Kollywood’s Veteran Star Hero Vijayakanth is a well-known personality in all southern states. He is celebrating his 70th birthday today. Vijaykanth who is fondly referred as ‘Captain’ has appeared in more than 150 films. He has worked with several directors and acted along with actors from different generations. He has no film background and made a successful career for himself as one of the top heroes during his time. He solely worked in Tamil films throughout his career.
Vijaykanth delivered many hit films in the 80s and 90s and in most of the films he played the role of a police officer. Vijaykanth is also popular in Telugu as well. His 100th film Captain Prabhakar was a massive hit in Telugu too. His films like Vaanathaippola and Ramana were remade in Telugu with Rajasekhar as Maa Annayya, with Chiranjeevi as Tagore respectively, and became huge blockbusters.
In 2005, Vijayakanth entered Tamil Nadu politics and formed Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party. He contested and won as MLA in 2006, and 2011. He acted as opposition leader in the Tamil Nadu assembly after the 2011 elections. IndustryHit wishes Vijaykanth good health and happiness ahead.
On Behalf of Nadigar Sangam, Treasurer Karthi visited Captain Vijayakant in person & wished him on his birthday. Here are the pics…
