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Indian actor and politician (1952-2023)

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Vijayaraj Alagarswami, known by his stage name Vijayakanth, was an Indian actor, filmmaker, philanthropist and politician. He worked in Tamil cinema in a career spanning four decades. He ventured into politics in the later part of his career, founding the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam party.

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Vijayakanth (third from the right) during his early film career.Vijayakanth (third from the right) during his early film career.Vijayakanth with then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi and director K. Balachandar in a function in 1997.Vijayakanth with then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi and director K. Balachandar in a function in 1997.Vijayakanth at a function in 2007.Vijayakanth at a function in 2007.Vijayakanth meeting then chief minister Jayalalithaa in August 2011Vijayakanth meeting then chief minister Jayalalithaa in August 2011Vijayakanth with his party delegation in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015.Vijayakanth with his party delegation in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015.

Filmography 40

The Greatest of All Time2024
Ramanaa2002
Pulan Visaranai1990
Karimedu Karuvayan1986
Maayavi2005
Chatriyan1990
Captain Prabhakaran1991
Chinna Gounder1992
Vengayin Maindhan1984
Vaanathaippola2000
Engal Anna2004
Sethupathi I.P.S1994
Thavasi2001
Vaidehi Kathirunthal1984
Manathil Uruthi Vendum1987
Alexander1996
Periyanna1999
Gajendra2004
Nooravathu Naal1984
Narasimha2001
Sagaptham2015
Senthoora Poove1988
Oomai Vizhigal1986
Vallarasu2000
Neranja Manasu2004
Chokka Thangam2003
Vaanchinathan2001
Annai Bhoomi 3D1985
Amman Kovil Kizhakale1986
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri1985
Vetri1984
Periya Marudhu1994
Dharmam Vellum1989
Enkitta Mothathe1990
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar1990
En Aasai Machaan1994
Ezhai Jaathi1993
Kannupada Poguthaiya1999
Sendhoorapandi1993
Perarasu2006

163 credits on file

Awards 2

2024Padma Bhushan
Filmfare Awards South

Connected to Vijayakanth 6

Venkat PrabhuAlso in Neranja Manasu (2004)SimranAlso in Ramanaa (2002)Mani RatnamAlso in Chatriyan (1990)R. SarathkumarAlso in Pulan Visaranai (1990)SivakumarAlso in Kannupada Poguthaiya (1999)MeenaAlso in Sethupathi I.P.S (1994)

About this person

Country
India
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 2023 · aged 71
Wikipedia
15 languages

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