Captain Vijayakant laid to rest with state honours at DMDK headquarters in Chennai. Thousands gather to pay respects as procession takes over three hours. State and national leaders, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and prominent Tamil cinema actors, pay homage to the late DMDK leader. Read more about the final rites and the public's tribute to Captain Vijayakant.
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.
Viral pneumonia caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus usually affects the upper respiratory tract. But it could become severe in those with compromised conditions.