Modi said Vijayakanth’s passing away has left a void that will be very hard to fill.
DMDK founder-leader and Tamil actor Vajayakanth passed away following a prolonged illness in Chennai on Thursday. He was 71.
According to party sources, he was admitted to a hospital a couple of months ago and was put on ventilator support. He breathed his last at the hospital.
After doctors declared him dead, the body was taken to his residence and later to the DMDK office.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of the actor-politician and said he was extremely saddened. He also called Vijaykanth a “close friend” and said he has left a deep void that will be hard to fill.
“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,” Modi wrote in a post on ‘X’.
Modi said he fondly recalls the interactions he had with the actor over the years.
“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 added.
Fondly called ‘Captain’, Vijayakanth was a renowned Tamil actor who featured in more than 250 movies before founding the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhgam (DMDK) in 2005.
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