Parents in Tamil Nadu are raising questions about actor-turned-politician Vijay’s public silence on steering young fans away from drug use, even as large crowds of youth gather wherever he appears.
According to the concerns voiced, some followers display extreme fan behaviour—shouting, chasing his convoy on bikes and declaring unwavering political support—prompting families to worry about the influence such celebrity-driven devotion can have on impressionable youngsters.
The criticism comes amid allegations that ganja and other narcotics are increasingly circulating among youth in the state, with parents linking substance abuse to a rise in sexual offences and other social problems.
The article contrasts this with comments made by other film stars: Rajinikanth has spoken against addiction and warned of harm to mind and body, while Ajith has urged fans to keep admiration limited to cinema and focus on family life.
It also questions Vijay’s on-screen portrayal of smoking and intoxication, arguing that he has not issued a clear public message asking fans not to imitate such behaviour in real life, and asks what steps he intends to take.
