Vijayakumar (actor)
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| Vijayakumar | |
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| Born | Vijayakumar Seemaandurai August 29, 1949 Nattuchalai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1961-present |
| Spouse(s) |
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Vijayakumar is a Tamil actor and politician. Along with predominant work in Tamil cinema since 1973, he has acted in a few Hindi and Telugu movies. As of 2009, he is acting in the television serial, Thangam, aired on Sun TV.
Early life
Vijayakumar was born in Nattuchalai, Pattukkottai taluk, Thanjavoor dist, Tamil Nadu, India.His real name Panchatcharam was changed as Vijayakumar for film. He debuted as a 12-year old in the 1961 Tamil movie Sri Valli.[1] Again in 1964 with the help of his uncle, he came to Chennai at the age of 15 years and tried for chances but could not make it. Later in 1973 he got an offer to act in films.[1] His first major role was in Kailasam Balachander's Aval Oru Thodar Kathai in 1974.
Professional career
His journey in filmdom began as a child actor in the film Sri Valli in 1961. Vijaykumar was the little Lord Murugan in ‘Sri Valli’ starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. But not many offers were forthcoming for the little actor. In 1973 Vijayakumar got his first break in Ponnuku Thanga Manasu directed by Devaraj-Mohan. The other hero in the film was Sivakumar. The success of ‘Ponnuku Thanga Manasu’ got him a permanent place in Tamil cinema.[1] Vijayakumar ruled the seventies along with Jaishankar and Muthuraman as second generation actors after MGR and Sivaji Gneshan.He played supporting role to MGR's role in Indrum Pol Endrum Vazhgha and to Sivaji in Dheepam. His solo hero films of the 1970s include Aval Oru Thodarkathai, Mathura Geetham, Azhage Unnai Arathikkiren.
Then in 1988 came Mani Ratnam's Agni Natchathiram, which narrated the story of two half brothers who fight for their father's love and property and from here his second innings as character actor started. In 1990 he acted in Velai Kidaichiruchu directed by P. Vasu. In 1993 he acted in the film Kizhakku Cheemayile, directed by Bharathiraaja. In 1994 he played the village chief in the film Nattamai, directed by K. S. Ravikumar. This role was played by Rajinikanth in the Telugu remake Peddarayudu. The 1995 film Anthimanthaarai, another venture with director Bharathiraaja, got him a nomination for the National Film Award for Best Actor.[1] He has also made brief stints in Telugu Cinema. He has acted in over 400 films.
Personal life
Vijayakumar's family consist of wives MuthuKannu and Manjula, daughters Kavitha, Anitha, Vanitha, Preetha, Sridevi and son Arun Vijay. Sridevi is his youngest child. So far, Arun and his father have come together on screen just thrice—for Pandavar Bhoomi Malai Malai and Maanja Velu.
He is the vice president of South Indian Nadigar sangam. He is also a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[2][3]
Filmography
2010's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Dr. Arumainayagam | |
| 2012 | Srimannarayana | Kalki Narayana Murthy | Telugu |
| 2011 | 100% Love | Balu Mahendra | Telugu |
| 2011 | Mambattiyan | ||
| 2011 | Osthe | ||
| 2011 | Kanden | ||
| 2011 | Ponnar Sankar | Periyamalai Gounder | |
| 2010 | Singam | home minister | |
| 2010 | Maanja Velu | velu's father | |
| 2010 | Goa | Nattamai | |
| 2010 | Jaggubhai |
2000's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pokkisham | Special appearance | |
| 2009 | Solla Solla Inikkum | ||
| 2009 | Malai Malai | inspector | |
| 2009 | 1977 | ||
| 2008 | Kuselan | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum | ||
| 2008 | Vaitheeswaran | ||
| 2008 | Aayutham Seivom | udhayamoorthy | |
| 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | rajeswari's father | |
| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | ||
| 2007 | Kuttrapathirikai | ||
| 2007 | Deepawali | mudaliar | |
| 2006 | Kusthi | ||
| 2006 | Rajababu[disambiguation needed] | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Thalaimagan | ||
| 2006 | Ilavattam | ||
| 2006 | Jambhavan | ||
| 2006 | Dharmapuri | ||
| 2006 | Aathi | ||
| 2005 | Gurudeva | ||
| 2005 | Ji | ||
| 2005 | Majaa | chidambaram | |
| 2005 | London | ||
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | durga's grandfather | |
| 2005 | Bhageeratha | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Aai | ||
| 2004 | Vaanam Vasappadum | ||
| 2004 | Samba | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Maanasthan | ||
| 2004 | Kuthu | ||
| 2003 | Saamy | Saamy's father | |
| 2003 | Anbu | ||
| 2002 | Baba | ||
| 2002 | Album | ||
| 2002 | Shree | ||
| 2002 | Aasai Aasaiyai | ||
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | ||
| 2002 | En Mana Vaanil | ||
| 2002 | Villain | ||
| 2001 | Pandavar Bhoomi | ||
| 2001 | Anandham | ||
| 2001 | Star | ||
| 2001 | Ezhumalai | ||
| 2001 | Kushi (Telugu) | Bhupathi Raju | |
| 2000 | Kushi (Tamil) | ||
| 2000 | Sanditha Velai | ||
| 2000 | Maayi |
1990's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Malabar Police | ||
