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Dec 28, 2023 · Vijayakanth, actor and founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) political party, passed away at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. The Tamil Nadu government announced full state honors for his funeral. Known as "Captain," he had a successful film career with over 150 movies, earning the title "Captain" after his hundredth film, "Captain Prabhakaran."
Dec 28, 2023 · Also read: 'Vijayakanth was known for his open and bold stance' As an NDA ally in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Vijayakant campaigned extensively for PM candidate Narendra Modi, which eventually ...
Dec 28, 2023 · The reason was not far to seek. Vijayakanth saw a vacuum emerging in state politics after the alternating electoral defeats of the DMK (1991, 2001) and AIADMK (1996, 2004). He was not exactly in a ...
Dec 29, 2023 · Over the years, Vijayakanth became a formidable force in Kollywood churning out hits that were on par with the films of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.Captain Prabhakaran, Vaidheigi Kaathirundhaal, Oor Katha Kaavalan, Nooraavathu Naal, Oomai Vizhigal, Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri, Chinna Gounder, Vaanathai Pola, Chatriyan, and Ramana are some of his biggest hits.
Dec 2, 2023 · Vijayakanth, the popular actor and politician, has been hospitalized due to illness and is being treated at a private hospital in Chennai. Recently, the hospital management stated that ...
Jan 2, 2024 · The Prime Minister's tribute to Vijayakanth, who died on December 28 after battling a long illness, drew loud cheers. The 71-year-old leader, a key figure in the Tamil Nadu political landscape ...
Dec 28, 2023 · Vijayakanth was popularly known as Captain due to his portrayal of military roles on screen. Speaking of his political career, the actor turned politician in 2005 and founded his party Desiya ...
