Vijayakanth

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Vijayakanth
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Portrait of Vijayakanth
14th Leader of Opposition in the Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly
In office
13 May 2011 – -
Constituency Rishivandiyam

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13th Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)
Incumbent
Assumed office
8 May 2006
Constituency Vridhachalam

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Personal details
Born Vijayaraj

Father Name = Alagarswami Mother Name = Andal
(1954-08-25) 25 August 1954 (age 58)http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1115537/
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Political party Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam

Date = 14-9-2005
Spouse(s) Premalatha

Wedding Date = (31-1-1990) brother in law l . k sudhish
Children Vijay Prabhakar
Shanmuga Pandian
Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation film actor, film producer, director

Vijayakanth (born 25 August 1954 as Vijayaraj Alagarswami) is an Indian actor and politician. He is the founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and a Member of Legislative Assembly representing Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, India. He is also known as Puratchi Kalaingar (English: revolutionary artist).[1]

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Early life [edit]

Vijayakanth was born in Chandrasekar on 25 August 1954 [2] in Tirumangalam, Madurai to K. N. Alagarswami and Andal in a Thottiya Nayakar family. Alagarswami was Madurai's Councillor for two terms. Upon entering the film industry to pursue an acting career, director Khaja (who directed his first film) changed his name to "Amritaraj" and then "Vijayakanth", dropping the "raj" out of his name and suffixing "kanth". He has also been nicknamed "Captain" and "Puratchi Kalaignar".

Acting career [edit]

Inikum Ilamai was his first film, which was directed by M. A. Kaja. After this, he acted in Dhooraththu Idi Muzhakkam, Neerottam and Agal Vilakku. He is nicknamed 'Captain' after the 1991 movie Captain Prabhakaran which is his 100th film. Vijayakanth has starred in films including Vanathai Pola, Sethupathi IPS, Captain Prabhakaran, Pulan Visaaranai, Oomai Vizhigal, Senthurapoove, Ulavu Thurai, Periyanna, Vallarasu, Ramana, Neranja Manasu, and Sathriyan

1980s [edit]

This period was a part of Vijayakanth in Kollywood. Some of the Vijayakanth films in the eighties include Sattam Oru Iruttarai, Sattam Sirikkiradhu, Auto Raja, Naan Soottiya Malar, Saatchi, Nalla Naal, Veettukku Oru Kannagai, Nooravathu Naal, Vetri, Madras Vaathiyar, Madurai Sooran, Kudumbam, Naalai Unadhu Naal, Naaney Raja Naaney Mandhiri, Amman Koyil Kizhakkale, Annai En Dheivam, Manakanakku, Oru Iniya Udhayam, Vasantha Raagam, Poomazhai Pozhiyudhu, Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu, Siraipparavai, Uzhavan Magan, Veera Pandiyan, Therkathi Kallan, Sendhoorappoovey, Meenatchi Thiruvilaiyadal, Ponmana Selvan, Paattukku Oru Thalaivan and En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan. These movies earned him great accolades. He was leading the charts alongside Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. His first Movie was Dhoorathu Idi Muzhakkam.

1990s [edit]

Vijayakanth acted in a good number of blockbuster films in the 1990s also. Some of them are Pudhu Paadagan, Pulanvisaranai (a blockbuster film directed by R.K. Selvamani), Sathriyan, En Aasai Machaan, Thayagam, Ezhai Jaathi, Karuppu Nila, Captain Prabhakaran (a blockbuster film directed by R.K. Selvamani and given 100th hit Film in Industry, Chinna Gounder, Sendhoorappandi, Enga Mudhalaali, Sedhupathi IPS, Thirumoorthi, Alexander, Dharma Chakkaram, Periya Maruthu, Thaai Mozhi (Guest Appearance, Sarath Kumar as a Hero), Thamizh Selvan directed by BharathiRaja, Honestraj, Veeram Vilanja Mannu, Ulavuthurai, Periyanna and Kallazhagar.

