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Actor & DMDK chief ‘Captain’ Vijayakant passes away at 71

IndiaTimes Thursday, 28 December 2023
Kollywood star Vijayakant, who rose to fame in films and politics, died at 71. He was survived by his wife and sons. He had been in and out of hospitals in recent years, including a trip to the US for medical treatment. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin paid his last respects and announced that Vijayakant would be laid to rest with full state honors at the DMDK headquarters in Koyambedu. Thousands of people joined the procession to honor the departed leader.
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News video: Farewell Captain: Thousands Gather and Pay tribute to actor and politician Vijayakant| Oneindia

Farewell Captain: Thousands Gather and Pay tribute to actor and politician Vijayakant| Oneindia 05:11

 DMDK founder Vijayakant's demise brings a pall of glooms on lakhs of supporters. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced that Funeral will be held with state honours on December 29. ‘Captain’ Vijaykant was on ventilatory support following his admission for pneumonia. #Vijayakanth #DMDK #TamilCinema...

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