Outraged fans urged swift action against the unknown individual responsible for the uncivilized act.
Despite the attack, Vijay maintained his composure during the funeral, urging those present to ignore the incident and respect the solemn atmosphere of mourning for the late actor.
On the professional front, Vijay’s latest film, ‘Leo,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, was a blockbuster in 2023. Currently, he is busy shooting for his next project with Venkat Prabhu, titled ‘GOAT’ (Greatest of All Time). The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Meenakshi Haudhary, Prashanth, Laila, Sneha, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Parvathi Nair, Yogi Babu, VTV Ganesh, Vaibhav, Premji Amaren, and Aravin Akash. Marketed as an entertaining venture, the film’s music is being composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.