Chennai: The people behind Kantara Chapter 1 have called off their planned promotional event in Chennai after a terrible stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur that killed 41 people. The event, which was supposed to happen on September 30, was canceled out of respect for the victims and their families.
What Happened to the Event
Hombale Films, the production company, posted on Instagram that
“Because of the recent sad situation, we have decided to call off our Kantara Chapter 1 promotional event that was supposed to take place in Chennai tomorrow. We think now is a time to think about what happened and stand with those who were hurt. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families that have been affected. We appreciate your understanding and support, and we look forward to seeing our audience in Tamil Nadu at a better time.
The caption said again that their thoughts and prayers were with those affected and promised supporters that the team would talk to people in Tamil Nadu later.
The Karur Stampede
The event happened at a campaign gathering for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay in Karur, when thousands of people had come to support him. As people rushed toward the barricades to see the actor-politician, panic broke out, causing a stampede.
41 individuals died, and many others passed out or were hurt.
People who were hurt were quickly sent to local hospitals.
Vijay said he was sad on Sunday and gave ₹20 lakh to the families of the dead and ₹2 lakh to each of the injured.
About Chapter 1 of Kantara
Rishab Shetty directed and starred in Kantara Chapter 1, which is a prelude to the hit movie Kantara from 2022. It looks at where the legendary traditions and family feuds that were introduced in the first movie came from.
Under Hombale Films, Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda made it.
Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah are in the cast.
On October 2, the movie will come out in theaters, which is the same day as Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf.