Manakanakku is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. C. Sakthi, starring Vijayakanth, Sarath Babu, Rajesh, Ambika and Radha. Kamal Haasan acted in a guest appearance. This was the only film where Haasan and Vijayakanth appeared onscreen together. The film was released on 28 February 1986.
Amman Kovil Kizhakale is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan, starring Vijayakanth and Radha. It was released on 24 April 1986, and emerged a commercial success. Vijayakanth also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. It was remade into Telugu as Khaidi No. 786 (1988) and Kannada as Nammoora Hammera (1990).
The following is the filmography of Vijayakanth (1952–2023), an Indian actor, film director, film producer, philanthropist and politician.
Vaagai Sooda Vaa is a 2011 Tamil-language period drama film directed by A. Sarkunam, making it his second film after Kalavani (2010). It stars Vimal and Ineya, with Bhagyaraj, Ponvannan and Thambi Ramaiah playing supporting roles. The film is a period piece set in the 1960s in a remote village in Tamil Nadu. The film released on 30 September 2011 to mostly positive reviews but become an average grosser. The film was subsequently honored with the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for 2012.
Payanangal Mudivathillai is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Mohan and Poornima Jayaram, with Rajini, S. Ve. Shekher, Poornam Viswanathan, Rajesh and Goundamani in supporting roles. Its plot revolves around a woman who falls in love with a singer whom she helped to rise to fame but struggles to declare her love for him.
Vasantha Raagam is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by his wife Shoba who wrote the story. The film stars Vijayakanth, Rahman and Sudha Chandran. It was released on 1 August 1986. Despite the film's lackluster box office performance, its story was adapted into the 1992 Hindi film Deewana.
Asuran (transl. Demon) is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action horror film, photographed and direction by Velu Prabhakaran and written and produced by R. K. Selvamani. The film stars Arun Pandian and Roja, while Radha Ravi and Senthil play supporting roles. The film became a box office failure. Mansoor Ali Khan reprised his role of Veerabhadran from Captain Prabhakaran. The film is an unsanctioned amalgamation of the various Hollywood films including Predator (1987).
Rajanadai is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Gautami, Vidhyashree and Seetha. It was released on 28 October 1989. The film was later remade in Hindi by Chandrasekhar as Jeevan Ki Shatranj (1993) and in Bengali Bangladesh as Baba in (2003).
Vanna Thamizh Paatu is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu, débutantes Vaijayanthi and Mani Chandana. It was released on 17 November 2000.
Puthiya Aatchi is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by Velu Prabhakaran. The film stars Anandaraj, Radhika and Sarath Babu. It was released on 3 March 1995.
Gandhi Pirantha Mann is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Revathi, and Ravali. It was released on 22 July 1995. The film was a box office failure.
Ponmana Selvan is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Vijayakanth and Shobana, with Vidhyashree, Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi in supporting roles. It was released on 15 August 1989. The film was a remake of the Kannada film Karunamayi.
Cooliekkaran is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Rajasekhar and produced by S. Thanu. The film stars Vijayakanth and Rupini, in her Tamil cinema debut. It is a remake of the Hindi film Kaalia (1981). The film was released on 4 June 1987. Through this film Vijayakanth got the title "Puratchi Kalaignar", bestowed upon him by Thanu.
Enkitta Mothathe is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language romantic action drama film, directed by R. Sundarrajan and produced by Raajeshwari Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Shobana and Khushbu. It was released on 14 September 1990, and failed at the box office.
Sattam Oru Vilaiyattu is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radha and Ravichandran. It revolves around a man seeking to avenge the murder of his mother and younger brother. The film was released on 21 October 1987.
Uzhavan Magan is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by R. Aravindraj and produced by A. S. Ibrahim Ravuthar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radhika, Radha and Radha Ravi. It was released on 21 October 1987.
Rajadurai is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by A. S. Ibrahim Rowther. The film stars Vijayakanth, Jayasudha and Sivaranjani. It revolves around a police officer, whose son turns against him after being brainwashed by his father's enemy. The film was released on 11 September 1993.
Engal Kural is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language crime film, directed by Rama Narayanan and produced by S. S. Chandran. The film stars Arjun, Suresh, Nalini and Jeevitha. It was released on 15 August 1985.
Naagam (transl. Cobra) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Chozha Rajan and written by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Ambika, Chandrasekhar and Radha Ravi. It was released on 23 February 1985.
Thambi Thanga Kambi is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by K. Shankar and produced by S. Ganesh. The film stars Vijayakanth, Lakshmi, Ramya Krishnan and Rekha. It is a remake of the 1986 Hindi film Jaal. The film was released on 15 July 1988.
