Vijayakanth's son Shanmuga Pandian remembers his father with emotional note: Rest in peace dad and our captain

Vijayakanth died in Chennai, aged 71. He was laid to rest on Friday with full state honours after thousands of people paid their last respects.

Shanmuga Pandian, the son of late actor Vijayakanth, has penned a note remembering his father. Taking to Instagram Stories on Saturday, Shanmuga also posted a photo of his father. Shanmuga also added a song as the background music. (Also Read | Alphonse Puthren’s Instagram posts addressing Ajith and Udhayanidhi Stalin worry fans, allege Vijayakanth was murdered)

Shanmuga remembers his father Vijayakanth

Vijayakanth died earlier this week.

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 (crying face and white heart emojis).”

Shanmuga also added a song as the background music.

About Vijayakanth's death

Widely known as Captain, Vijayakanth's life is marked by a successful career in the Tamil film industry. He was featured in 154 movies before venturing into politics. While holding a position at Nadigar Sangam (officially known as the South Indian Artists' Association), Vijayakanth brought revolutionary changes to the South Indian film industry. He also served as a member of the Legislative Assembly twice, representing the Virudhachalam and Rishivandiyam constituencies.

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