The chappals were thrown after Vadivelu allegedly made some abusive remarks against AIADMK's alliance partner, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam leader Vijayakanth while addressing voters at Tiruvanaikovil here this afternoon.
Police said a chappal hit the actor in the back.
Angry DMK workers caught hold of two DMDK men including party's Srirangam Deputy secretary Masilamani,and reportedly thrashed them before handing them over to Police.
The irate group also allegedly ransacked the 'Vijayakanth Manram' (Vijayakanth fans association building) and set it ablaze.
No one was injured and the fire was put out, police said.
Police,who feared that there would be trouble if the two were detained at Srirangam police station transferred them to Town Police station and did not register any case against them till late in the evening.
Police said the incident led to traffic jam in the area for more than one hour.
Tension prevailed and armed police men have been posted in to prevent possible clashes between DMK and DMDK men in the town.
Published 07 April 2011, 15:44 IST