DMDK leader (Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam) Vijayakanth passed away recently in Chennai at the age of 71. The Miot Hospital officials verified the news, which was a shock for Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industry.
He has been suffering from health difficulties for the last 4–5 years. His leadership was officially assumed by Premlatha, his wife, on December 14 as she was appointed as general secretary at a party gathering in Chennai.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at his total net worth alongside the cause of his demise, family, and other aspects of his life.
Cause of Vijayakanth’s death
According to the hospital’s statement, Captain Vijayakanth was on a ventilator after he was admitted for pneumonia. But sadly, despite the endless efforts of the medical staff, he passed away on 28 December 2023.
DMDK also gave an official statement that Vijayakanth has tested positive for COVID. The Hospital reports suggest that this statement by DMDK was made public even before the official results were made available.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his condolences by tweeting; he said he was extremely sad about the passing of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji.
He was a legend of the Tamil movie industry, and his performances captured the hearts of millions of fans.
Who was Captain Vijayakanth?
He was born on 25th August 1952 in Madurai. He was the son of Andal Azhagarswami and K.N. Alagarswami. He was a former superstar and a politician in the Tamil industry.
He entered politics in the early 2000s. He became famous with his on-screen performances and presence, and later, he entered into public service.
In the Legislative elections of Tamil Nadu in 2011, Vijayakanth-led DMDK was the main opposition party.
Captain Vijayakanth’s Family: Wife and Children
He got married in 1990 to Premlatha, a politician. They both had two boys named Vijay Prabhakar Alagarswami and Shanmuga Pandiyan.
Vijay Prabhakar Alagarswami is a politician, and Shanmuga Pandiyan is an actor in the Tamil Film Industry.
Net-worth
As per the sources, he began his professional journey in 1970 as an actor. If reports are true, then he has an estimated wealth of 50–60 crores.
This sum includes earnings from both his acting endeavors and political ventures, as well as earnings from brand deals.
Facts about Captain Vijayakanth
He has an engineering college under his name near Chengalpet and also a Marriage Hall in Koyembedu in Chennai.
He also likes charity. He donated ₹5 lakhs to the Kargil relief fund, and each year, he donates ₹25,000 to Little Flower School and also aids poor kids to get into good schools and accommodates them in his engineering college without any additional fees.
He also donates an Iron Box, Idli Vessels, Sewing Machines, Tricycles, and other required things to needy people every year.
He has not directly acted in any of the movies in the Tamil industry, but his movies have been dubbed in Tamil language. In his free time, he likes to watch football, cricket, and action movies.
Car Collection
His car collection is a sight to behold. He was a car enthusiast, and in his garage, he had modern marvels plus classic beauties. Premier Padmini was his first car.
Today he has many luxurious cars in his garage, like Audi Q7 worth ₹87 lakhs, Toyota Innova Crysta worth ₹25 lakh, BMW X5 worth ₹96 lakhs, Mercedes-Benz S350 worth ₹1.2 Crore, Ford Endeavour worth ₹36 Lakhs, Volvo S90 worth ₹66 Lakhs and Hyundai Santa Fe ₹27 Lakhs.
Home
Saligramam mansion is equipped with a garden and a swimming pool, which was auctioned off recently in July 2023 for ₹4.25 crores.
The Indian Overseas Bank put this property for auction to recover a sum of ₹5.52 crores that Vijayakanth has defaulted on. This auction was a major incident in the industry as it showed the downfall of the actor-turned-politician.
The family is now staying in Kanchipuram district. The Mamandur property is valued at ₹4.25 crores and will be their new home. He has left a rich legacy for the audience and his fans.
