Yesteryear Superstar Unrecognizable in Viral Pic!


A popular hero who later ventured into politics and made a name for himself in the political arena as well is suffering from prolonged illness and undergoing treatment for the same. His health condition had deteriorated to a level that even his fans are unable to recognise him in his new look.

Yesteryear superstar of Tamil Cinema Vijayakanth, who is known for portraying intense and Angry Young Man roles is popularly called Captain Vijayakanth. After having a successful acting career, he made his way into politics too.

Sadly, he is battling a prolonged illness and he underwent a few surgeries too. With his health not cooperating, Vijayakanth kept himself distant from films and politics. He took retirement from politics and has been confined to his home.

Making his fans and well-wishers worry, a recent picture of him is now doing the rounds and he is unrecognizable in the picture. Viajayakanth became leaner and his face also became thin and people are unable to recognise him. Netizens were in a state of shock looking at the pictures.

Vijayakanth went to the United States, Dubai, and London in the past and underwent treatment for his illness. Vijayakanth was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai earlier last year. He was taken to the hospital by his family members seeing his condition.Everyone wonders if he is the same Vijayakanth who used to be active and energetic all the time. The Actor-turned-politician lost his weight and his age is visible on his face.

His health has not been good for some years and since 2014, his condition became problematic. Going by the doctors’ advice, Vijayakanth had restricted his public appearances and he has been stepping out of his house.

To serve the people, Vijayakanth had floated his political outfit Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and tried his luck in the elections. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly for two terms.

According to the media reports, Captain Vijayakanth is all set to entertain his fans for one time and he might play a role in the upcoming Tamil project. More details of the project are awaited.