2000s [edit]

Vijayakanth had three releases in 2000 - Vaanathai Pola, lk sudhishVallarasu and Simmasanam out of which former two films became huge successful in box office.[3][4] His portrayal of elder brother and his younger brother in "Vaanathaipola" received praise.[5] In 2001, he had three films Vaanchinathan, Narasimma and Thavasi former two got flopped at box office, with Narasimma, Vijayakanth and co-producer l.k.sudhish his brother-in-law, were engaged in a legal battle to compensate distributors due to the film's losses [6] likewise for Vaanchinathan, distributors who paid a high price for the movie have burnt their fingers, they have incurred heavy losses.[7] Both received poor reviews.[8][9] in 2002, Vijayakanth gave a block buster Ramana and a flop Raajjiyam, following year he also appeared in a guest role in Devan for his friend Arun Pandiyan. Vijayakanth two releases in 2003 - Chokka Thangam and Thennavan became average grossers at box office.[10][11] In 2004 he had three releases Gajendra, Engal Anna and Neranja Manasu all the three received average reviews[12][13][14] and ended up as failures. He did not have any release in 2005. Instead, he appeared as himself in Suriya starrer Maayavi.[15] Perarasu, Dharmapuri and Sudesi are his releases in 2006 and these too did average business. But "Perarasu" was a super hit.[16] In 2007, he had only one release Sabari which saw him playing a doctor revolting against villains[17] which too ended up as failure and received bad reviews.[18] In 2008 Vijayakanth announced his 150th film "Vithagan"[19] since Parthiban brought the title it was changed as Arasangam[20] film which saw him as CBI officer who investigate the death of his brother in law and coming across look-alike of him did well at box office.

Political career [edit]

See also: Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election, 2011

DMDK supporters in Kumbakonam during 2011 election

He formed the center-left winged Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), a regional political party in Tamil Nadu. He formally announced the party's formation on 14 September 2005 in Madurai.[21][22] His party contested in all seats in 2006 assembly elections and won one seat contested by him. In 2011 election held on 13 April 2011 he formed an alliance with All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and contested in 41 constituencies.[23] His party saw phenomenal success by winning 29 of the 41 seats it had contested from. It is a significant day in the history of Tamil Nadu as DMDK has won more seats than the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and occupied the position of MLA for the second time. Vijayakanth emerged victorious from the Rishivandhiyam constituency in the 2011 state assembly elections.[24] Cho Ramaswamy encouraged Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) to forge an alliance with AIADMK.[25] DMDK launched a vigorous campaign to defeat DMK; It made a resolution to call all parties to come together to defeat the ruling DMK in a conference held in Salem on 8 January presided over by its leader Vijayakanth.[26] S. Ramadoss, leader of Pattali Makkal Katchi expressed his dissatisfaction with people from film industry ruling Tamil Nadu since 1967. He also urged voters not to vote for Vijayakanth with long career as a Tamil actor.[27]

The DMDK, led by Vijaykanth, proved to be an important player in the 2006 Tamil Nadu assembly election, garnering 10% of the voters and securing 10.1% in this Lok Sabha election. According to the study, it secured more votes than the winning margins of candidates in about 25 constituencies. In 2006, polling showed that DMDK was able to get more DMK votes than AIADMK votes, but in this election according to the table on the right, they were able to wrestle more Congress voters from 2004, than any another party. Contrary to the claim of many in the AIADMK camp blaming DMDK for the defeat, there is no evidence for this to be true.[28] Vijaykanth has declared that he would not ask donations for his party, and most of the funding for the party comes from his own pocket. He has so far rejected alliances with other political parties. In a by-elections to Madurai Central assembly constituency DMDK has secured around 17000 votes which is just 2000 votes less than ADMK. DMDK was also able to secure significant no of seats in Local Body elections.[29]

Dispute with Vadivelu [edit]

On 21 September 2008, Vadivelu's residence in the Saligramam neighbourhood in Chennai was pelted with stones by a gang, leaving several windows and furniture smashed and damaged. The actor had taken refuge in a room in his home and was safe. Vadivelu is said to have suspected Vijayakanth because of a recent controversy that broke out between the two. Vadivelu had filed a case against Vijayakanth for assault and the final court hearing took place on 22 September 2008. The attack may have occurred to prevent Vadivelu from attending the hearing.[30]

Vadivelu filed another case against Vijayakanth for attempted murder and investigations are taking place. Vadivelu has mentioned his keen interest in competing against Vijayakanth in the next assembly elections and "teaching him a lesson." In response, actor Vijayakanth told a press meet on September 22 that Vadivelu's allegations are based on hearsay.[31][32]

