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‘What a cowardly hero’: Thalapathy Vijay’s sudden reaction during rally sparks viral debate | Watch

A viral rally moment shows Thalapathy Vijay startled by a fan gesture, sparking debate

By Punam Chakraborty

Apr 13, 2026 22:28 IST

In South India, fans are connected with their idols , and it may rise above affection to the point of deep loyalty. With a huge fan base and strong devotion, actors are viewed as idols. When situations like this act as a reminder that even the greatest celebrities are normal human beings. Thalapathy Vijay's most recent video event caused discussion by balancing fan excitement with an unexpected response that took everyone by surprise.

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The political power of a celebrity

One of the most renowned actors in the Tamil film industry, Thalapathy Vijay, is currently focusing on establishing his political base through his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Vijay has been engaged with the people through visits and rallies as part of the campaign strategy in an attempt to build a deep bond with his supporters.

Vijay made the decision to take a bicycle in a busy area at a recent public engagement in order to nod to the crowd and welcome fans. The event attracted a lot of attention, and many fans flocked to see the celebrity. Despite the presence of security guards, the excitement of the audience was visible.

A fan quickly came over amid chaos and threw a bundle of flower petals in Vijay's path. The sudden movement was threatening, even though the actions likely served as an honour. Vijay suddenly stopped riding, got off, and hurried back to his car. His team was confused by the sudden response, which briefly halted the event.

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Netizens reaction

One wrote, "What a cowardly hero." Another wrote, "After calling 41 of his fans, he is afraid for his life?" Another wrote, "More people are coming at the same moment from the other side, that's why he ran. He has diehard fans, it's not his mistake."

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