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DMDK founder and actor "Captain" Vijayakanth, aged 71, passed away in Chennai. He was admitted to Miot Hospital for pneumonia and was on ventilatory support. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his illness. Earlier, his party stated he tested positive for COVID-19, but the results were not confirmed. Vijayakanth, a versatile actor with 154 films, entered politics in 2005, forming the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK). His wife, Premalatha, recently took over as DMDK's general secretary. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences, recognizing Vijayakanth's impact on Tamil Nadu's political landscape.    #Vijayakanth #DMDK #TamilCinema #PoliticalLeader #Captain #Chennai #LegendaryActor                 ~HT.99~PR.282~ED.155~

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00:03 Actor and DMDK founder Captain Vijaykanth

00:19 passed away in Chennai at the age of 71.

00:22 The confirmation came from officials

00:24 at the New York hospital where he

00:26 was being treated for pneumonia with ventilator support.

00:30 The hospital released a statement

00:32 saying Captain Vijaykanth was on ventilatory support following

00:35 his admission for pneumonia.

00:37 Despite the best efforts of the medical staff,

00:40 he passed away on the morning of December 28, 2023.

00:44 Earlier, his party stated that he

00:46 had tested positive for coronavirus

00:48 even before the second round of samples were available.

00:51 Vijaykanth, who kept a low profile due to illness

00:55 in the past four or five years, saw his wife, Prem Latha,

00:58 take over as the general secretary of DMDK

01:01 on December 14.

01:03 Visuals from the hospital showed supporters mourning his death.

01:06 Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow,

01:09 calling him a legend in Tamil cinema

01:12 and a committed political leader who

01:14 left a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu's political landscape.

01:18 Fondly known as Captain for his portrayal

01:21 of military characters, Vijaykanth entered politics in 2005

01:26 by founding the Desiya Murupokku Ravidakaitagam DMDK.

01:32 The party made its electoral debut

01:34 in the 2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

01:37 elections, winning a significant number of seats.

01:40 In 2011, the DMDK emerged as the principal opposition party,

01:44 winning more seats than the DMK.

01:46 Vijaykanth served as the leader of opposition

01:49 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly from 2011 to 2016.

01:53 The DMDK faced internal challenges and defections

01:56 affecting its electoral performance

01:59 in subsequent elections.

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