Vijayakanth Dies At 71: Tears Flow, Heads Shaved In Grief As Thousands Flock To Chennai Streets To Bid Final Farewell

Actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth, who launched the DMDK party in 2005, passed away at the MIOT International Hospital in Chennai on Thursday (December 28)

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As soon as the news broke out, fans gathered outside the DMDK office and Vijayakanth's house in Chennai to pay their last respects.

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In Madurai, supporters of politician Vijayakanth tonsured their heads to pay tribute to the DMDK chief.

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Tributes started pouring in from several politicians and actors. PM Narendra Modi took to X and expressed his condolence to the political leader.

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The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, reached Vijayakanth's residence in Chennai and paid his final respects to the DMDK founder.

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Reportedly, superstar Rajinikanth cancelled today's shoot of his upcoming Vettaiyan movie in Nagercoil and flew back to Chennai to pay his final respects to Captain Vijayakanth.

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Veteran actor Kamal Haasan also took to his X handle to pen a heartfelt note for 'revolutionary artist' Vijayakanth.

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From the early 1980s until today, Vijayakanth astonished everyone by emerging as a powerful third political force in Tamil Nadu, previously dominated by the DMK and AIADMK.

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