| Vijayakanth was a prominent Indian actor and politician. |
| He gained fame for his contributions to the Tamil film industry. |
| Born into a middle-class family, he developed a love for acting from a young age. |
| In 1984, he set a record for starring in the most lead roles in Tamil films in a single year. |
| Vijayakanth founded the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party in Tamil Nadu. |
| DMDK, under his leadership, achieved notable success in the 2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections. |
| He won the Rishivandhiyam constituency in 2011, becoming an MLA for the second time. |
| Over nearly forty years, he appeared in over 150 Tamil films. |
| His aspiration was to emulate the success of the legendary actor MGR. |
| In 2000, he assumed the role of president at the South Indian Film Artistes’ Association. |
| His portrayal of DSP Deenadayalan in 'Oomai Vizhigal' (1986) received critical acclaim. |
| He gained recognition for his performance as Ponnan in 'Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam' (1980). |
| In 'Captain Prabhakaran' (1991), he played the lead character in his 100th film. |
| He took on more than 20 roles as a police officer in various films. |
| He was dedicated to offering tuition-free education at his college. |
| In 2016, he lost his position as Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. |
| During the 2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, he aligned with the AIADMK before parting ways with the party. |
| In 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 and struggled with thyroid issues. |
| Sadly, he passed away at the age of 71 on December 28, 2023, due to pneumonia. |
