Actor Vijayakumar Age, Biography, Height, Wife, Family, Debut Movies

Vijayakumar, a prominent Tamil film actor and politician, has made significant contributions to Tamil cinema since 1973, along with appearances in Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu movies.

Biography:

Vijayakumar, born on August 29, 1943, in Nattuchalai, Pattukottai, Tamil Nadu, has garnered fame both as an actor and a politician. He debuted in the Tamil film industry in 1964 with “Sri Valli,” and his breakthrough came with “Aval Oru Thodar Kathai” in 1974. Vijayakumar has a versatile career, playing supporting roles alongside icons like Kamal Haasan and Sivaji Ganesan. Notably, he has also portrayed lead characters in movies such as “Aval Oru Thodarkathai,” “Mathura Geetham,” and “Azhage Unnai Arathikkiren.”

Family:

Vijayakumar’s family includes his wife, Muthukannu (since 1969), and late wife, Manjula (1976–2013). He has several children, including Arun Vijay, an acclaimed Tamil film actor, and daughters Vanitha Vijayakumar, Preetha Vijaykumar, Sridevi Vijaykumar, Kavitha Vijayakumar, and Anitha Vijayakumar. Additionally, his sons-in-law are Akash (married to Vanitha) and Hari (married to Preetha).

Career Highlights:

Beyond his film career, Vijayakumar has engaged in politics. He served as the vice-president of the South Indian Nadigar Sangam until 2015 and was associated with the AIADMK party until 2016 before joining the BJP. Known for his versatile talent, he has acted in over 400 films, predominantly in Tamil cinema. Vijayakumar’s diverse roles include fatherly, uncle, and grandfatherly characters, adding depth to his acting repertoire.

Trivia:

• Vijayakumar has appeared in various television serials, including “Thangam,” “Vamsam,” “Talambralu,” and “Nandini.”
• His performance in “Aval Oru Thodar Kathai” earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
• Despite primarily appearing in Tamil films, Vijayakumar has also made brief appearances in Telugu cinema.
• He shared the screen with his son, Arun Vijay, in movies like “Pandavar Bhoomi,” “Malai Malai,” and “Maanja Velu.”
• Vijayakumar was once nominated for the National Film Award for his role in “Anthimanthaarai.”
• His first movie, “Sri Valli,” where he portrayed Lord Murugan, marked the beginning of his illustrious career in cinema.

Personal Tragedy:

In 2013, Vijayakumar suffered a personal loss with the passing of his wife, Manjula, in Chennai at the age of 59.