Vijayakanth filmography facts for kids

Vijayakanth was a very famous Indian actor and politician. People often called him "Captain" because of his strong and heroic roles in movies. He acted in many films, mostly in the Tamil language, and was known for playing brave characters who fought for justice. He had a long and successful career in cinema before he also became a well-known politician.

Vijayakanth's Movie Journey

Vijayakanth's acting career was very long, spanning several decades. He starred in over 150 films! He was known for his action-packed roles and for often playing characters who stood up for what was right.

Starting Out: The 1970s and 1980s

Vijayakanth began his journey in the late 1970s. His first film was Inikkum Ilamai in 1979. He quickly became popular in the 1980s, starring in many movies each year. Films like Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981) helped him become a rising star. He often played roles that showed him as a strong and honest person.

In 1986, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil for his role in Amman Kovil Kizhakale. This showed how much his acting was appreciated. He also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor in 1988 for Senthoora Poove. These awards proved he was a talented actor.

Becoming "Captain": The 1990s

The 1990s were a very important time for Vijayakanth. He continued to star in many successful films. In 1991, he reached a big milestone with his 100th film, Captain Prabhakaran. This movie was so popular that it earned him the nickname "Captain," which stuck with him for the rest of his life.

He continued to make many action and drama films. Some of his notable movies from this period include Pulan Visaranai (1990), Chinna Gounder (1992), and Sethupathi IPS (1994). He often played roles like police officers or brave leaders who fought against bad guys. In 1996, he received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his work in Thayagam.

Later Films and Special Roles

In the 2000s, Vijayakanth continued to act, though he also started getting more involved in politics. He starred in films like Vaanathai Pola (2000), which was a big hit, and Ramanaa (2002), where he played a professor fighting corruption. His 150th film was Arasangam in 2008.

He also made special appearances in some movies, like Maayavi (2005) and Sagaptham (2015). His last film was Thamizhan Endru Sol in 2017.

Beyond Acting: Producing Films

Besides acting, Vijayakanth also helped produce films through his company, Captain Cine Creations. He worked with his brother-in-law, L. K. Sudheesh, to make these movies. Producing films means helping to fund them and making sure they get made.

Some of the films he produced include:

• Vallarasu (2000)
• Narasimha (2001)
• Thennavan (2003)
• Engal Anna (2004)
• Sudesi (2006)
• Arasangam (2008)
• Viruthagiri (2010)
• Sagaptham (2015)