Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing away of Tamil tremendous star and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakanth. He handed away at a non-public hospital Thursday after a chronic sickness.
As per an announcement launched by MIOT Hospital in Chennai, Vijayakanth, fondly known as as ‘Captain’, was admitted for pneumonia and was positioned on ventilator assist because of the severity of his situation.
He’s survived by spouse, Premalatha, and two sons.
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“Despite the best efforts of medical staff he passed away in the morning on 28th December 2023,” the hospital stated in a launch.
Mourning the demise of Vijayakanth, PM Modi stated, “Extremely saddened by the passing away of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji. A legend of the Tamil film world, his charismatic performances captured the hearts of millions.”
“As a political leader, he was deeply committed to public service, leaving a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. His passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill. He was a close friend and I fondly recall my interactions with him over the years. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, fans and numerous followers. Om Shanti,” the Prime Minister stated in a publish on X, previously referred to as Twitter.
Extraordinarily saddened by the passing away of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji. A legend of the Tamil movie world, his charismatic performances captured the hearts of thousands and thousands. As a political chief, he was deeply dedicated to public service, leaving a long-lasting influence on Tamil Nadu’s political… pic.twitter.com/di0ZUfUVWo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2023
Providing condolences to Vijayakanth’s household and admirers, Union House Minister Amit Shah stated, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of DMDK leader and respected film veteran Vijayakanth Ji. Affectionately referred to as the captain, Vijaykanth Ji inspired patriotism among people both through his onscreen and offscreen roles.”
Deeply saddened to study concerning the passing of DMDK chief and revered movie veteran Vijayakanth Ji. Affectionately known as the captain, Vijaykanth Ji impressed patriotism amongst individuals each by means of his onscreen and offscreen roles. My heartfelt condolences to his household and…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 28, 2023
For the previous 4-5 years, Vijayakanth has been maintaining unwell and saved a low profile. On 14 December, he participated in DMDK’s government and normal council assembly throughout which his spouse formally took over the reins of the social gathering after she was declared the final secretary.
Why was Vijayakanth known as ‘Captain’?
Vijayakanth was fondly known as ‘Captain’ due to his on-screen portrayal of navy characters. Earlier than getting into into political, he featured in 154 movies and had established himself as a flexible actor.
Vijayakanth’s political journey
Vijayakanth debuted within the movie business in 1979 with ‘Iniikum Ilamai,’ nonetheless, he entered politics in 2005 by floating his social gathering – DMDK, rising as a brand new various in Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian politics, difficult events like DMK and AIADMK.
Vijayakanth’s social gathering made its electoral debut within the 2006 Tamil Nadu Meeting elections. The DMDK contested independently in 232 constituencies, and managed to secured a shocking 8.4 per cent of the votes with Vijayakanth being the only real winner. He had contested from Virudhachalam constituency.
Within the subsequent Meeting polls in Tamil Nadu in 2011, Vijayakanth’s social gathering had joined arms with AIADMK. The DMDK scrippted historical past by securing win on 29 seats, pushing the DMK to a distant third and changing into the state’s foremost opposition social gathering.
Vijayakanth served because the chief of the Opposition within the Tamil Nadu Meeting from 2011-2016.
Additionally, when DMDK contested alone in 2006 Tamil Nadu Meeting polls and 2009 Lok Sabha elections, it had 8.4 per cent and 10.3 per cent vote share.
Vijayakanth’s movie carrer
Born as Vijayaraj on 25 August, 1952 in Madurai, Vijayakanth debuted within the movie business with ‘Iniikum Ilamai’ in 1979.
His standard movies embrace Senthoora Poove, Pulan Visaranai, Chatriyan, Captain Prabhakaran, Chinna Gounder, Sethupathi IPS, Trustworthy Raj, Vanathai Pola, and Ramana, amongst others. Vijayakanth additionally headed the actors’ physique known as Nadigar Sangam.
In 2001, Vijayakanth was honoured with the Kalaimamani award by the Tamil Nadu authorities, recognising his contributions to Tamil arts and cinema. His stellar efficiency within the 2002 anti-corruption movie Ramanaa earned him the Tamil Nadu State Movie Award.
With inputs from companies