Film personalities, senior leaders condole actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth's demise

CHENNAI: Film personalities and senior leaders have expressed their grief over the demise of actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth.

Actors Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Trisha, Ramya Subramanian, Aishwarya Rajesh, Kavin, Sriya Reddy, Vikram, Gautham Karthik, Vikranth, Arun Vijay, Prem Kumar, Venkat Prabhu, Nandaa, Darshan, Vaibhav, Rahul Ravindran and others expressed their condolences.

PMK founder S Ramadoss, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss, CPI State Secretary R Mutharasan and MNM president Kamal Haasan expressed their condolences.

"RIP Captain. Lots of love and strength to Premalatha ma’am and his family. I’ll forever remember your kindness," actor Trisha wrote on X.

"The news of the death of my beloved brother Vijayakanth, the founder of the DMDK, a unique actor and captain of Tamil cinema, is deeply saddened," actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan wrote on X.

"I was shocked to hear the news that my dear friend Captain Vijayakanth is no longer with us. The news shocked lakhs of people who loved him, like me who hoped that one day the captain would recover and be active again. I express my deepest condolences," All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) president and actor R Sarathkumar wrote on X.

"Very humbly request the press with folded hands to stop calling for a phono or a byte on Vijaykanth sir's demise. Please. He was a family to us. Give us a moment in private to grieve and come to terms with his loss. Everything else can wait. Please," actor and NCW member Khushbu Sundar wrote on X.

Here are the other tweets from the celebrities and senior leaders:

Our Heartfelt Condolences #RIPVijayakanth sir pic.twitter.com/lXadHNTef6

— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) December 28, 2023

The year shouldn’t have ended this way. The most generous and the Greatest human being is no more!

you’ll forever be remembered for your humanity ❣️ Rest in peace Captain Vijayakanth sir! #ripvijayakanth pic.twitter.com/Bxx0dBrWZK

— Poornima Ravi (@IamPoornimaRavi) December 28, 2023

அந்த கம்பீரம், அந்த மனிதநேயம், அந்த நேர்மை, இனி எப்போது காண்போம் கேப்டன், உங்கள் நினைவுக்கும் ,உங்கள் உதவிகளுக்கும் என்றும் மறைவு இல்லை! ஆழ்ந்த கண்ணீர் அஞ்சலி

— A.R.Murugadoss (@ARMurugadoss) December 28, 2023

#CaptainVijayakanth's legacy lives on forever. We will miss you, sir. #RIPVijayakanth pic.twitter.com/gTQVAfNV07

— DreamWarriorPictures (@DreamWarriorpic) December 28, 2023

A legend's legacy lives on. Rest in peace, #Vijayakanth ✨

#Captain #RIPVijayakanth pic.twitter.com/WiXwbAyDh9

— Think Music (@thinkmusicindia) December 28, 2023

Deeply saddened by the loss of Captain Vijayakanth sir. His contributions to Tamil cinema and politics have left an indelible mark. My heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time. #RIPVijayakanth

— Karthik Palani (@karthikpalanidp) December 28, 2023

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ta" dir="ltr">போய் வாருங்கள் கேப்டன் <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ripcaptain?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ripcaptain</a> <a href="https://t.co/uYvXwcwh4J">pic.twitter.com/uYvXwcwh4J</a></p>— Ramesh Thilak (@thilak_ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/thilak_ramesh/status/1740227177835380878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Someone I looked upto as a strong person with the softest heart. Truly heartbreaking to hear this news . Rest in peace my Captain . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPCaptainVijayakanth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPCaptainVijayakanth</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZXx4uDCPAZ">pic.twitter.com/ZXx4uDCPAZ</a></p>— Atharvaa (@Atharvaamurali) <a href="https://twitter.com/Atharvaamurali/status/1740286133890646042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am deeply saddened by loss of our beloved Captain <a href="https://twitter.com/iVijaykanth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iVijaykanth</a> sir. <br>May his soul rest in peace. <br>My heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family. <br><br>An irreplaceable loss… You will always remain in our hearts ……<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPCaptainVijayakanth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPCaptainVijayakanth</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jd8AYFVokz">pic.twitter.com/Jd8AYFVokz</a></p>— Raghava Lawrence (@offl_Lawrence) <a href="https://twitter.com/offl_Lawrence/status/1740334798839886197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There is no Goodbye for u <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Captain?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Captain</a><br>You will stay in our Hearts forever ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPCaptainVijayakanth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPCaptainVijayakanth</a> <a href="https://t.co/9k4LkeHlTQ">pic.twitter.com/9k4LkeHlTQ</a></p>— Santhanam (@iamsanthanam) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsanthanam/status/1740380225589203169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPCaptainVijayakanth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPCaptainVijayakanth</a> he will always be remembered for his kindness and brave heart honesty apart from his impeccable career. Love u Captain. Rest well sir <a href="https://t.co/N6NymXpC7L">pic.twitter.com/N6NymXpC7L</a></p>— Prasanna (@Prasanna_actor) <a href="https://twitter.com/Prasanna_actor/status/1740326515639009779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ta" dir="ltr">கேப்டனின் மறைவுக்கு ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல் <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPCaptainVijayakanth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPCaptainVijayakanth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPCapitan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPCapitan</a></p>— Actor Vemal (@ActorVemal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ActorVemal/status/1740367633550086381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Renowned Tamil actor and founder of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) 'Captain' Vijayakanth aka Narayanan Vijayaraj Alagarswami passed away in a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday, December 28 at 9 am, following ill health.

"Captain Vijayakanth was on ventilatory support following his admission for pneumonia. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, he passed away in the morning on 28 December 2023," read a medical bulletin from a private hospital.

Meanwhile, 'Captain' Vijayakanth's mortal remains will be taken to Rajaji Hall. DMDK has announced that Captain Vijayakanth's body will be buried at the premises of DMDK headquarters in Koyambedu around 4.30 pm on Friday, December 29.