Vijay calls off birthday celebrations

Chennai: Founder of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam Vijay called off all celebrations for his 50th birthday on Saturday in view of the tragedy caused by hooch in Kallakurichi district and urged his fans to work towards providing succor to the families of the victims.

Vijay was in Kallakurichi on Thursday to meet the victims and console the families affected by the tragedy that had caused the death of nearly 50 persons with about 100 others admitted to various hospitals.

The president of Vijay Fans Club, Bussy Anand, made an official announcement on the cancellation of the celebrations.