The deceased body of DMDK president and actor Vijayakanth was transported to Island Ground, Anna Salai on Friday morning. The remains will be placed at Island Ground from 6 am to 1 pm to allow the public to bid their final farewells.

       As reported by ANI, actor Rajinikanth told the media, “We will never get a person as good as Vijayakanth. In politics and cinema, there is no one like him. This loss is irreplaceable."

       The founder and leader of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), actor Vijayakanth, succumbed to COVID-19 in Chennai at the age of 71 on Thursday. The body of the DMDK chief was initially placed at the DMDK office, for visits of political figures, actors, and well-wishers who paid their respects.

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       Chennai: People wait in queue to pay their last respects to the mortal remains of DMDK founder-leader and veteran Tamil actor Vijayakanth, at Island Ground, in Chennai, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai on Thursday following illness. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) (PTI)

       Actor Vijay paid his respects to DMDK chief Captain Vijayakanth. Tamil Nadu minister Ranipet R Gandhi, accompanied by DMK organizing secretary RS Bharathi, also offered tributes to the DMDK chief in Kancheepuram.

       Additionally, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin arrived at the DMDK office to pay homage to the late actor.

       In November, Vijayakanth was hospitalized at MIOT Hospital in Chennai due to a decline in his health. Experiencing symptoms of coughing and throat pain, he remained under medical observation for 14 days.

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