In a statement on his social media handle on X, actor Vijay said the news of sexual assault on a student of Anna University was 'deeply shocking and painful'

Actor-politician Vijay urged the MK Stalin-led government in Tamil Nadu to ensure swift justice for the Anna University sexual assault survivor and to enhance women's safety measures using the Nirbhaya Fund.

A man with a criminal history allegedly filmed and raped an Anna University student, threatening her and her male friend with the footage. The suspect, arrested a day later, had previously been involved in multiple theft and robbery cases,