DMDK members in Coimbatore celebrated Captain Vijayakanth's birthday by naming a newborn after his son, distributing gold rings, and organizing a feast for over 500 people on August 25, 2023.
Coimbatore: The birthday of Captain Vijayakanth, founder of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and a prominent figure in Tamil cinema and politics, was celebrated with great enthusiasm by DMDK functionaries and his film fans across Tamil Nadu on August 25, 2023.
In Coimbatore, DMDK supporters gathered at R.S. Puram to commemorate the occasion. The event was led by the party's district secretary, Singai Chandru, and Sulaiman, an ardent fan of Vijayakanth. The celebration began with the hoisting of the DMDK flag and garlanding of Vijayakanth's portrait.
In a touching gesture, a newborn boy was named Vijay Prabhakaran, after Vijayakanth's son. The child's parents, Rajaguru and Bharathi, were presented with a gold ring for the infant.
The DMDK members also organized a non-vegetarian feast for over 500 people as part of the birthday celebrations.
The event showcased the continued popularity and influence of Captain Vijayakanth, fondly known as 'Puratchi Kalaignar' (Revolutionary Artist), among his supporters in Coimbatore. Despite his absence from active politics due to health issues, the celebration demonstrated the loyalty of his party members and fans.
In Coimbatore, DMDK supporters gathered at R.S. Puram to commemorate the occasion. The event was led by the party's district secretary, Singai Chandru, and Sulaiman, an ardent fan of Vijayakanth. The celebration began with the hoisting of the DMDK flag and garlanding of Vijayakanth's portrait.
In a touching gesture, a newborn boy was named Vijay Prabhakaran, after Vijayakanth's son. The child's parents, Rajaguru and Bharathi, were presented with a gold ring for the infant.
The DMDK members also organized a non-vegetarian feast for over 500 people as part of the birthday celebrations.
The event showcased the continued popularity and influence of Captain Vijayakanth, fondly known as 'Puratchi Kalaignar' (Revolutionary Artist), among his supporters in Coimbatore. Despite his absence from active politics due to health issues, the celebration demonstrated the loyalty of his party members and fans.