Legendary actor and DMDK leader Vijayakanth passed away in the early morning today. Captain was admitted to the MIOT International Hospital in Chennai last night. He was on ventilator support after testing positive for COVID. The hospital announced his death through a statement this morning.

This came as a shock to the public, fans and party members. Celebrities, politicians and people expressed their condolences on his demise. There was confusion about whether his body would be taken to his native town or will it be buried in Chennai. Now, Vijayakanth's family has shared the details of the funeral with the media.

The family has announced that Vijayakanth's body will be cremated at the DMDK headquarters in Koyambedu, Chennai tomorrow (December 29) at 4.45 pm. Notably, Captain Vijayakanth's body will be kept at the party headquarters today and tomorrow. The public can pay their respects. This news is going viral now.

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