Biography of actor vijayakanth chennai
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Vijayakanth
Indian actor and politician (1952–2023)
Vijayaraj Alagarswami (25 August 1952 – 28 December 2023), known by his stage name Vijayakanth, was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, 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 and founded his own party Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam.
Vijayakanth acted in over 150 films in his career. Some of his popular films include Vaidehi Kathirunthal (1984), Amman Kovil Kizhakale (1986), Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran (1988), Senthoora Poove (1988), Pulan Visaranai (1990), Chinna Gounder (1992), Honest Raj (1994), Thayagam (1996) and Vaanathaippola (2000). He was nicknamed "Captain" following his role in the film Captain Prabhakaran (1991). He was also credited as "Puratchi Kalaignar" (revolutionary artist) in the film titles as he often appeared in roles as a law enforcer, vigilante, or a village hea
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Vijayakanth (1952-2023): Tamil Nadu loses its Captain
Vijayakanth began his acting journey with Inikkum Ilamai (1979). His unassuming looks and powerful screen presence quickly made him a popular figure among the audience. His first significant break happened with Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981), directed bygd Vijay’s father SA Chandrasekhar. He then collaborated with SAC for many ventures like Nenjile Thunivirunthal, Needhi Pizhaithathu, and Pattanathu Rajakkal, which made him a bankable newcomer.
Nooravathu Naal, directed by Manivanan and released in 1984, became his first bio to run for more than 200 days. brev the bio, Vijayakanth became a force to reckon with in Tamil cinema, on par with the leading stars of the industry, including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
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Vijayakanth
Narayanan Vijayaraj Alagarswami (25 August 1952 – 28 December 2023)[1] better known by his stage name Vijayakanth, was a Tamil actor and politician.[2] He was the Leader of the Opposition of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 2011 to 2016. Before becoming a politician, he was a film actor in Tamil cinema from 1979 to 2010. He was the founder of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and served as a Member of Legislative Assembly representing the constituency of Rishivandiyam, previously Virdhachalam.
Vijayakanth died from pneumonia caused by COVID-19 at a hospital in Chennai, India on 28 December 2023, at the age of 71.[3]
Vijayakanth filmography
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