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  DMDK aligns with DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly election: What it means for the 2026 battle

  February 19, 2026 12:35 IST

  Stalin welcomed the move saying he was very happy over DMDK joining the 'secular progressive alliance'. Calling Premalatha his sister, Stalin said the coalition will contribute to the progress and prosperity of Tamil Nadu.

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  Captain Prabhakaran: Vijayakanth-Ramya Krishnan film returns to big screens, netizens praise it

  Regional Cinema | August 22, 2025 16:35 IST

  The Tamil-language film 'Captain Prabhakaran' featuring Vijayakanth and Ramya Krishnan has re-released in theatres on Friday, August 22, 2025, in around 500 screens across Tamil Nadu. Netizens praised the film's storyline and Vijayakanth's performance that still connects with today's audience.

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  DMDK announces 5 candidates, Vijayakanth's son Vijay Prabhakaran to contest from Virudhunagar

  March 22, 2024 16:03 IST

  For the DMDK, which was founded by actor-politician 'Captain' Vijayakanth in 2005, this would be the first election the party is set to fight after his death on December 28 last year. His wife and DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth described the AIADMK as a "natural ally."

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  MGR to Kamal Haasan to Thalapathy Vijay, list of southern stars who launched political parties

  February 02, 2024 16:06 IST

  Before Thalapathy Vijay, many South superstars have launched their political parties including Jayalalithaa, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan among others. Scroll down to check the list of those political parties launched by popular South actors.

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  Vijayakanth put national interest above everything, was captain in politics: PM Modi in Tamil Nadu

  January 02, 2024 14:58 IST

  Vijayakanth had passed away in December last year. PM Narendra Modi paid tributes to the late actor and DMDK founder stating that he was Captain not only in the world of cinema but also in politics.

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  Thalapathy Vijay attacked at Vijayakanth's funeral with a slipper | WATCH

  December 29, 2023 15:23 IST

  Thalapathy Vijay, who attended actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth's funeral on Thursday, was reportedly attacked by someone from a mob of fans with a slipper. However, he was saved by his security personnel. Scroll down to watch the viral video.

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  DMDK Founder and Chief Captain Vijayakanth dies in Chennai following illness | India TV News

  News | December 28, 2023 15:41 IST

  DMDK Chief and actor Vijayakant passed away on December 28. He breathed his last at a MIOT Hospital in Chennai.

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  DMDK Founder and Chief Captain Vijayakanth dies in Chennai following illness

  News | December 28, 2023 10:47 IST

  DMDK Chief and actor Vijayakant passed away on December 28. He breathed his last at a MIOT Hospital in Chennai. Earlier, he was tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to a hospital. He was later put on ventilator support after he complained of breathing problems.

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  From Vaanathaippola to Captain Prabhakaran, top 5 films of actor-politician Vijayakanth

  December 28, 2023 9:41 IST

  Actor-turned-politician Vijaykanth passed away on Thursday, December 28. He was 71. Before entering politics, he acted in several hundred films and bagged many prestigious awards. Let us take you on a trip down memory lane and remember some of his best films.

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  Vijayakanth, DMDK chief and Tamil star, dies in Chennai following illness, PM expresses condolences

  December 28, 2023 12:41 IST

  Vijayakanth was 71-year-old and was the Opposition Leader in Tamil Nadu from 2011 to 2016.

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  Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Sathyaraj & other celebs pray for Vijayakanth's speedy recovery

  Celebrities | June 22, 2022 22:43 IST

  Vijayakanth, who is one of Tamil cinema's popular actors and well known politicians, is said to be recovering well in a private hospital, where he underwent surgery in which three of the toes on his right leg were amputated.

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  Vijayakanth's house, college properties to be auctioned

  Business | June 21, 2019 17:25 IST

  Properties worth about Rs 100 crore owned by actor-turned politician A. Vijayakanth, his wife V. Premalatha and his educational trust has been put on auction by the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for non-payment of a Rs 5.52 crore loan.

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  TN Polls: Vijayakanth's DMDK to go it alone in Assembly elections

  Politics | March 11, 2016 15:05 IST

  After keeping alliance aspirants on tenterhooks, actor-turned politician Vijayakanth on Thursday said his party DMDK would go it alone in the 16 May Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, belying the hopes of DMK, BJP and the four-party bloc PWF.

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  DMDK wants œdefamatory posts against Vijayakanth's removal

  Politics | February 13, 2015 9:55 IST

  Chennai: Main opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly DMDK thursday lodged a police complaint alleging defamatory posts in social media against its party chief Vijayakanth and demanded removal of such content and action against those floating

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  Vijayakanth flays Jaya for power tariff hike proposal

  India | September 25, 2014 16:58 IST

  Chennai: DMDK chief and the Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijayakanth today criticised Chief Minister Jayalalithaa for distancing her government from the power tariff hike proposed by the state electricity regulatory commission

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  DMK, AIADMK pay tributes to Anna on 106th birth anniversary

  Politics | September 15, 2014 13:35 IST

  Chennai: Veteran Dravidian leader and former Chief Minister C N Annadurai was remembered in the state on the occasion of his 106th birth anniversary.  DMK President M Karunanidhi, accompanied by senior leaders including M K

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  Karunanidhi's pep talk to cadres, "AIADMK too has lost polls"

  Politics | July 10, 2014 17:52 IST

  Chennai: Seeking to enthuse party workers in the backdrop of electoral setbacks, DMK chief M Karunanidhi today said victory or defeat does not determine a party's growth and stressed that the ruling AIADMK too had

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  Modi will announce names, seats for NDA in TN: Vijayakanth

  Politics | March 18, 2014 11:30 IST

  Erode (TN): DMDK chief Vijayakanth today said BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi would soon announce the names and seats for the NDA combine in Tamil Nadu and reiterated that only he could give a

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  Polling Begins In TN, Kerala And Puducherry

  India | April 13, 2011 10:48 IST

  Chennai/Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 13 : Moderate to brisk polling was reported in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and union territory of Puducherry which went to polls this morning amid tight security.Voters turned up in good numbers since the