Actor and DMDK founder-leader passes away after Covid
India's Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party founder-chief and popular Tamil actor Vijayakanth, passed away at the age of 71 in Chennai
MIOT International Hospital released a press statement saying, "Captain Vijayakanth was on ventilatory support following his admission for pneumonia
MIOT International Hospital released a press statement saying, "Captain Vijayakanth was on ventilatory support following his admission for pneumonia"
He was tested positive for coronavirus
Earlier, his party took to the official X handle and shared a post informing that Vijayakanth was admitted to a hospital and put on ventilator support after he complained of breathing problems
His mortal remains have been brought to his residence and will be taken to the DMDK office
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the DMDK chief a "legend of Tamil film world," condoled his demise