Vijayakanth, DMDK founder-leader and popular veteran Tamil actor died in Chennai on Thursday. The 71-year old actor-politician's death was confirmed by officials of Miot Hospital, where he was admitted for pneumonia and was on ventilator support. Earlier in the day, the party informed through a post on its official X handle that Vijayakanth was admitted to a hospital and put on ventilator support after he complained of breathing problems.
— Vijayakant (@iVijayakant) December 28, 2023
Who was Vijayakanth?
Narayanan Vijayaraj Alagarswami,popularly known as Vijayakanth was born on 25 August 1952 in Madurai. He was an Indian politician and former actor born to K. N. Alagarswami and Aandal Azhagarswami. He also served as the opposition lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly from 2011 to 2016. The actor, producer and director, Vijayakanth married Premalatha and has two sons.
| Name | Vijayakanth |
| Full Name | Narayanan Vijayaraj Alagarswami |
| Father’s Name | K. N. Alagarswami |
| Mother’s Name | Aandal Azhagarswami |
| Birthplace | Madurai, India |
| Profession | Actor, Politician |
| Political Party | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Premalatha |
| Children | 2 Son |
| Award/Achievements |
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| Death | 28 December, 2023 |
| Death Reason | Covid-19 |
| Net Worth | Rs 14.79 crore (2006) |
The veteran actor Vijayakanth founded the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), a regional party in 2005. He aimed to provide an alternative political platform in Tamil Nadu, challenging the established Dravidian parties like the DMK and AIADMK. Later, he scripted history and served as the leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly from 2011-2016.
However, the political party faced internal challenges, which later affected the electoral performance in subsequent elections.
List of Vijayakanth’s movies
He was fondly referred to as "Captain" because of on-screen portrayal of military characters. He got featured in 154 movies and emerged as a versatile actor before venturing into politics.
1970
| Year | Film |
| 1979 | Inikkum Ilamai |
| Agal Vilakku |
1980
| Year | Film |
| 1980 | Neerottam |
| Saamanthippoo | |
| Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam | |
| 1981 | Sattam Oru Iruttarai |
| Sivappu Malli | |
| Nenjile Thunivirunthal | |
| Jadhikkoru Needi | |
| Noolaruntha Pattam | |
| Needhi Pizhaithathu | |
| 1982 | Parvaiyin Marupakkam |
| Pattanathu Rajakkal | |
| Autoraja | |
| Sivantha Kankal | |
| Om Shakti | |
| Sattam Sirikkiradhu | |
| 1983 | Naan Soottiya Malar |
| Dowry Kalyanam | |
| Saatchi | |
| 1984 | Madurai Sooran |
| Madras Vaathiyar | |
| Theerppu En Kaiyil | |
| Vetri | |
| Nooravathu Naal | |
| Vengaiyin Mainthan | |
| Kuzhandhai Yesu | |
| Vellai Pura Ondru | |
| Nalla Naal | |
| Maman Machan | |
| Veetuku Oru Kannagi | |
| Sabaash | |
| Naalai Unathu Naal | |
| Sathiyam Neeye | |
| Idhu Enga Boomi | |
| Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal | |
| Kudumbam | |
| January 1 | |
| 1985 | Alai Osai |
| Santhosha Kanavukal | |
| Pudhu Yugam | |
| Navagraha Nayagi | |
| Raman Sreeraman | |
| Puthiya Sagaptham | |
| Annai Bhoomi | |
| Thandanai | |
| Amudha Gaanam | |
| Engal Kural | |
| Eetti | |
| Neethiyin Marupakkam | |
| Puthiya Theerpu | |
| Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe | |
| Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri | |
| 1986 | Karimedu Karuvayan |
| Amman Kovil Kizhakale | |
| Nambinar Keduvadhillai | |
| Manakanakku | |
| Enakku Nane Needipathi | |
| Vasantha Raagam | |
| Oomai Vizhigal | |
| Annai En Dheivam | |
| Thazhuvatha Kaigal | |
| Dharma Devathai | |
| Oru Iniya Udhayam | |
| 1987 | Sirai Paravai |
| Solvadhellam Unmai | |
| Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu | |
| Velundu Vinaiyillai | |
| Veerapandiyan | |
| Cooliekkaran | |
| Veeran Veluthambi | |
| Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | |
| Manathil Uruthi Vendum | |
| Sattam Oru Vilayaattu | |
| Uzhavan Magan | |
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye |
| Makkal Aanaiyittal | |
| Ullathil Nalla Ullam | |
| Therkathi Kallan | |
| Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | |
| Thambi Thanga Kambi | |
| Nallavan | |
| Senthoora Poove | |
| Thenpandi Seemayile | |
| Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum | |
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan |
| Paattukku Oru Thalaivan | |
| Poruthathu Pothum | |
| Ponmana Selvan | |
| Dharmam Vellum | |
| Rajanadai | |
| Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal |
1990
| Year | Film |
| 1990 | Pulan Visaranai |
| Pudhu Padagan | |
| Sandhana Kaatru | |
| Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar | |
| Enkitta Mothathe | |
| Chatriyan | |
| 1991 | Iravu Sooriyan |
| Captain Prabhakaran | |
| Maanagara Kaaval | |
| Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum | |
| 1992 | Chinna Gounder |
| Bharathan | |
| Thai Mozhi | |
| Kaviya Thalaivan | |
| 1993 | Kovil Kaalai |
| Ezhai Jaathi | |
| Sakkarai Devan | |
| Rajadurai | |
| Enga Muthalali | |
| Senthoorapandi | |
| 1994 | Sethupathi IPS |
| Honest Raj | |
| Pathavi Pramanam | |
| En Aasai Machan | |
| Periya Marudhu | |
| 1995 | Karuppu Nila |
| Thirumoorthy | |
| Gandhi Pirantha Mann | |
| 1996 | Thayagam |
| Tamizh Selvan | |
| Alexander | |
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram |
| 1998 | Ulavuthurai |
| Dharma | |
| Veeram Vilanja Mannu | |
| 1999 | Kallazhagar |
| Periyanna | |
| Kannupada Poguthaiya |
2000
| 2001 | Narasimha |
| Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | |
| Thavasi | |
| 2002 | Raajjiyam |
| Devan | |
| Ramanaa | |
| 2003 | Chokka Thangam |
| Thennavan | |
| 2004 | Engal Anna |
| Gajendra | |
| Neranja Manasu | |
| 2005 | Maayavi |
| 2006 | Sudesi |
| Perarasu | |
| Dharmapuri | |
| 2007 | Sabari |
| 2008 | Arasangam |
| 2009 | Mariyadhai |
| Engal Aasaan |
2010
| Year | Film |
| 2010 | Virudhagiri |
| 2015 | Sagaptham |
His party earlier said in a statement that Vijayakanth had tested positive for coronavirus. Hospital sources said the party issued that statement even before the results for the second round of samples were available, reported PTI.
VIDEO | Supporters of actor-politician Vijayakanth tonsure their heads in Madurai to pay tributes to the DMDK founder, who passed away earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Z0Pvabjyn0
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 28, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the death of Vijayakanth and extended condolences to his family, fans and followers.
Extremely saddened by the passing away of Thiru Vijayakanth Ji. A legend of the Tamil film world, his charismatic performances captured the hearts of millions. As a political leader, he was deeply committed to public service, leaving a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu’s political… pic.twitter.com/di0ZUfUVWo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 28, 2023
Vijayakanth won the Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award and Kalaimamani Award along with Best Indian Citizen Award, Honorary Doctorate and almost 13 Filmfare Awards for his exemplary contribution to South Indian Film Industry.
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