Tamilnadu Election 2011 [edit]

During the legislative assembly elections that took place in Tamil Nadu during April 2011, Vadivelu vehemently campaigned for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its alliance. During his public speeches, he predominantly condemned politician and actor Vijayakanth, whose party, the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), allied with the opposition party All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), headed by J. Jayalalitha. His allegations of Vijayakanth included him being a "drunkard". In a campaign speech in Tiruvarur, Vadivelu stated that "(his) only aim is to sweep out Vijayakanth’s whole team and to campaign vigorously for DMK’s victory". Vadivelu was criticized as being biased, only supporting a DMK-led victory for personal gains and not once mentioning anything against the official opposition, the AIADMK, or its leader.[33][34] In a turn of events, the election was eventually successful for the AIADMK alliance while Vijayakanth was victorious by a significant margin in his own constituency. Vadivelu has since disappeared from the public eye.

Post-election [edit]

After the election, Jayalalitha and Vijayakanth fought and accused each other.[35][36][37] Due to this reason, Vijayakanth got separated from ADMK.

Controversies [edit]

Election Commission of India has sent notices, based on the complaint of the DMK to AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa and her ally DMDK leader actor Vijayakanth for their alleged personal attacks against chief minister M. Karunanidhi and his family during electioneering.[38]

During the election, he said to have attacked his party worker.[39]

In October 2012, when Journalist Balasubramanian attempted to pose questions to Mr Vijayakanth. An angry Vijayakanth indulged in arguments with Mr Balasubramanian even as his party MLA, who was with him, allegedly pushed him. Following this, Mr Balasubramanian lodged a complaint with the Airport Police who registered a case against Mr Vijayakanth and the MLA under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.[40]

Personal life [edit]

Vijaykanth married Premalatha on 31 January 1990 and has two sons Vijayapandiyan and Shanmugapandiyan. Vijaykanth's second son is going to debut in the movies.[41]

Other work [edit]

He founded Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering in 2001. His wife is the chairman of this college.

On October 1, 2001, Vijayakanth declared that October 1, which is actor Sivaji Ganesan's birthday, be observed as Actors' Day in Tamil Nadu.

In 2001, he was the former president of South Indian Film Artistes' Association.[42]

Vijayakanth has launched a 24-hour Television Channel called "Captain TV" on April 14, 2010.[43]

Awards and honors [edit]

  • 1986 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Amman Koyil Kizhakalae
  • 1989 - Cinema Express Best Actor Award for Poonthotta Kavalkaran
  • 1989 - Filmfans Award for Best Actor Award for Chindura Poove
  • 2001 - Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu
  • 2001 - Best Citizen Award by the mayor of the City of Houston, Texas and Best Indian Citizen Award by Citizens of India forum.
  • 2001 - Cinema Express Best Actor Award for Vanathai Pole

Filmography [edit]

Main article: Vijayakanth filmography

Vijayakanth has acted in 153 movies, many of which feature him as a police officer.


