It is known that renowned Tamil actor Vijayakanth sadly passed away due to health issues earlier today on 28 December. The likes of Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi and Narendra Modi have reacted to the same.
"Heartbroken to know that our ‘Puratchi Kalingar’, ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth is no more. He was a wonderful human being, Hero of the Masses,a multi faceted personality and an astute politician. Though he never acted in straight Telugu films, he is hugely popular and loved by the Telugu Audiences too.
Our beloved ‘Captain’ has left us too soon leaving an irreplaceable void!
My heartfelt condolences to his numerous fans, family and well wishers. May his soul rest in peace." Chiranjeevi tweeted.
"Saddened to learn about Vijayakanth Garu's passing. A true powerhouse in both cinema and politics. May his soul find eternal peace. My thoughts are with his family and friends" NTR tweeted.
"Extremely saddened by the passing away of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji. A legend of the Tamil film world, his charismatic performances captured the hearts of millions. As a political leader, he was deeply committed to public service, leaving a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. His passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill. He was a close friend and I fondly recall my interactions with him over the years. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, fans and numerous followers. Om Shanti." Modi tweeted.
