From Vijayaraj To 'Captain': The Rise Of Vijayakanth Through Nationalist Movies

In the initial phases of his career, Vijayakanth's dedication shone through as he worked three shifts per day, accepting delayed remunerations.

Reaching a significant milestone with his 100th film, Vijayakanth emerged as an action icon, maintaining a consistent appeal at the box office.

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He was renowned for his political acumen. And that showed in the roles he played — the roles that made Vijayakanth the superstar he was, much before he became a full-fledged politician. Born as Vijayaraj in southern Tamil Nadu, Vijayakanth gained fame as 'Puratchi Kalaignar', or 'revolutionary artist', courtesy his multiple hits delving into crucial topics, such as corruption, injustice faced by the common man, and the like. He was a master of South Indian cinema,