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Not another MGR: Why Vijay's landslide victory in Tamil Nadu is different

May 05, 2026 7:36 pm

Vijay, who launched TVK two years ago, has no political or administrative experience to back him. What he envisions for Tamil Nadu beyond the vague idea of 'an honest administration' is unclear

'Captain' Vijayakanth's son makes his debut, ADMK support behind DMDK scion

March 22, 2024 8:53 pm

V Vijaya Prabhakar will contest from Virudhunagar; in its manifesto, ADMK promises Rs 3,000 monthly aid for women, solution for contentious such as state's tax share, education policy.

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‘Don’t see a more humane political leader than him’: Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman on death of actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth

January 02, 2024 9:13 am

Vijayakanth, fondly called Captain, died on Thursday following a prolonged illness. He was 71.

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Express View on Vijayakanth: The Captain’s exit

December 28, 2023 10:36 pm

His heroic image and generosity endeared him to fans, even as political success eluded him

Tamil Nadu: DMDK leader Captain Vijayakanth’s mortal remains to be kept at Island Grounds Friday; funeral to be held at Koyambedu party office

January 02, 2024 9:14 am

Since Thursday morning, MDMK workers, Vijayakanth’s fans, and the general public thronged the Koyambedu party office to catch a final glimpse of their beloved leader.

‘Captain’ Vijayakanth passes away: Who was the actor-turned-politician?

December 28, 2023 1:21 pm

Affectionately known as ‘Captain’, Vijayakanth's journey was initially marked by a successful career in the Tamil film industry, starring in 154 movies before transitioning into the realm of politics.

‘A legend of the Tamil film world’: PM Modi, CM Stalin pay tributes to Vijayakanth

December 28, 2023 11:58 am

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin visited Vijayakanth’s residence to pay homage to the DMDK leader and said he would be laid to rest with full state honours.

Vijayakanth funeral Highlights: ‘Captain’ laid to rest

January 22, 2024 4:26 pm

Captain Vijayakanth Death News Live Updates: Vijayakanth died on Thursday due to pneumonia. The actor tested positive for Covid-19 and was on ventilator support. Condolences have been coming in from his legions of fans and colleagues. Funeral to take place today.