Vijayakumar is an Indian actor and politician. Along with predominant work in Tamil cinema since 1973, he has acted in some Telugu films. He also works in television serials. [1]
He 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. [2] Though not many offers were forthcoming for the little actor, he was supposed to play Lord Murugan in Kandhan Karunai , but instead Sivakumar played that role. Vijayakumar acted in a small role as one of the Lords that was arrested by Surapadman. [3] In 1973, Vijayakumar got his first break in Ponnukku Thanga Manasu , directed by Devaraj-Mohan. [4] The other hero in the film was Sivakumar. The success of Ponnuku Thanga Manasu got him a permanent place in Tamil cinema. [5] Vijayakumar was a popular actor the seventies, who acted alongside leading actors such as M. G. Ramachandran, in Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga , with Sivaji Ganesan in Dheepam and Kamal Haasan in Neeya. While Vijayakumar was a popular supporting actor, he did play the lead role during the 1970s, in films such as Aval Oru Thodarkathai, Mathura Geetham and Azhage Unnai Arathikkiren.
Vijayakumar continued to act in supporting roles in the early 1980s. After a brief slump, Vijayakumar's second innings came in 1988 with Mani Ratnam's Agni Natchathiram , where he played the role of Prabhu Ganesan and Karthik Muthuraman's father. The movie told the story of two half brothers who fight for their father's love and property. During the 1990s, Vijayakumar was frequently seen in father roles such as Nattamai and Baasha . During the same time, Vijayakumar also played lead roles in award-winning films such as Kizhakku Cheemayile and Anthimanthaarai , with Bharathiraaja. The latter took him close to winning the National Film Award for Best Actor, eventually missing it by one vote. [6] Vijayakumar continued to play senior roles during the 2000s; eventually the actor was seen in more grandfather roles. In the last few years, the actor has reduced his film commitments and focused on television serials. Vijayakumar has acted in over 400 films, primarily in Tamil, but also had brief stints in Telugu cinema.
Following is the list of films acted by Vijayakumar. Besides Tamil, he has also acted in a few Telugu and Malayalam films and one Kannada film.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1961 | Sri Valli | Lord Muruga (child) | |
1962 | Mahaveera Bheeman | ||
1965 | Thaaye Unakkaga | George |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1973 | Ponnukku Thanga Manasu | Shankar | |
1974 | Samarpanam | doctor, drunkard | |
1974 | Maanikka Thottil | ||
1974 | Aval Oru Thodar Kathai | Tilak | |
1974 | Murugan Kaattiya Vazhi | ||
1974 | Devi Sri Karumari Amman | ||
1975 | Sondhangal Vazhga | ||
1975 | Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu | Balu | |
1975 | Thennangkeetru | ||
1975 | Aan Pillai Singam | Sujatha's Husband | |
1975 | Manjal Mugame Varuga | ||
1975 | Thai Veetu Seedhanam | Guest Appearance | |
1975 | Paattum Bharathamum | Kumar | |
1976 | Nee Indri Naan Illai | ||
1976 | Athirshtam Azhaikirathu | Guest Appearance | |
1976 | Payanam | Captain Murali | |
1976 | Mayor Meenakshi | ||
1976 | Thunive Thunai | Jai Shankar's brother | |
1976 | Varaprasadham | ||
1976 | Janaki Sabadham | ||
1976 | Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu | Sasi | Guest Appearance |
1976 | Asai 60 Naal | ||
1976 | Mutthana Mutthullavo | Guest Appearance | |
1976 | Idhaya Malar | Sreedhar | |
1976 | Paalooti Valartha Kili | ||
1976 | Akka | ||
1976 | Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna? | ||
1976 | Thayilla Kuzhandhai | ||
1976 | Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | Ravi Shankar | |
1977 | Punniyam Seithaval | ||
1977 | Dheepam | Kannan | |
1977 | Murugan Adimai | ||
1977 | Avar Enakke Sontham | Guest Appearance | |
1977 | Unnai Suttrum Ulagam | Sekar | |
1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga | Kumar | |
1977 | Ilaya Thalaimurai | Pandu | |
1977 | Madhura Geetham | ||
1977 | Sorgam Naragam | Balu | |
