Vijayakanth

2023 - 12 - 28

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Actor, DMDK chief Vijayakanth dies of Covid in Chennai (PTC News)

Nation politics: Initially admitted for a routine health check-up on Tuesday, actor and DMDK chief Vijayakanth's condition deteriorated rapidly.

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Who was Tamil actor-politician Captain Vijayakanth ? (The Indian Express)

Affectionately known as 'Captain', Vijayakanth's journey was initially marked by a successful career in the Tamil film industry, starring in 154 movies ...

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Why is Vijayakanth called 'Captain'? A throwback to the actor's 100th ... (The Hindu)

Vijayakanth death: why Vijayakanth is called 'Captain'? His 100th film was titled 'Captain Prabhakaran' and this blockbuster film led to his moniker ...

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Vijayakanth was a close friend, fondly recall my interactions: PM Modi (Hindustan Times)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered DMDK founder Vijayakanth as a close friend, a legend of Tamil film world and a deeply committed politician.

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Vijayakanth, actor-politician and DMDK founder, passes away in ... (Livemint)

Actor-politician Vijayakanth, founder of DMDK, passed away in Chennai after an illness, according to hospital sources.

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Vijayakanth Dead: Indian Actor & Politician Was 71 (Deadline)

Narayanan Vijayaraj Alagarswami, best known by his screen name Vijayakanth, has died at the age of 71. A popular figure in Tamil cinema and leader of the ...

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Sri Lanka saddened over the death of Indian actor Vijayakanth (Colombo Gazette)

Minister Jeevan Thondaman said that Sri Lanka had hoped Vijayakanth would recover from his illness and resume public service. He noted that Vijayakanth had ...

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Exclusive | Sonu Sood reminisces working with Vijayakanth: He ... (Hindustan Times)

In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, Sonu Sood opens up about his association with late actor Vijayakanth.

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'Captain' Vijayakanth: Iconic actor who scripted a unique chapter in ... (Frontline)

Actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth passes away at 71, leaving behind a legacy of upending Tamil Nadu's political landscape & creating space for an ...

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Bahujan radical, political force, artiste: Vijayakanth was the ... (Newslaundry)

His political entry with the formation of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam in 2005 and its vote consolidation in Tamil Nadu posed a significant threat to ...

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Tamil actor-politician Vijayakanth passes away at 71 (Deccan Herald)

Actor Vijayakanth (centre). Credit: PTI Photo. Chennai: Vijayakanth, who carved a niche for himself in Tamil cinema ...

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Legend who left an indelible mark: Tributes pour in for Vijayakanth (Hindustan Times)

Leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin have expressed their condolences. | Latest News India.

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Express View on Vijayakanth: The Captain's exit (The Indian Express)

Founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and twice elected MLA, Vijayakanth, who died this week at 71, nursed chief ministerial ambitions, like ...

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Rajinikanth says Vijayakanth will live in people's hearts forever; a ... (Deccan Herald)

Chennai, Dec 29 (PTI) Thousands of people, fans, celebrities and politicians thronged the Island Grounds near the Marina beach here on Friday to pay homage ...

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