Vijayakanth, a well-known actor and politician in Tamil Nadu, passed away on December 28, 2023, at the age of 71. He had been suffering from pneumonia and COVID-19 complications. He was the founder and leader of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party and a former leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. He was also a successful and influential actor in the Tamil film industry, having acted in over 150 films. He was fondly known as “Captain” among his fans and colleagues. He received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to both cinema and politics, including the Kalaimamani award in 2001. He leaves behind his wife Premalatha and two sons, Prabhakaran and Shanmugapandian. His funeral was held on December 29, 2023, with full state honors. Many celebrities, politicians, and people from different walks of life paid their respects and tributes to him. He will be remembered as a charismatic and brave leader and a versatile and talented actor.