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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VijayakanthVijayakanth - Wikipedia

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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. He was the founder and second general secretary of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam.

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4. indianexpress.com › article › who-is‘Captain’ Vijayakanth passes away: Who was the actor-turned ...

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   Dec 28, 2023 · 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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5. indianexpress.com › article › citiesDMDK leader and Tamil Cinema icon ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth ...

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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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7. indianexpress.com › article › entertainmentVijayakanth funeral Highlights: ‘Captain’ laid to rest ...

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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.

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8. www.hindustantimes.com › india-news › actorActor and DMDK founder ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth passes away in ...

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   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...

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   Who is Captain Vijayakanth?

   • His life in films and becoming ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth began his acting journey with “Inikkum Ilamai” in 1979. His unassuming looks and powerful screen presence quickly made him a popular figure among the audience. His first significant break happened with Sattam Oru Iruttarai in 1981, directed by Vijay’s father SA Chandrasekhar.

   ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth passes away: Who was the actor-turned-politician

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   Who was Vijayakanth & how did he die?

   • Vijayakanth had floated his own political party and contested the assembly polls in 2006 and won in Virudhachalam constituency. 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.

   DMDK leader and Tamil Cinema icon ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth passes away

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   Who was Vijayakanth?

   • 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 officials of Miot Hospital, where he was admitted for pneumonia and was treated with ventilator support.

   Actor and DMDK founder ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth passes away in Chennai

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   When did Vijayakanth become a politician?

   • After he ventured into politics in 2005, he paid less attention to his film career. On September 14, 2005, Vijayakanth announced the formation of his political party, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) in Madurai. In just a year, he was regarded as one of the important leaders in the Tamil Nadu assembly election.

   Vijayakanth dies at 71. Tracing Captain's illustrious film and

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10. www.indiatoday.in › movies › regional-cinemaVijayakanth dies at 71. Tracing Captain's illustrious film ...

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    Dec 28, 2023 · Actor-politician Vijayakanth, who was fondly called Captain, was a formidable force in the Tamil film industry. On December 28, he died due to pneumonia at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 71 and was one of the most loved actors and politicians in Tamil Nadu.

11. www.theweek.in › news › indiaEnd of an era: Life and legacy of ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth

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    Dec 28, 2023 · Kollywood superstar and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakanth passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday after prolonged illness. He was 71. Vijayakanth is succeeded by his wife Premalatha and his two sons.