Actor-politician Vijayakanth’s last rites to be performed tomorrow

CHENNAI: Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth, passed away in Chennai, aged 71, after testing positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.

His mortal remains are to be taken from the Koyambedu office to Island ground, Anna Salai for public homage. From 6 am to 1 pm tomorrow, Vijayakanth’s mortal remains will be kept there.

Later by 1 pm again mortal remains will be taken to the Koyambedu office and the last rites will be held in the Koyambedu DMDK office by 4.45 pm.
MDMK general secretary Vaiko and actor Sathyaraj paid tribute to DMDK chief Captain Vijayakanth.

Earlier, in November, Vijayakanth was admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai as his health deteriorated.

Suffering from coughing and throat pain, he was under the observation of doctors for 14 days.

Widely known as ‘Captain’, Vijayakanth’s life is marked by a successful career in the Tamil film industry.

He was featured in 154 movies before venturing into politics. While holding a position at Nadigar Sangam (officially known as the South Indian Artists’ Association (SIAA)), Vijayakanth brought revolutionary changes to the South Indian film industry.

He also served as a member of the Legislative Assembly twice, representing the Virudhachalam and Rishivandiyam constituencies.

Meanwhile, Jr NTR will be seen in the Pan-India film ‘Devara’ which also stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles.

He will also be seen in ‘War 2’ alongside Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. ‘War 2’ is all set to hit theatres on the occasion of Independence Day 2025.

Megastar Rajinikanth on Friday paid his last respects to DMDK chief and actor Vijayakanth.

In videos doing the rounds on the internet, Rajinikanth is seen offering condolences to Vijayakanth’s wife Premalatha Vijayakanth at the Island Ground, Anna Salai, where the mortal remains of the late actor and politician are kept.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Actor Rajinikanth pays tribute to DMDK chief and Actor Captain Vijayakanth at Island ground, Anna Salai in Chennai.

DMDK chief Captain Vijayakanth passed away at a hospital in Chennai yesterday. pic.twitter.com/EcZZ6eR7wm

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Rajinikanth also briefly spoke to the media and remembered Vijayakanth.
He said, “We will never get a person as good as Vijayakanth. In politics and cinema, there is no one like him. This loss is irreplaceable.”

(ANI)