Actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay, head of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party, was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a second time on January 19, 2026, in connection with the tragic Karur stampede case. The questioning, which took place at the CBI headquarters in New Delhi, lasted for over six hours. Vijay had previously been questioned on January 12, but requested a later date for his second appearance citing the Pongal festival. The Karur stampede, which occurred on September 27, 2025, during a political rally organized by TVK in Karur district, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the deaths of 41 people and left more than 60 injured. The Supreme Court of India ordered a CBI investigation into the incident in October 2025, emphasizing the national impact of the tragedy and the need for a fair and impartial probe. A three-member supervisory committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi, was also formed to monitor the CBI's investigation. While the Gulte article, 'CBI @ Karur: Thalapathy Vijay's Name In Chargesheet?', speculated about Vijay's potential inclusion in an upcoming chargesheet, other credible news sources present a more nuanced picture. Deccan Herald explicitly stated that news reports about Vijay's arrest or his name figuring in the chargesheet were dismissed. Similarly, Mid-day reported that the decision regarding attributing roles to individuals in the chargesheet would only be made after a thorough analysis of statements from Vijay, his party officials, police, and district administration. The CBI's questioning has focused on aspects like Vijay's delayed arrival, the continuation of his speech despite chaos, and his actions following the incident. As of now, the CBI is still gathering evidence and reviewing statements to determine responsibility, and no definitive decision has been made regarding a chargesheet against Vijay.