Vijayakanth, who is 71 years old, has been suffering from various health issues for the past few years. 

They also spoke to the chief doctor who was treating Vijayakanth and got a positive update on his status.

MIOT hospital issued an official statement stating that Vijayakanth's health condition has been unstable due to which he was put under pulmonary treatment and ventilator support.

According to a medical report released by Miot Hospital, where Vijayakanth is undergoing treatment, his health is improving but not stable.

His health condition has attracted the attention and sympathy of many people from the cinema and political circles, who have expressed their concern and support for the charismatic leader.

Marimuthu is survived by his wife and two children and he recently celebrated his 27th wedding anniversary on September 2nd. 

70-year-old Vijayakanth has long been suffering from severe health issues that made him to confine from the public light.

With Vijayakanth's ill health, the party's internal crisis, plummeting base, and lack of strong leadership, DMDK is now turning heads as the people are watching over what's next for the party. 

Signifying the recent spike of covid cases, Vijayakanth said the Tamil Nadu government should take serious action to control the spread of corona and create awareness among the people about the prevention of coronavirus.

Superstar Rajinikanth has expressed his wishes and prayers and said that Vijayakanth must roar back as the Captain.