In a somber turn of events, acclaimed actor Mammootty has expressed profound condolences following the demise of the revered actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth. Joining in the expressions of grief, fellow actor Mohanlal bid an emotional adieu to Vijayakanth, acknowledging him as a “great actor, a just politician, and a kind human being.”
Mammootty took to the platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his sorrow, reminiscing about the close bond he shared with Vijayakanth. In a heartfelt post, he reflected on the profound impact of Vijayakanth’s passing, emphasizing the loss not only within the film fraternity but also on a personal level. The renowned actor expressed, “#Vijayakanth is no longer with us. He was a good friend of mine, a great actor, and a wonderful human being. His loss is deeply felt by the film fraternity, movie lovers, and personally, by me. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”
Mohanlal, also taking to X (formerly Twitter), mourned the multifaceted personality, highlighting Vijayakanth’s prowess as an actor, his integrity as a political figure, and his innate kindness. “Rest in peace, Vijayakanth sir, a legendary actor, a principled politician, and a compassionate soul. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, fans, and all who are affected by this immense loss,” expressed Mohanlal.
The mortal remains of ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth were honored at the DMDK headquarters in Koyambedu, Chennai. A gathering of party members, renowned personalities, political leaders from Tamil Nadu, and devoted fans assembled to pay their last respects, marking a poignant farewell to the multifaceted icon.
