Actor Vijayakanth tests COVID-19 positive; admitted to private hospital in Chennai: Report

Actor-politician Vijayakanth has reportedly been tested COVID-19 positive and has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai for treatment. According to Cinema Express' latest report, Vijayakanth is admitted to MIOT Hospital, Ramapuram, Chennai for further treatment. He got infected during one of his party's (DMDK) recent event, reported United News of India's report. The 68-year-old actor who is also the founding member of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has reportedly been keeping unwell for the past few weeks. 

Get well soon, #CaptainVijayakanth ! https://t.co/TvFmV6eTdN

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50)

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Get well soon Captain Vijayakanth, says internet 

Fans of Vijayakanth took to social media to wish for good health. "DMDK Leader Captain #Vijayakanth Tested Positive for Covid-19 Virus..He is admitted in MIOT Hospital,Chennai. My Prayers For a Speedy Recovery..#CaptainVijayakanth will definitely fight back and he will be Alright..Get well Soon Sir," (sic) tweeted a social media user. Check out the tweets here: 

DMDK Leader Captain #Vijayakanth Tested Positive for Covid-19 Virus..He is admitted in MIOT Hospital,Chennai. My Prayers For a Speedy Recovery..#CaptainVijayakanth will definitely fight back and he will be Alright..Get well Soon Sir..👍👍 pic.twitter.com/KvI9QGQdKO

— P Barathkumar (@This_is_Barath)

It's shocking to hear that D.M.D.K party leader & Actor "Captain" @vijayakanth tested positive for COVID. Who admitted in private hospital in Chennai City. My prayers for speedy recovery... #vijayakanth #DMDK #CaptainVijayakanth pic.twitter.com/dChYokHPDo

— Mohamud Roff (@MohamudRoff)

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prayers. Good man.... Hope you recover sir. #CaptainVijayakanth

— murali (@muralwrites)

Get well soon @iVijayakant sir 💐💐💐 #CaptainVijayakanth #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/074DmJawAH

— 8mm (@8mm_media)

Get Well Soon #CaptainVijayakanth pic.twitter.com/PjsIPj4Aiw

— Rajini🤘Followers (@RajiniFollowers)

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Vijayakanth made his acting debut in the 70s with the Tamil film, Inikkum Ilamai. The movie, starring Betha Sudhakar and Radikaa Sarathkumar in the lead, has Vijayakanth playing a small role. The film failed at the box office, however, the industry noticed Vijayakanth's talent. 

In an acting career spanning more than three decades, Vijayakanth has been a part of several commercial hits. He was last seen in Sagaptham. The movie has Vijayakanth in a cameo appearance. Interestingly, the movie was Vijayakanth's last film. He is presently concentrating on his political career. 

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