1977 | Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi | ||
1977 | Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram | Inspector Raghupathi | |
1977 | Enna Thavam Seithen | ||
1977 | Nandha En Nila | ||
1977 | Aarupushpangal | Raja | |
1977 | Olimayamana Ethirkaalam | ||
1978 | Meenakshi Kungumam | ||
1978 | Thanga Rangan | ||
1978 | Shankar Salim Simon | Shankar | |
1978 | Aayiram Jenmangal | Ravi | |
1978 | Thirukkalyanam | ||
1978 | Varuvan Vadivelan | Vijay | |
1978 | Mangudi Minor | Lakshman | |
1978 | Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai | ||
1978 | Ival Oru Seethai | ||
1978 | Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye | Umashankar | |
1978 | Rudhra Thaandavam | Ravi | |
1978 | Alli Darbar | ||
1978 | Iraivan Kodutha Varam | Balu | |
1978 | Pilot Premnath | Premnath's son | |
1978 | Sonnadhu Nee Thanaa | ||
1978 | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | ||
1978 | Karunai Ullam | ||
1979 | Kuppathu Raja | Raja | |
1979 | Sigappukkal Mookkuthi | ||
1979 | Neeya? | Vijay | |
1979 | Velum Mayilum Thunai | Sundaresan | |
1979 | Kavari Maan | ||
1979 | Veettukku Veedu Vasapadi | ||
1979 | Velli Ratham | ||
1979 | Mugathil Mugam Paarkalaam | ||
1979 | Needhikku Mun Neeya Naana | ||
1979 | Adukku Malli | ||
1979 | Pagalil Oru Iravu | Vinod | |
1979 | Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren | Vasu | |
1979 | Chellakili |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Ponnukku Yaar Kaaval | ||
1980 | Kaali | G.K | |
1980 | Oru Iravu Oru Paravai | ||
1981 | Sathya Sundharam | Madhu | |
1981 | Savaal | Ranjith | |
1981 | Kalam Oru Naal Maarum | ||
1982 | Thanikattu Raja | Vasu | |
1982 | Theerpu | ||
1982 | Nayakkirin Magal | ||
1982 | Thyagi | ||
1982 | Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen | ||
1982 | Oorum Uravum | ||
1982 | Nenjangal | Sekhar | |
1982 | Mamiyara Marumagala | ||
1983 | Ennai Paar En Azhagai Paar | ||
1983 | Neethibathi | Ramesh | Guest Appearance |
1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | Balu | |
1983 | Thai Veedu | Vijay | |
1983 | Yamirukka Bayamen | ||
1983 | Sattam | Micheal Johny | |
1983 | Sandhippu | Prem | |
1983 | Apoorva Sahodarigal | ||
1985 | Chiranjeevi | ||
1985 | Sumangali Kolam | ||
1985 | Unga Veetu Pillai | John | |
1985 | Raja Rishi | Dharmadevan | |
1985 | Nermai | Doctor | Guest Appearance |
1985 | Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe | ||
1985 | Mounam Kalaikirathu | ||
1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | ||
1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | King Vijayaragunath Boobapathy of Jayanagar Raja | |
1986 | Viduthalai | Vikram | |
1986 | Vasantha Raagam | ||
1986 | Vidinja Kalyanam | Divya's father | |
1986 | Maaveeran | Joe | |
1986 | Mounam Kalaikirathu | ||
1986 | Oru Iniya Udhayam | Sekar | |
1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | ||
1988 | Agni Natchathiram | Vishwanath | |
1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | Kocha / Govindan | |
1988 | En Thamizh En Makkal | ||
1988 | Maduraikara Thambi | ||
1989 | Rajadhi Raja | Raja's father | |
1989 | Paattukku Oru Thalaivan | M.L.A Marudhanayagam | |
1989 | Ninaivu Chinnam | ||
1989 | Siva | Guest Appearance | |
1989 | Dravidan |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1990 | Panakkaran | Viswanath | |
1990 | Chilambu | 125th Film | |
1990 | Periya Veetu Pannakkaran | ||
1990 | Kizhakku Vasal | ||
1990 | Velai Kidaichuduchu | ||
1990 | Sirayil Sila Raagangal | ||
1990 | Sathriyan | Selvam's godfather | |
1990 | Vellaiya Thevan | ||
1991 | Vetri Karangal | Thyagarajan | |
1991 | Karpoora Mullai | Vinod Shankar | |
1991 | Adhikari | Inspector Vijayakumar | Guest appearance |
1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | Periya Gounder | |
1991 | Vigneshwar | DIG Rajendran | |
1991 | Archana IAS | Anandamurthy | |
1991 | Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu | ||
1991 | Iravu Sooriyan | ||
1991 | Idhayam | Geetha's father | |
1991 | Kizhakku Karai | Ranganathan | |