Year Film Role Notes Co-Stars
2010 Viruthagiri Viruthagiri Directed by Vijayakanth Meenakshi Dixit
2009 Engal Aasaan Mahendran Directed by S.R.K.Kalaimani Vikranth, Sherly Bindho, Akshaya
2009 Mariyadhai Annamalai,
Raja		 Directed by Vikraman Meena, Meera jasmin
2008 Arasangam Arivarasu Directed by Mathesh Navneeth Kapoor, Sherly Brindo
2007 Sabari Sabari Directed by Suresh Cnahdrasekar, Music By Mani Sharma Jothirmayi, Malavika
2006 Dharmapuri Sivaraman Directed by Perarasu laxmi rai
2006 Sudesi Sudesi directed by Jay Pee Ashima Bhalla, Sayaji Shinde
2006 Perarasu Kasi Viswanath/Perarasu Directed by Udhayan Anandaraj, Pandiyarajan, Debina Bonnerjee, Nassar, Sarath Babu, Prakash Raj
2006 Maayavi himself Cameo appearance, Directed by Singam Puli Surya, Jothika
2004 Neranja Manasu Ayyanar Directed by Samuthirakani, Music by Karthick Raja Susan
2004 Gajendra Gajendra Directed by Suresh Krissna Ramesh Kanna, Radha Ravi
2004 Engal Anna Prabhakar Directed by Siddiq Prabhudeva, Padiyarajan, Vadivelu, Swarnamalya, Namitha
2003 Thennavan Thennavan Directed by nandha kumaran, music by Yuvan shankar raja Kiran
2003 Chokka Thangam Muthu Directed by Bhakyaraj Prakashraj, Soundharya, Uma
2002 Ramana Ramana AR.Murugadass Simran, Ashima Bhalla, Yugi Sethu
2002 Devan Rathnavelu Directed by Arun pandiyan Arun Pandiyan, Karthick, Kousalya, Meena
2002 Raajjiyam Karthikeyan Directed by Manoj Kumar Vadivelu
2001 Thavasi Thavasi/Bhupathi Directed by Udhaya Shankar Soundharya, Vadivelu
2001 Viswanathan Ramamoorthy himself Cameo appearance Ramki, Vivek, Roja, Vindhiya, Kovai Sarala
2001 Narasimma Narasimha Directed by Thirupathisaamy Isha Kopikar, Vadivelu, Nassar, Raghuvaran
2001 Vaanchinathan Vaanchinathan Best Dialogue Award "We Will Meet"citation needed], Directed by Shaji Kailash Ramya Krishnan
2000 Simmasanam Sakthivel/Thangarasu Directed by Eswaran Kushboo, Manthra, Ambika, Radhika Chaudhry
2000 Vallarasu Vallarasu directed by N. Maharajan Devayani
2000 Vaanathai Pola Vellaichamy/Muthu Directed by Vikraman Prabhudeva, Livinston, Meena, Kousalya

1990s

Year Film Role Notes Co-Stars
1999 Kannupada Poguthaiya Vasudevarayar/Vetrivel Directed by Bharathi Ganesh, Music by S.A.Rajkumar Simran Bagga, Karan,Laksumi,Siva Kumar, Anandha Raj, Radhika Choudary
1999 Periyanna Periyanna Directed by S.A.Chandrasekar, Music by Bharani Surya,Rajasree,Meena
1999 Kallazhagar KamalaKannan/Kamaal Directed by Bharathy, Music by Deva Laila
1998 Veeram Vilanja Mannu Rohit directed by Kasthooriraja Kushboo,Roja
1998 Dharma Dharma Directed by Keyar Preetha Hari
1998 Ulavuthurai Vasanth Periyasamy directed By Ramesh Selvan Meena, Sangavi
1997 Dharma Chakkaram directed by K.S.Ravikumar Rambha, Vijayakumari
1996 Alexander Alexander Directed by Keyar Sangeetha
1996 Tamizh Selvan Thamizhselvan Directed by Bharathyraja Roja
1996 Thayagam Winner: Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actorcitation needed[2] Directed by Ramesh A R
1995 Gandhi Pirantha Mann Nikhil Directed by R.Sundharrajan Revathy, Ravali
1995 Thirumoorthi Moorthi Directed by Pavithran Ravali
1995 Karupu Nila Roshan Directed by R.Sundharrajan Kushboo, Ranjitha
1994 Periya Marudhu Periya Marudhu Directed by N.K. Viswanathan Ranjitha
1994 En Aasai Machan Kunal Directed by R.Sundharrajan Murali, Revathy, Ranjitha, Sunder Rajan
1994 Pathavippiramaanam Krish Directed by Uday Shankar Vinita, Keerthana
1994 Honest Raj Raj Directed by K.S.Ravi Devan,Gowdhami,Amni,
1994 Sethupathi IPS Sethupathi Directed by P.Vasu Meena
1993 Sendhoorapandi Sendhoorapandian Directed by S.S.Chandrasekar Vijay, Yuvaraani
1993 Enga Mudhalaali Mukesh Directed by Liyakath Ali Khan Kasthuri
1994 Rajadhurai Rajdhurai Directed by S A Chandrasekhar Jayasudha
1993 Sakkarai Devan Joginder Directed by Panneer, Produced by Ibrahim Ravudhar Suganya
1993 Ezhai Jaathi Vikas Directed by Liyakath Ali Khan Jayaprada, MN Nambiar
1993 Kovil Kaalai Uppiliyappan Directed by Gangai Amaran kanaga
1992 Kaaviya Thalaivan Manikkam Directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan Banupriya,Mansula
1992 Thai Mozhi Guest Appearance Directed by Liyakat Ali Khan Sarath Kumar, Mohini
1992 Barathan Directed By Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy Banupriya
1992 Chinna Gounder Thavasi Directed by R.V. Udayakumar Suganya
1991 Moontrezhuthil En Moochirukkum Directed by Khaja
1991 Maanagara Kaaval Subash Directed by M.Thiyagarajan Sumaranganath, Lakshmi
1991 Captain Prabhakaran Prabhakaran 100th film, Directed by R.K.Selvamani Roobini,Sarath kumar, Ramya Krishnan, Livingston, Mansoor ali Khan
1990 Chatriyan Panneer Selvam Directed by K.Subash, Story,Screenplay, and produced by Manirathnam Banupriya
1990 En Kitta Modhadhey Ritesh Directed by R.Sundharrajan Shobana
1990 Siraiyil Pootha Sinna Malar Pankaj Directed by Amirdhan Banupriya
1990 Sandhana Kaatru Navneet Gouthami, Prithviraj
1990 Pudhu Padagan Nandu Directed by S. Thanu Amala, Sarathkumar
1990 Pulan Visaranai Raj Directed by R.K.Selvamani Roobini

