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Alagarswami Vijayaraj (25 August 1952 – 28 December 2023), better known by his stage name Vijayakanth, was an Indian actor and politician. He served as the leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 27 May 2011 to 21 February 2016.
Dec 28, 2023 · Vijayakanth, known for his roles as a do-gooder and a patriot, passed away in Chennai following pneumonia complications. He was a popular Tamil film star and a leader of the DMDK party in Tamil Nadu.
Dec 28, 2023 · Updated: December 28, 2023 13:21 IST. Follow Us. Vijayakanth, fondly called ‘Captain’, passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Actor and founder-leader of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), Vijayakanth, passed away at the age of 71 in Chennai on Thursday after battling Covid.
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Dec 28, 2023 · Tamil super star and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakanth, fondly called as ‘Captain’, passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 71.
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Dec 28, 2023 · Actor and DMDK chief Vijayakanth’s death at 71 was a great blow to the film industry. He died at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday, December 28. He was on ventilator support after testing positive for Covid-19, as per his party.
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Dec 28, 2023 · 20:49 (IST) 29 Dec 2023. Vijayakanth laid to rest at DMDK headquarters with full state honour. At the funeral, 72 rounds of gunshots were fired to honour veteran actor-politician Vijayakanth. The whole of Koyembedu in Chennai was jam-packed with people pouring in from different parts of Tamil Nadu to get a last glimpse of 'Captain'. READ MORE.
DMDK founder-leader Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai on Thursday. He was 71. Actor-turned-politician and DMDK founder Vijayakanth. (HT Archives) Vijayakanth’s death was confirmed by...