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PM Modi Hails DMDK Founder ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth For Public Service

PM Modi Hails DMDK Founder ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth For Public Service

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Last Updated:April 14, 2025, 23:59 IST Vijayakanth died at 71 on December 28, 2023, due to age-related ailments. The DMDK parted ways with the BJP and aligned with the AIADMK in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed DMDK founder ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth and said people across generations remembered him for the good he did for society. Modi’s remarks came after Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant claimed the prime minister was like an elder brother to her and that he always saw her husband and party founder ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth as more than a political colleague. Modi said in a post on X, “My dear friend Captain Vijayakanth was remarkable! He and I interacted so closely over the years and also worked together.” “People across generations remember him for the good he did for society,” Modi said, tagging Premallatha’s post that carried a video of her remarks. My dear friend Captain Vijayakanth was remarkable!He and I interacted so closely over the years …

Vaanathaippola OTT release: Here’s when and where you can watch Captain Vijayakanth starrer classic film in 4K

Vaanathaippola OTT release: Here’s when and where you can watch Captain Vijayakanth starrer classic film in 4K

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Vaanathaippola is a Tamil family drama film that was released in 2000. Directed by Vikraman, the movie featured Captain Vijayakanth in dual roles. This classic film received a positive response at the box office nearly 25 years ago and even won a National Film Award. It also ran in theaters for over 250 days, becoming one of the biggest hits of its time. If you want to watch this film online, keep reading to find out more. When and where to watch Vaanathaippola Vaanathaippola is currently streaming on the Simply South App. Making the announcement, the OTT platform wrote on X, “Stream Captain Vijayakanth’s blockbuster family drama #Vaanathaipola in restored and remastered 4K UHD, only on Simply South.” Take a look at the post below: Official trailer and plot of Vaanathaippola Vellaichaamy adores his three brothers and puts their happiness above his own. When his lover plans to send them to a hostel, he gives up on marriage. He works hard to raise them, and they love him in return. Muthu, the eldest, is a …

Open To Allying With DMK, AIADMK, As Well As BJP: DMDK Chief Premalatha

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The DMDK’s founder, ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth, died on December 28 last year. Chennai: In her first interview after the death of her husband, ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth, in December, Premalatha Vijayakanth, who has taken over as the chief of the DMDK, has outlined the party’s stance on potential alliances, electoral strategies, and her vision for the future of Tamil Nadu politics. Speaking exclusively to NDTV on Wednesday, Ms Vijayakanth asserted that the DMDK (Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam) would consider joining any alliance that is willing to give it 14 Lok Sabha seats and one seat in the Rajya Sabha, the formula it had with the NDA in 2014. She emphasised the party’s flexibility, expressing readiness to collaborate with the ruling DMK, AIADMK, as well as the BJP. Despite the DMDK cadre expressing a preference to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections independently, citing the huge sympathy wave after Vijayakanth’s death, Ms Vijayakanth underscored the party’s willingness to adapt to the prevailing political landscape. To a question on whether her party had any problem with the BJP’s Hindutva plank, …

Captain Vijayakanth’s memorial: Prabhakaran, Kamal Haasan, Vikram pay tributes

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The South Indian Nadigar Sangam held a memorial service for the late Captain Vijayakanth in Chennai on Friday. The actor and DMDK founder passed away on December 28. Held at Kamarajar Arangam in Chennai, the memorial saw his son Prabhakaran Alagarswami, apart from celebs like Kamal Haasan, Sarath Kumar, Radha Ravi, Nassar, Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi and others, pay tribute. (Also Read: Sonu Sood reminisces working with Vijayakanth in his debut film Kallazhagar: He helped launch my career) Vijayakanth’s son and other celebs remember the late actor at his memorial ‘The captain was ill for 10 years now’ At the event, his son Prabhakaran said, “This is the first time Shanmuga Pandian (his brother) and I have talked about our father since his passing. I feel like he’s with us here today. He always taught us to give to others, and it’s something my brother and I want to carry forward. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here Opening up about his father’s health, he said, “The captain had been …

Rajinikanth pays last respects to Vijaykanth, recalls how he always helped him

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Superstar Rajinikanth spoke to the reporters after paying tribute to the late Vijayakanth, whose body was laid to rest at the Island Grounds. He said, “I was filming in Kanyakumari. I was supposed to come yesterday. It was very tough. There’s a lot to say about Vijayakanth. He was the epitome of friendship. Once someone befriended him, they could never forget him.” Rajinikanth at Vijaykanth’s funeral in Chennai. “He was often angry with friends, politicians, and the media, but no one could ever be angry with him. There was always a reason behind Vijayakanth’s anger. Once you get close to Vijayakanth, everyone becomes devoted to his love. He was a symbol of courage and valor. ‘Captain’ was an apt name for Vijayakanth,” he said. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here “Once, when I was unwell and unconscious at Ramachandra Hospital, many people came and bothered me. Vijayakanth arrived, and within 5 minutes, he sent all those who were causing a disturbance away. He took a room …