DMDK founder Vijayakanth’s health deteriorates, hospital says Captain needed pulmonary support
The hospital also said that Vijayakanth would possibly be staying in the hospital for a period of 14 days.
2 min read
Captain Vijayakanth. (File) Actor and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Captain Vijayakanth aka Vijayakant, has suffered a setback in his health. The 71-year-old was admitted to a private hospital in the city on November 18.
On Wednesday, the Miot Hospital issued a medical bulletin wherein they said that over the last 24 hours, there has been a mild deterioration in his health.
“Mr Vijayakanth was showing great improvement. However, over the last 24 hours he showed mild deterioration requiring a small amount of pulmonary support. We continue to be confident that he will show a full recovery,” the bulletin read.
Health condition of actor and DMDK founder #Vijayakant has mildly deteirorated over the last 24 hours and he will be requiring a small amount of pulmonary support, says hospital bulletin.#Vijayakanth pic.twitter.com/DmgEYg1U28
— Janardhan Koushik (@koushiktweets) November 29, 2023
It added that Vijayakanth would possibly be staying in the hospital for a period of 14 days.
In a bulletin the hospital had issued a week ago, it was noted that Vijayakanth was responding well to the treatment for his febrile illness and is stable and performing all bodily functions independently.
It was also stated that after a few days of observation, he would be ready to go home and resume his usual activities.
Following the health update, political leaders and film personalities wished Vijayakanth a speedy recovery on social media.
Vijayakanth, fondly referred to as Captain, was known for his powerful action sequences and fiery dialogues in his movies. He floated his own political party and contested the Assembly polls in 2006.
He turned the tables in the 2011 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu by joining hands with the AIADMK. His party secured 29 seats, pushing DMK to a distant third, and became the state’s primary Opposition.
After experiencing consecutive defeats in the following elections, his party fell flat and Vijaykanth’s health also suffered a setback, leading him to refrain from participating in public gatherings.
You May Like