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | ||
| 1999 | Nee Varuvai Ena | ||
| 1999 | Ponnu Veettukaaran | ||
| 1999 | Anandha Poongatre | ||
| 1999 | Jodi | ||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | kuselan | |
| 1999 | Chinnadurai | ||
| 1999 | Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham | ||
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | ||
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Desiyageetham | ||
| 1999 | Sangamam | ||
| 1998 | En Aasa Raasaave | ||
| 1998 | Natpukkaga | ||
| 1997 | Aahaa | parasuraman | |
| 1997 | Bharathi Kannamma | ||
| 1997 | Panchalankurichi | ||
| 1997 | Pudhayal | ||
| 1997 | Abhimanyu | ||
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | ||
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai | ||
| 1996 | Poovarasan | ||
| 1996 | Periyathambi | ||
| 1996 | Parambharai | ||
| 1996 | Periya Idathu Maappillai | ||
| 1995 | Baasha | ||
| 1995 | Maanbumigu Maanavan | ||
| 1995 | Luckyman | ||
| 1995 | Senathipathi | ||
| 1995 | Muthukaalai | ||
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | ||
| 1995 | Raasaiyya | ||
| 1995 | Love Birds | ||
| 1994 | Bhairava Dweepam | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Thaaimaaman | ||
| 1994 | Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Nee | ||
| 1994 | Sakthivel | ||
| 1994 | Nattamai | ||
| 1994 | Sadhu | ||
| 1994 | Aranmai Kaavalan | ||
| 1994 | Rajakumaran | ||
| 1994 | Saadhu | ||
| 1994 | Adhiradipadai | ||
| 1994 | Adharmam | ||
| 1994 | Rasigan | ||
| 1993 | Aasayam | ||
| 1993 | Aranmaikili | ||
| 1993 | Rudraksham | Hari | |
| 1993 | Yejaman | ||
| 1993 | Raakkaayi Koyil | ||
| 1993 | Kattabomman | ||
| 1993 | Thaalaattu | ||
| 1993 | Maravan | ||
| 1993 | Kilipechu Ketkavaa | ||
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Maayaandi Thevan | |
| 1993 | Kulapathy | ||
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | ||
| 1992 | Walter Vetrivel | ||
| 1992 | Peddarikam | Bala Ramudu | |
| 1992 | Amaran | ||
| 1992 | Oor Mariyaathai | ||
| 1992 | Sooriyan | ||
| 1992 | Deiva Vaakku | ||
| 1992 | Kizhakku Karai | ||
| 1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | ||
| 1991 | Shatruvu | Lawyer | |
| 1991 | Rikshawmama | ||
| 1991 | Kizhakku Vasal | ||
| 1991 | Brahma | ||
| 1991 | Idhayam | ||
| 1991 | Mudhal Kural | ||
| 1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | ||
| 1990 | Panakkaran | ||
| 1990 | Chathriyan | ||
| 1990 | Periya Veettu Pannakkaaran | ||
| 1990 | Velai Kidaichiruchu |
1980's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rajathi Raja | ||
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha | ||
| 1989 | Geethanjali | ||
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | ||
| 1988 | Maduraikara Thambi | ||
| 1988 | Pudhiya Vaanam | ||
| 1988 | En Thamizh En makkal | ||
| 1987 | Insaf Ki Pukar | ||
| 1987 | Viduthalai | ||
| 1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | ||
| 1987 | Vairaakkiyam | ||
| 1986 | Maaveeran | ||
| 1986 | Mounam Kalaikirathu | ||
| 1986 | Or Iniya Udhayam | ||
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | ||
| 1986 | Uyire unakkaaga | ||
| 1985 | Rajarishi | ||
| 1985 | Nermai | ||
| 1984 | Sumangali Kolam | ||
| 1983 | Yaamirukka Bhayamen | ||
| 1983 | Neethipathi | ||
| 1983 | Sattam | ||
| 1983 | Thaai Veedu | ||
| 1983 | Santhippu | ||
| 1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | ||
| 1983 | Jeet Hamaari | ||
| 1982 | Thyagi | ||
| 1982 | Oorum Uravum | ||
| 1982 | Nayakkirin Magal | ||
| 1982 | Theerppu | ||
| 1982 | Nenjangal | ||
| 1981 | Sathyam sundaram | ||
| 1980 | Kaali |
1970's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Azhage Unnai Aarathikkirean | ||
| 1979 | Kuppathuraja | ||
| 1979 | Veettukku Veedu Vasapadi | ||
| 1979 | Pagalil Or Iravu | ||
| 1979 | Neeya | ||
| 1979 | Kavarimaan | ||
| 1979 | Adukkumalli | ||
| 1978 | Shankar Saleem Simon | ||
| 1978 | Aayiram Jenmangal | ||
| 1978 | Allidharbar | ||
| 1978 | Avaloru Pachai Kuzhandhai | ||
| 1978 | Meenakshi Kungumam | ||
| 1978 | Pilot Premnath | ||
| 1978 | Sonnadhu Needhana | ||
| 1978 | Vattathukkul Chadhuram | ||
| 1978 | Varuvan Vadivelan | ||
| 1978 | Rudhra Thaandavam | ||
| 1978 | Iraivan Kodutha varam | ||
| 1978 | Vanakkathukuriya Kaadhaliye | ||
| 1978 | En Kelvikku Enna bathil | ||
| 1978 | Maangudi minor | ||
| 1978 | thu varusham | ||
| 1977 | Aaru Pushpangal | ||
| 1977 | Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram | ||
| 1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga | ||
| 1977 | Ilaya Thalaimurai | ||
| 1976 | Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | ||
| 1974 | Aval oru Thodarkathai | ||
| 1973 | Ponnuku Thangamanasu |
1960's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Sri Valli |
References
- ^ a b c d "For Vijayakumar, work is always worship". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 2005-12-08.
- ^ "Party time for Vijayakumar". IndiaGlitz. 21006-02-06. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ Dorairaj, S (2006-02-08). "Actor Vijayakumar returns to AIADMK". Online edition (Chennai, India: The Hindu). Retrieved 2009-06-24.
