Vijayakanth was the everyman's hero, a self-made superstar who not only rivalled Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, but also helped birth a dominant genre of Tamil cinema.
Vijayakanth, who was known for his action films, launched the DMDK in 2005 as an alternative to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) | Latest News India
Vijayakanth Death News: In a somber turn of events, Captain Vijayakanth, acclaimed actor and leader of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party, breathed his last today following a battle with Covid-19. The 71-year-old charismatic personality had tested positive for the virus, leading to his admission to the hospital and subsequent reliance on ventilator support due to respiratory challenges.