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Who Is Premalatha? Wife of DMDK Leader Vijayakanth

Chennai: Actor turned Politician and DMDK leader Vijayakanth passed away today - December 28, 2023, at the age of 71 in Chennai. The DMDK founder and leader passed away after a battle with pneumonia.

The DMDK leader passed on the reins of the regional party to his wife Premalatha a few weeks ago when she was declared the General Secretary of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam party.

Who Is Premalatha?

Premalatha was born in Chennai on March 18, 1969. Following an arranged marriage set up, she married Vijayakanth on January 31, 1990.

Speaking to reporters, Premalatha revealed that her father was impressed by Vijayakanth when their marriage was being arranged.

"When he came to see me, my father was instantly impressed with his attitude. He thought if he wanted to give away his daughter, let it be to this man. He came across as a simple man and not like a hero then," she was quoted saying.

Over the past five years, Vijayakanth's health had been deteriorating and the actor-politician maintained a low profile as General Secretary of DMDK. On December 14, 2023, his wife was declared general Secretary during a party meeting and took over.

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Vijayakanth

Indian actor and politician (1952–2023)

Vijayaraj Alagarswami (25 August 1952 – 28 December 2023), known by his stage name Vijayakanth, was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, philanthropist and politician. He worked in Tamil cinema in a career spanning four decades. He ventured into politics in the later part of his career and founded his own party Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam.

Vijayakanth acted in over 150 films in his career. Some of his popular films include Vaidehi Kathirunthal (1984), Amman Kovil Kizhakale (1986), Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran (1988), Senthoora Poove (1988), Pulan Visaranai (1990), Chinna Gounder (1992), Honest Raj (1994), Thayagam (1996) and Vaanathaippola (2000). He was nicknamed "Captain" following his role in the film Captain Prabhakaran (1991). He was also credited as "Puratchi Kalaignar" (revolutionary artist) in the film titles as he often appeared in roles as a law enforcer, vigilante, or a village head. He won two Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and was awarded the Kalaimamani title in 2001.

Vijayakanth served as the president of the Nadigar Sangam (actors association) from 2000 to 2006. He is credited with bringing the association out of debt and establishing a chari