Vijayakanth

Vijayaraj Alagarswami, known by his stage name Vijayakanth, was an Indian actor, filmmaker, philanthropist and politician. He worked in Tamil cinema in a career spanning four decades. He ventured... Wikipedia

• Born:  Vijayaraj Alagarswami, August 25, 1952, Madurai, Madras State, India
• Age at death:  71 years
• Died:  December 28, 2023, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Resting place:  Koyambedu, Chennai
• Nationality:  Indian
• Political party:  Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
• Children:  2
• Occupation:  actor, director, film producer, philanthropist, politician
• Civilian awards:  Padma Bhushan (2024) (posthumous), Kalaimamani (2001)
• Preceded by:  J. Jayalalithaa
• Succeeded by:  M. K. Stalin
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