Premalatha Vijayakanth, the General Secretary of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), has stated that no political party should use the images of the late actor and politician Vijayakanth. She made the statement while beginning a statewide tour aimed at strengthening the party, which started in the Gummidipoondi constituency. According to Premalatha, only political parties that form an alliance with the DMDK during election periods will be permitted to use his pictures. However, she clarified that the use of Vijayakanth’s images in films is not restricted and can be done by anyone.
The DMDK’s decision comes as the party begins to plan its strategy for the upcoming 2026 state assembly elections. During her press interaction, Premalatha also criticized the state of law and order in Tamil Nadu and discussed the party’s ambition to form a government.