1991 | Bramma | ||
1992 | Amaran | Govindan | |
1992 | Rickshaw Mama | Sivaramakrishnan | |
1992 | Sugamana Sumaigal | Police Officer | |
1992 | Sivantha Malar | Prabha's father | |
1992 | Thanga Manasukkaran | Chellakili's father | |
1992 | Singaravelan | Velan's father | Cameo appearance |
1992 | Kasthuri Manjal | ||
1992 | Oor Mariyadhai | Chinna Raja (Guest appearance) | |
1992 | Pattathu Raani | Sundaram | |
1992 | Mudhal Kural | Veluthambi | |
1992 | Suriyan | ||
1992 | Deiva Vaakku | Vallatharai | |
1992 | Pangali | ||
1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | Rangasamy | |
1992 | Devar Veettu Ponnu | ||
1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Vetrivel's father | |
1993 | Rakkayi Koyil | Bommu Nayakar | |
1993 | Yejaman | Father of Vaitheeswari | |
1993 | Ezhai Jaathi | Odeyar | |
1993 | Madurai Meenakshi | Kumarasamy | |
1993 | Manikuyil | Ratnasabapathy | |
1993 | Thangakkili | ||
1993 | Uzhaippali | Tamilarasan's brother-in-law | |
1993 | Parvathi Ennai Paradi | Rajadurai | |
1993 | Maravan | Manickam | |
1993 | Gandharvam | IG Ravindran Nair | |
1993 | Thalattu | ||
1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Maayaandi Thevan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
1993 | Kilipetchu Ketkava | Grandfather | |
1993 | Kattabomman | Ponnurangam | |
1993 | Senthoorapandi | Senthoorapandi's father | |
1994 | Rajakumaran | Rajakumaran's father | |
1994 | Siragadikka Aasai | Balu | |
1994 | Athiradi Padai | Roja's father | |
1994 | Aranmanai Kaavalan | Sandanapandian | |
1994 | Honest Raj | Gopalakrishnan | |
1994 | Sakthivel | Sakthivel | |
1994 | Adharmam | ||
1994 | Rasigan | Raghavan | |
1994 | Sadhu | Master | |
1994 | Senthamizh Selvan | Vijay Bhoopathy | |
1994 | Sarigamapadani | Archana's father | |
1994 | Thai Maaman | Velusamy | |
1994 | Nattamai | Periya Nattamai | Special appearance |
1994 | Nila | Vijay | |
1994 | Thaai Manasu | Thangapandi | |
1994 | Chinna Pulla | Valliammai's father | |
1995 | Engirundho Vandhan | Police Commissioner | |
1995 | Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | ||
1995 | Baasha | Rangasamy | |
1995 | Muthu Kaalai | Sangaiah | |
1995 | Padikira Vayasula | ||
1995 | Lucky Man | Guest appearance | |
1995 | Thamizhachi | Periyasamy Gounder | |
1995 | Asuran | DGP Raghupathi | |
1995 | Raasaiyya | Shyamsunder | |
1995 | Periya Kudumbam | Thangavelu | |
1995 | Ilavarasi | ||
1995 | Ilaya Ragam | Vanitha's father | |
1996 | Parambarai | Paramasivan's father | |
1996 | Love Birds | Rathnakumar | |
1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan | ACP Chandrabose | |
1996 | Anthimanthaarai | Kandaswamy Iyer | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
1996 | Poovarasan | Ukrapandi | |
1996 | Senathipathi | Lingappan Naicker | |
1996 | Mr. Romeo | DGP Vijayakumar | |
1996 | Panchalankurichi | Mayandi | |
1997 | Periya Thambi | Sankarapandian | |
1997 | Bharathi Kannamma | Vellaisamy Thevar Zamindar | |
1997 | Periya Idathu Mappillai | Periya Thambi | |
1997 | Abhimanyu | SI Thangaraj | |
1997 | Aahaa..! | Parasuraman | |
1997 | Pudhalvan | Sathyamoorthy | |
1998 | Kondattam | Purushothaman | |
1998 | Natpukkaga | Karunakaran | |
1998 | Thaayin Manikodi | ||
1998 | En Aasai Rasave | ||
1998 | Desiya Geetham | ||
1999 | Suryodayam | J. R. | |
1999 | Suriya Paarvai | Narayanan | |
1999 | Ponnu Veetukkaran | Indu's father-in-law | |
1999 | Adutha Kattam | ||
1999 | Chinna Durai | ||
1999 | Anandha Poongatre | Meenakshi's father | |
1999 | Suyamvaram | Kuselan | |
1999 | Sangamam | Sivasankaramoorthy | |
1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | K. R. Bharathi | |
1999 | Malabar Police | Inspector General | |
1999 | Nee Varuvai Ena | Subramani's father | |
1999 | Jodi | Vengudu | |
1999 | Mudhalvan | Thenmozhi's father | |
1999 | Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham | Lakshmi's father |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Sandhitha Velai | Gurumoorthy | |
2000 | Kushi | Jennifer's father | |
