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Thalapathy Vijay's London fan meet near The Shard cancelled over crowd safety concerns
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:39 AM
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Police in London halted the planned fan gathering for Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay near The Shard, citing safety risks, leaving hundreds of fans disappointed.
London police intervened on Saturday to cancel a fan meet scheduled for Tamil cinema icon Thalapathy Vijay near the iconic Shard skyscraper. Officials said the decision was taken after assessing the size of the crowd and potential safety hazards in the congested area.
Organisers had expected several hundred supporters to gather, but authorities warned that the venue could not safely accommodate the numbers without risking crowd crush or other incidents. The police urged fans to disperse peacefully and assured that no arrests were made.
The abrupt cancellation left many attendees visibly upset, with several expressing disappointment on social media. While the star’s team thanked the police for prioritising public safety, they also promised to explore alternative ways to engage with overseas fans in the future.
Organisers had expected several hundred supporters to gather, but authorities warned that the venue could not safely accommodate the numbers without risking crowd crush or other incidents. The police urged fans to disperse peacefully and assured that no arrests were made.
The abrupt cancellation left many attendees visibly upset, with several expressing disappointment on social media. While the star’s team thanked the police for prioritising public safety, they also promised to explore alternative ways to engage with overseas fans in the future.