This film was a massive breakthrough for a young Vijayakanth. Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar, the movie dealt with the flaws in the legal system and a protagonist who takes the law into his own hands. The raw energy Vijayakanth brought to the screen made him an overnight sensation, and the film was so successful it was remade in several other languages. The Iconic "Captain" Era
P. Vasu This film proves Vijayakanth could act beyond action. He plays a loyal driver (Walter) who is abused by his rich employers. When his unborn child is killed, the transformation into a vengeful "Vetrivel" is heartbreaking and explosive. vijayakanth movie list top
Directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar, this movie gave Vijayakanth his first major breakthrough as a young man fighting systemic injustice Times of India. This film was a massive breakthrough for a young Vijayakanth
A trendsetting investigative journalism thriller, Oomai Vizhigal featured an ensemble cast, but Vijayakanth stole the show as DSP Deenadayalan, an aging, righteous cop. The raw energy Vijayakanth brought to the screen
Though Vijayakanth technically played an extended cameo as the aging, honest cop DSP Deenathayalan, this film revolutionized Tamil cinema. Directed by a group of film institute graduates (led by Aravindraj), the story follows a team of journalists and a cop uncovering a horrific crime syndicate targeting young women.