2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Valluvardasan | |
2000 | Maayi | Maayi's father | |
2000 | Unnai Kann Theduthey | ||
2001 | Aanandham | Viji's father | |
2001 | Star | Ramanathan | |
2001 | Pandavar Bhoomi | Tamizh's father | |
2002 | Raajjiyam | ||
2002 | Kadhal Virus | Himself | Cameo appearance |
2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | School Principal | |
2002 | Ezhumalai | Raghupati Naidu | |
2002 | Shree | Sankara Iyer | |
2002 | Youth | Shiva's uncle | |
2002 | Baba | Chamundeeswari's father | |
2002 | En Mana Vaanil | Rajarathnam | |
2002 | Album | Somu | |
2002 | Villain | ACP | |
2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | Ramakrishnan | |
2003 | Anbu | Karuppaiah | |
2003 | Saamy | Saamy's father | |
2003 | Winner | Sakthi's father | |
2004 | Kuthu | Guru's father | |
2004 | Vaanam Vasappadum | Poongkothai's father | |
2004 | Maanasthan | Pattamaniyar | |
2004 | Konji Pesalaam | Amalan | |
2004 | Aai | Police Commissioner of Chennai | |
2005 | Ji | Vasu's father | |
2005 | Sukran | Home Minister | |
2005 | London | Rajasekar | |
2005 | Chandramukhi | Durga's grandfather | |
2005 | Chinna | Gayathri`s uncle | |
2005 | Ramakrishna | Village chief | |
2005 | Gurudeva | Sundar | |
2005 | Majaa | Chidambaram | |
2006 | Aathi | Aathi's grandfather | |
2006 | Kusthi | Abi and Divya's grandfather | |
2006 | Jambhavan | Velan's foster father | |
2006 | Dharmapuri | Meiyappan | |
2006 | Thalaimagan | Ayya | |
2007 | Thaamirabharani | Subbaiah | |
2007 | Deepawali | Mudaliar | |
2007 | Thirumagan | Malaiswamy | |
2007 | Kuttrapathirikai | Karthikeyan | |
2007 | Nam Naadu | Boominathan | |
2008 | Vaitheeswaran | Mani Shankar | |
2008 | Kannum Kannum | ||
2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Rajeswari's father | |
2008 | Aayutham Seivom | Udhayamoorthy | |
2008 | Kuselan | Himself | Special appearance |
2008 | Surya | Surya's father | |
2009 | 1977 | DGP Padmanathan | |
2009 | Malai Malai | Assistant Commissioner of Police | |
2009 | Solla Solla Inikkum | Sathya's father | |
2009 | Pokkisham | Special appearance |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Jaggubhai | Jagannathan's father | |
Goa | Nattamai | ||
Maanja Velu | Velu's father | ||
Singam | Home Minister | ||
2011 | Ponnar Sankar | Periyamalai Gounder | |
Kandaen | Vasanth's grandfather | ||
Konjam Sirippu Konjam Kobam | |||
Osthe | Minister | ||
Mambattiyan | Mambattiyan's father | ||
2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Dr. Arumainayagam | |
Singam II | Home Minister | ||
2014 | Chandra | Guruji Parameshwara | |
Lingaa | Karunakara's father | ||
2015 | Aambala | Solavandhan | |
Sandamarutham | |||
Paranjothi | |||
Puli | The Vedhalam King | ||
2016 | Ilamai Oonjal | Home Minister | |
Kodi | Chief Minister | ||
2017 | Singam III | Home Minister | |
Kuttram 23 | Commissioner of Police Kumaraswamy | ||
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Guest appearance | ||
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2018 | Pei Irukka Illaya | ||
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | Raajavamsam | Kulasekaran | |
2022 | Oh My Dog | Shanmugam | |
Amaichar | 325th Film | ||
The Legend | Saravanan's father | ||
2023 | Maamannan | Opposition Chief | |
2024 | Rathnam | Malliga's grandfather |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1989 | Geethanjali | Geethanjali's father | |
1990 | Ghatana | ||
1990 | Lorry Driver | SP Pradeep Kumar | |
1991 | Sathruvu | Lawyer | |
1992 | Killer | Bhupathi Raja | |
Peddarikam | Balaramudu | ||
1994 | Bhairava Dweepam | Jayachandra Maharaju | |
1996 | Sampradayam | ||
1997 | Rukmini | Dorababu | |
1998 | Auto Driver | Sravani's father | |
1999 | Sneham Kosam | Peddayya | |
Arundhati | |||
2000 | Ravanna | ||
2001 | Simharasi | ||
Adhipathi | Justice Panduranga Rao | ||
2002 | Vasu | Commissioner Rao | |
2003 | Indiramma | Ananda Rayudu | |
2004 | Samba | Dharmayya Naidu | |
2005 | Bhageeratha | Bullabbai | |
2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | Lakshmi's father | |
