Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth, passed away in Chennai, aged 71, after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
His mortal remains are to be taken from the Koyambedu office to Island ground, Anna Salai for public homage. From 6 am to 1 pm tomo
Actor Debina Bonnerjee paid her last tribute to Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth, who passed away in Chennai, aged 71, after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) cadres took out a silent procession in Kancheepuram with candles in their hands and garlanded DMDK founder and actor Vijayakanth's portrait when it ended near the bus depot on Thursday.
The last rites of late Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam chief and actor Vijayakanth will be held with full state honours at the party office in Tamil Nadu's Koyambedu on December 28, the party informed through a statement on Thursday.
Expressing his grief over the demise of DMDK founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth, Governor of Tamil Nadu RN Ravi said that his outstanding contributions to cinema, politics, and service to society will forever be remembered.
"The news of the demise of dear friend and National Progressive Dravidian Association President, Captain Vijayakanth has caused great shock and pain," CM Stalin said.
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai aged 71 after testing positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.