1980s

Year Film Role Notes Co-Stars
1989 Meenatchi Thiruvilaiyadal Directed by K. Shankar Radha
1989 Rajanadai Directed by S.S.Chandrasekar Gouthami, Seetha
1989 Dharmam Vellum Directed by K. Rangaraj Gouthami
1989 Ponmana Selvan Directed by P.Vasu Gemini Ganeshan, Sarojadevi
1989 Poruthadhu Podhum Directed by P. Kalaimani Nirosha, Jai Shankar, Major Sundarajan
1989 Paattukku Oru Thalaivan Directed by Liquatalikhan Shobana
1989 En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan Directed by Manobala Suhasini
1988 Thenpaandi seemaiyilae Directed by Kolappan C P, music by Bhagyaraj
1988 Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum Directed by Ameerjan, Produced by Kovai Sarala Radhika
1988 Senthoora Poove Produced by Abavaanan, Afilm by Students of Tamil Film Unit Ramki, Chandrasekar, Nirosha
1988 Nallavan Directed by S.P.Muthuraman, Produced by Kalaipuli S.Thaanu Radhika
1988 Thambi Thanga Kambi Directed by Gangai Amaran Lakshmi
1988 Poondhotta Kaavalkaaran Directed by Senthilnathan Radhika
1988 Therkathi Kallan Directed by Kalaimani Radhika
1988 Ullathil Nalla Ullam Directed by Gangai Amaran Radha
1988 Makkal Aaniyittaal Directed by Rama Narayanan Rekha
1988 Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye Directed by R.Sundarrajan Saritha
1987 Uzhavan Magan Directed by Manoj Gyan, Produced by Ibrahim Rowthar AS Radhika
1987 Manathil Uruthi Vendum himself Directed by K.Balachandar, Guest appearance for only one song Suhasini
1987 Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu Directed by S A Chandrasekhar Radha, Ravichandran
1987 Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham Directed by Rangarajan K. Radha, Rekha, Goundamani
1987 Coolikaaran Directed by Rajasekar Rupini
1987 Veeran Veluthampi Directed by Ramanarayanan
1987 Veera Pandiyan
1987 Velundu Vinaiyillai Directed by K.Shankar Ambika
1987 Poomazhai Pozhiyudhu Directed by V.Azhagappan Nadhiya
1987 Solvadhellam Unmai Netaji Rekha, Charli, Delhi Ganesh
1987 Siraipparavai Directed by Manobala Radhika
1986 Oru Iniya Udhayam Directed by Selvam R Amala, Janagaraj
1986 Dharma Devadhai Directed by S.P.Muthuraman Pallavi
1986 Thazhuvadha Kaigal Directed by R. Sundarrajan Ambika
1986 Annai En Dheivam Directed by R Krishnamurthy Jaishankar, K.R. Vijaya, Manorama, Vadivukarasi
1986 Oomai Vizhigal Dheenadayalan Produced by Abavaanan, A film by Students of Tamil Film Unit Karthick, Arun Pandiyan, Jai Shankar, Chandrasekar
1986 Vasantha Raagam Directed by S.A. Chandrashekhar Sudha Chandran
1986 Enakku Naaney Needhibathi Directed by S A Chandrasekhar Lakshmi, Nalini, Senthil
1986 Nambinar Keduvadhillai Directed by K. Shankar Jayashree, Senthil, Vadivukarasi
1986 Amman Kovil Kizhakale Chinnamani Winner: Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Awardcitation needed</a>, Directed by R.Sundharrajan Radha
1985 Naaney Raja Naaney Mandhiri Directed by Balu Anand Radhika
1985 Manakkanakku Directed by Rangarajan G N Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu, Radha, Ambika, Rajesh
1985 Karimedu Karuvaayan
1985 Yemaatrathey Yemaaraathey Directed by V.C. Guhanathan Archana, Suruli Rajan
1985 Puthiya Theerppu Directed by C.V. Rajendran Ambika
1985 Neethiyin Marupakkam Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, Produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar Raadhika
