Renowned luminary Rajinikanth conveyed a heartfelt video message regarding the esteemed posthumous Padma Bhushan conferred upon actor-politician Vijayakanth. He eloquently delineated the prodigious achievements of his cherished comrade and lamented the profound void left by his departure. In the bygone January, the federal administration announced the recipients of the revered Padma Awards for the year 2024.

The revered thespian Vijayakanth was henceforth posthumously honored with the prestigious accolade on May 9, 2024, with President Draupadi Murmu bestowing the esteemed distinction upon his widow, Premalatha Vijayakanth. Numerous luminaries extended their sincere appreciation for actor Vijayakanth’s Padma Bhushan, with Rajinikanth being the latest luminary to lend his voice to the resounding chorus. “The central government has bestowed the Padma Bhushan upon the late luminary and my intimate confidant, Vijayakanth,” Rajinikanth articulated in the video, further remarking, “It is indeed a moment of exultation, and his indelible legacy shall be immortalized within the annals of Padma 2024. A befitting tribute, indeed.”

In his native Tamil tongue, he mused, “The inexplicable absence of Vijayakanth leaves me bereft. He traversed hitherto uncharted realms of success before bidding us adieu. His irreplaceable presence shall forever be missed. A true icon of Madurai.” Premalatha, the widow of Vijayakanth, accompanied by their progeny, embarked upon a journey to New Delhi on May 9 to receive Vijayakanth’s posthumous Padma Bhushan, tendered by President Droupadi Murmu.

Moreover, aficionados disseminated archival photographs of Rajinikanth and Vijayakanth, underscoring their profound camaraderie, subsequent to the video capturing widespread attention across social media platforms. On the professional front, Rajinikanth has embarked upon a brief respite following the culmination of filming for his forthcoming opus, “Vettaiyan,” mere days ago. Subsequently, Rajinikanth is slated to commence production on “Coolie,” an action-packed cinematic endeavor helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, poised for a theatrical release in June. The pre-production phase of this adrenaline-fueled saga is currently underway and is anticipated to culminate expeditiously.