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Vijayakanth death: Mourning the death of actor-politician Vijayakanth, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin hails him as a friend, good-hearted person & great loss to TN.

Vijayakanth death: Film fraternity and critics mourn the passing of actor-turned politician Vijayakanth, fondly known as 'Captain', in Chennai.

Vijayakanth death: Here is a lookback on Vijayakanth’s Tamil cinema career, his road to politics

Vijayakant, Tamil actor-turned-politician, dies at 71 after testing positive for COVID-19. He was the only actor after MGR to achieve success in politics.

Vijayakant, founder of DMDK, passes away in Chennai hospital due to pneumonia on 28 December 2023.

TN BJP leader Annamalai slams hospital for handing over baby's body in cardboard box. DMDK leader Vijayakant discharged from hospital after full recovery. CM Stalin urges Centre to ensure early repatriation of Indian fishermen arrested in SL. Nine wagons of goods train derail near Chengalpattu, disrupting EMU services to Chennai.

Vijayakant, leader of CHENNAIDMDK, discharged from MIOT Hospitals in Chennai on Dec 11, 2023 after full recovery from febrile illness. Admitted Nov 18, bulletin on Nov 29 stated mild deterioration & pulmonary support needed, but doctors confident of full recovery.

Justices direct TN govt to submit permissions for Formula 4 race around Island Grounds in Chennai. PIL filed against race on roads near Army, Navy establishments. Health condition of DMDK founder Vijayakant mildly deteriorated, requiring pulmonary support. TN CM Stalin takes dig at AIADMK Ministers for not helping to set…

Vijayakant, founder of DMDK, admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai on Nov 18, has had mild deterioration in health condition over past 24 hrs, requiring pulmonary support. Doctors remain confident he will make full recovery, with estimated stay in hospital of another 14 days.

Vijayakant, founder of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), is in good health and urged people not to believe rumours. He will meet party secretaries and cadre at DMDK HQ on his birthday, which he has celebrated as 'poverty eradication day' since 2006. He has implemented various welfare initiatives.

DMDK founder Vijayakant condemns acquisition of fertile lands for NLC expansion. He demands farmers' approval before acquisition and protests if no action is taken. Police supporting NLC is "condemnable" and CM Stalin's support of NLC is a "betrayal". He urges talks to resolve the issue.