1985 Eetti Directed by Rajasekar Nalini, sathyaraj, Vishnuvardhan
1985 Engal Kural Directed by Rama Narayanan, Music by Vijaya T Rajendar Nalini
1985 Amutha Gaanam Directed by J. Rangaraj Nalini
1985 Thandanai Directed by Rama Narayanan, Produced by Thirumal S N S, Music by Chandrabose Ambika, Jayachitra, S.S. Chandran
1985 Annai Boomi Directed by R. Thyagaraajan Nalini, sathiyaraj
1985 Puthiya Sagaptham Directed by Visu Ambika, Visu
1985 Raman Sreeraman Directed by T.K.Prasad Jothi
1985 Navagraha Naayagi Directed by K. Shankar Nalini, K R Vijaya, Pandiyan
1985 Puthu Yugam Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar, Produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar Sivakumar, Pandari Bai
1985 Santhoshakkanavukal Directed by R.C.Sakthi, produced by Thirumal S N S Nalini, Sathyaraj
1985 Alai Osai Directed by Sirumugai Ravi Nalini
1984 January 1 Directed by Manivannan Sulochana
1984 Kudumbam Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Sujatha
1984 Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal Vellaichamy Directed By R.Sundharrajan Revathy
1984 Idhu Enga Boomi Directed by M. Karnan Brindha, Jaishankar, V.K.Ramasamy
1984 Sathiyam Neeye Directed by P. Madhavan Viji, Ilavarasi
1984 Naalai Unadhu Naal Directed by A. Jagannathan Nalini, Sathyaraj
1984 Sabaash
1984 Veettukku Oru Kannagai Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Sujatha, Ilavarasi
1984 Maaman Machaan Directed by Rama Narayanan Urvasi, Manorama
1984 Nalla Naal Directed by R. Thyagarajan Thiyagarajan, Nalini
1984 Vellai Pura Ondru Directed by Gangai Amaran Sujatha
1984 Kuzhandhai Yesu Directed by V.Rajan Rajesh, Sarika
1984 Vaengaiyin Mainthan Directed by Rama Narayanan Nalini,
1984 Nooravathu Naal Directed by Manivannan Mohan, Nalini, Sathyaraj
1984 Vetri Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Viji, P.S.Veerappa, Pandari Bai
1984 Theerppu En Kaiyil Directed by J.V.P.Sundar Sasikala, Bhanu Chander, Chaaru Haasan, Vadivukarasi
1984 Madras Vaathiyar Directed by Vijaya Bhaskar Sasikala
1984 Madurai Sooran Directed by M.R.Vijayachander Anuradha, Sheela, Gandhimathi
1983 Saatchi Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Viji, Pandari Bai
1983 Gowry Kalyanam
1983 Naan Soottiya Malar Directed by C.S.Govindaraja Subhadra
1982 Sattam Sirikkiradhu Directed by T.R. Ramanna, Music by Vijaya T.Rajendhar Jothy, Prathap Pothan, Ramji
1982 Om Sakthi Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Menaka, Nalini
1982 Sivantha Kankal Directed by Rama Narayanan Usha Rani
1982 Auto Raja Directed by K.Vijayan Gayathri, Vanitha
1982 Pattanathu Rajakkal Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Silk Smitha
1982 Parvaiyin Marupakkam Directed by K.M. Balakrishnan Sripriya
1981 Needhi Pizhaithadhu Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Aruna, Silk Smitha
1981 Noolaruntha Pattam
1981 Saadhikkoru Needhi Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar, S.Shankaran Swapna
1981 Nenjiniley Thunivirundhal Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Swapna
1981 Sivappu Malli Ranga Directed by Rama Narayanan Aruna
1981 Sattam Oru Iruttarai Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar Poornima Devi
1981 Thoorathu Idimuzhakkam Directed by K. Vijayan Poornima Bhagyaraj
1980 Saamanthippoo Directed by K.S.Madhangan Sivakumar, Shoba
1980 Neerottam Directed by Jaishankar Sathyaraj, Padmapriya

