The untimely demise of the legendary actor and revered politician, Captain Vijayakanth, has plunged the film fraternity and his legion of fans into deep mourning. Known for his iconic portrayals as a cop on screen, Vijayakanth, aged 71, breathed his last following a battle with pneumonia aggravated by a positive Covid-19 diagnosis. Initially admitted for a routine checkup, his deteriorating health led to ventilator support, ultimately culminating in his passing on Thursday.