Overview
Vijayakanth was a prominent Tamil actor and politician, known for his strong on-screen persona and later as the founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party. He was often referred to as ‘Captain’.
Role in this knowledge base
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Key facts
- He was a highly popular actor before entering politics.