1970s

Year Film Role Notes Co-Stars
1979 Agalvilaku Directed by R. Selvaraj Shobha, Gandhimathi
1979 Inikkum Ilamai Directed by M.A. Kaja Raadhika, Sudhakar Betha


Trivia [edit]

  • He has acted only in Tamil language.
  • Umai vizhigal is one movie which introduced many new artistes.
  • His Movies always have extreme stunts and comedies.
  • His Movies always get a great opening at the Box-Office.
  • Vijayakanth has nearly 3 Million members in his political party.
  • His movie "Vanathai Pola" collected about 250 million rupees.
  • His 'Sattam Oru Irutarai' was a super hit that it was remade in Hindi Andha Kanoon starring Amitabh & Rajinikanth.
  • 'Pulan visaranai', 'Managara kaval' & 'Captain Prabakaran' were all Blockbusters and directed by a DFT Student R.K. Selvamani.
  • He acted in successful films like Vanathai Pola, Vallarasu, Captain Prabhakaran, Pulan Visaranai, Ramana, Chinna Gounder, Vaitheki Kaathirunthaal, Sathriyan, Amman Koyil Kizhakkaley and more
  • His "Captain Prabhakaran" movies were dubbed in Hindi, Telugu & Malayalam and took a good collection.
  • In Tamil Nadu C centres he is one of the most popular Tamil actor.
  • He received 8.33% votes in first assembly election.
  • 17% votes in Local Election.
  • Party Name : "Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam" (DMDK)
  • Party Launch : September 14, 2005 in a political conference held at Madurai
  • Never campaigned for a political party
  • His wife is the chairperson of Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering founded by him and his brother-in-law L.K.Sudhish is the Secretary and Correspondent.
  • Mrs. Janaki Ramachandran had given him the van used by MGR during his political campaign.
  • Most of his films have been dubbed in Telugu
  • Was introduced as Vijayaraj in his debut film 'Enikum illamai'
  • Has organised his followers into different cadres like students, farmers, women, advocates, doctors etc.
  • His opposing candidate for Nadigar Sangam was Actress Devi. She received only 122 votes whereas he got 749 votes and won the election.
  • Was invited to play a villain role in the Rajini's film ' muratu kalai' which he promptly refused.
  • Has vowed to celebrate his birthday in a grand manner only after Prabhakaran wins in Sri Lanka
  • He was the President of Nadigar Sangam for three consecutive times.


Famous vigilante movies

  • Narasimha
  • Ramana
  • Vallarasu
  • Vaanjinathan
  • Alexander
  • Honest Raj
  • Captain Prabhakaran
  • Pulan Visaranai
  • Chendura Poove
  • Poondhotta Kavalkaran
  • Oomai Viligal
  • Sattam Oru Iruttarai

Famous melodrama movies

  • Sokkathangam
  • Vanathaipole
  • Thavasi
  • Koil Kaalai
  • Chinna Gounder
  • En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan
  • Paattukku Oru Thalaivan
  • Amman Kovil Kilakaley
  • Vaithegi Kathirundhal

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Further reading [edit]

Power and Influence in India:Bosses, Lords and Captains - Google Books

External links [edit]

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