Vijayakanth's son thanks 'thousands and lakhs' of people who turned up
Updated On: 31 December, 2023 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijayakanth`s son took to his social media to thank supporters for showing up in larger numbers and paying respect to his father
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Vijayakanth with his sons. Pic/Shanmuga Pandian`s Instagram
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder-leader and actor Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai, aged 71, after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. People paid their last respects to `Captain` as he was lovingly referred by the masses, at the Koyambedu DMDK office in Chennai on December 29. On Saturday, Vijayakanth`s son Shanmuga Pandian took to Instagram stories to thank all the people for paying their last respects to his father and being a support in large numbers.
He wrote, "Thank you all for extending your heartfelt condolences. And to the thousands and lakhs of people who showed up to pay their respects standing on roads and bridges, your support shows us the kind of legacy our dad has left behind. The kind of life he has lived and the love he has earned. All your support provides solace to our family as we come to terms with this loss. Rest in peace Dad and our captain." Along with the note, he posted a photo of his father strolling through the crowd.
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