Rajababu | Dasaradharamaiah | ||
2007 | Hello Premistara | Arjun's grandfather | |
Tulasi | Dasaradha Ramayya | ||
2008 | Kathanayakudu | Himself | Special appearance |
2009 | Naa Style Veru | Parvathy's father | [7] |
2010 | Bindaas | Purushottam Naidu | |
2011 | 100% Love | Balu Mahendra | |
2012 | Srimannarayana | Kalki Narayana Murthy | |
2015 | Rudhramadevi | Villager | Special appearance |
2016 | Nenu Sailaja | Sailaja's grandfather | |
Sarainodu | Pedhaya | ||
Janatha Garage | Chief Minister | ||
2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | Chief Minister | |
2019 | Prati Roju Pandage | Surya Narayan | |
Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Lakshminarayana | ||
2023 | Ravanasura | Ramachandra | |
Year | Film | Role | Language |
---|---|---|---|
1993 | Aayirappara | Chettiyar | Malayalam |
2013 | Chandra | Guruji Parameshwara | Kannada |
2014 | Mr. Fraud | Shekara Varma | Malayalam |
2024 | Panchavalsara Padhathi† | TBA | Malayalam [8] |
Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Language |
---|---|---|---|---|
1997–2001 | Kokila Enge Pogiraal | Sun TV | Tamil | |
2009–2013 | Thangam | Rajaramchandra Raghunath alias Ayyaa | ||
2013–2014 | Vamsam | Vetrivel Annachi | ||
2016–2017 | Talambralu | Gemini TV | Telugu | |
2017–2018 | Nandini | Rajashekar | Sun TV Udaya TV | Tamil Kannada |
2019 | Rasaathi | Shanmugasundaram | Sun TV | Tamil |
2022 | Oru Oorla Rendu Rajakumari | Nattamai (Special Appearance) | Zee Tamil | |
2022 2023 | Karthigai Deepam | Special Appearance Raja Sethupathi |
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Sri Valli is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by T. R. Ramanna. Based on the folk tale of Valli, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, supported by T. R. Mahalingam, E. R. Sahadevan, C. K. Saraswathi and J. P. Chandrababu. This film was taken in Gevacolor. It was released on 1 July 1961 and was not successful. The film also featured Lakshmi in her on-screen debut as the child version of the titular character.
Ethiroli is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film, directed by K. Balachander, starring Sivaji Ganesan. It was the only collaboration between Balachander and Ganesan. The film was released on 27 June 1970.
Uyarndha Manithan is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film written by Javar Seetharaman and directed by Krishnan–Panju. The film was produced by A. V. Meiyappan, M. Saravanan, M. Kumaran and M. Murugan under AVM Productions. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki, while S. A. Ashokan, Major Sundarrajan, Vanisri and Sivakumar play pivotal roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics for the songs were written by Vaali.
Ponnukku Thanga Manasu is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language buddy film, produced by P. Madhavan and directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar, Jayachitra, Vijayakumar and Vidhubala, with Manorama, K. A. Thangavelu and M. R. R. Vasu in supporting roles. It was released on 2 June 1973. The film was remade in Malayalam as Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi.
K. R. Indira Devi (1949–2017) was an Indian actress who was active in Tamil Cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. She was well known for her supporting roles, but was also a successful dubbing artist. In a career spanning close to five decades, she acted in more than 250 films in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Indira debuted as heroine in Konjum Kumari (1963). She was awarded the Kalaimamani by Government of Tamil Nadu.
Subbiah Muthulingam (Tamil:முத்துலிங்கம்) is an Indian songwriter. He wrote over 1,500 Tamil film songs, and was the winner of Kalaimamani, Pavender Bharathidasan Award, Best Songwriter Award, Artist Award. Muthulingam was appointed as the Tamil Nadu poet laureate in 1980s by the then Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran and was also a Member of Legislative Council (MLC), before it was abolished.