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Vijayakanth

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Vijayakānth

Aliases: Captain / Puratchi Kalaignar / Black M.G.R. / Vijayaraj Alagarswami

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1952-08-25 （Madurai）
Died
2023-12-28 （Chennai） age 71
Nationality
India
Languages
Tamil
Residence History
Madurai → Chennai

Career

Occupations
actor, film director, film producer, politician, philanthropist
Active Years
1978-2023
Affiliations
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, South Indian Artistes' Association
Memberships
Nadigar Sangam
Influenced By
M.G. Ramachandran
Influenced
Many Tamil film actors

Awards

Padma Bhushan
2024
Organization: Government of India
Result: 受賞 (p.p.)
Kalaimamani
2001
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Vaidehi Kathirunthal

1984 Action

One of his popular films.

JusticeRevenge

Amman Kovil Kizhakale

1986 Drama

Filmfare Award winner.

FamilyJustice

Captain Prabhakaran

1991 Action

His 100th film, origin of 'Captain' nickname.

TerrorismHeroism

Chinna Gounder

1992 Drama

Cult classic as village chief.

Village justiceTradition

Ramanaa

2002 Action

Anti-corruption crusader.

CorruptionJustice

Bibliography

  • Vijayakanth filmography

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Dynamic action sequencesStrong sense of justice hero
Recurring Motifs
VigilanteLaw enforcerVillage head

Health

  • Diabetes
    2020年代
    Toe amputation surgery
  • Thyroid issues
    2010年代後半-
    Speech slurring
  • COVID-19
    2020,2023
    Hospitalization

Legacy

Iconic Tamil action hero and politician who founded DMDK and served as opposition leader. Posthumously awarded Padma Bhushan.

In Popular Culture

  • Subject of numerous memes

Trivia

  • Nicknamed 'Captain' from 1991 film.
  • Acted in over 150 films.
  • Cleared debts of Nadigar Sangam.