India, Dec. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered DMDK founder Vijayakanth as a close friend, a legend of Tamil film world and a deeply committed politician. Vijayakanth passed away at Miot Hospital where he was admitted for pneumonia. He also tested positive for Covid-19."Extremely saddened by the passing away of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji. A legend of the Tamil film world, his charismatic performances captured the hearts of millions. As a political leader, he was deeply committed to public service, leaving a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu's political landscape. His passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill. He was a close friend and I fondly recall my interactions with him over the years. In this sad hour, my thoughts ...