Premalatha Vijayakant recalled the deep, brotherly bond between PM Modi and late actor-politician Vijayakant, emphasising their friendship beyond politics. DMDK General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakant on Monday paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor-politician ‘Captain’ Vijayakant, recalling the deep personal bond he shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She described their relationship as one built on mutual respect, warmth, and camaraderie that went far beyond political alliances. Speaking in an emotional video message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Premalatha said Prime Minister Modi treated Vijayakant as a dear friend and elder brother, often referring to him affectionately as the “Lion of Tamil Nadu.” “Captain Vijayakant was not just a towering figure in Tamil cinema and politics, but a man who earned the love and respect of many, including our Prime Minister,” she said. “Narendra Modiji always saw him as more than a political colleague. He would fondly call him the ‘Lion of Tamil Nadu’ and check on him like an elder brother during his illness. Their bond was built on true affection and mutual respect …