Ajith Kumar on Karur stampede: We are all responsible as a society

02-Nov-2025

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Breaking the silence on the horrific Karur stampede that occurred this September, actor-racer Ajith Kumar, referring to Vijay, said just one individual cannot be blamed for the tragedy.

In his recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Ajith said, "That individual alone is not responsible, we are all responsible for it, and the media has a part to play in this."

He goes on to elaborate that the society collectively has become "obsessed with gathering," and this has to end. 

He further adds that this should be taken in the right spirit and that he, as an actor, like every other actor, works, stays away from family, and endures injuries for the love of fans, but there should be a way to express. 

He said that such hero-worship culture projects the whole film industry in a bad light.