Vijayakanth: Tamil Nadu loses its Commander (1952-2023)

Tamil entertainer and legislator Vijayakanth died on Thursday, leaving armies of his fans sorrowful. Viewed as a group’s chief, Vijayakanth was brought into the world on August 25, 1952, in Madurai. After Rajinikanth prepared for darker looking entertainers to accomplish fame in Tamil Nadu, it was Vijayakanth who strolled in his way to transform the Tamil entertainment world with his reasonable acting and comic sense.

Developmental Acting Vocation

Vijayakanth started his acting process with “Inikkum Ilamai” (1979). His honest looks and strong screen presence immediately made him a well known figure among the crowd. His most memorable huge break occurred with Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981), coordinated by Vijay’s dad SA Chandrasekhar. He then worked together with SAC for some endeavors like Nenjile Thunivirunthal, Needhi Pizhaithathu, and Pattanathu Rajakkal, which made him a bankable newbie.

Nooravathu Naal, coordinated by Manivanan and delivered in 1984, turned into his most memorable film to run for over 200 days. Post the film, Vijayakanth turned into a power to deal with in Tamil film, comparable to the main stars of the business, including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

To measure how practical and entertaining Vijayakanth can be, Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri (1985) is the film you want to watch. The film is about a rich town youth, and Viajayakanth easily assumed the part of deadbeat Rangamani, who gets everything he could possibly want with power and cash. It is difficult to like him, however it is difficult to detest him as well. That is the perfect balance Vijayakanth hit with his exhibition with this one. Amman Kovil Kizhakale, Poondhthotta Kaaval Kaaran, and Cooliekkaran are other prominent works of the entertainer from the period. He likewise began utilizing the moniker Puratchi Kalaingar (Progressive Craftsman) after the arrival of the film, Cooliekkaran.

However well referred to for his jobs as a cop in films during the ’90s, Vijayakanth was a flexible entertainer in his early stages. At 34 years old, he played a maturing cop in Oomai Vizhigal (1986), which wound up as a blockbuster. He depicted the job of a vagrant in Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal (1984). The picture of him from the film, sitting external the sanctuary and singing ‘Rasaathi Unna’, will stay scratched in Tamil standard’s shared mindset.

He won the Tamil Nadu State Grant for Senthoor Poove in 1988, and he again won the honor for Thyagam in (1996).

The Development of Commander

During the ’90s, there was an obvious change in the sort of movies Vijayakanth made. He progressively began assuming the part of a cop beginning from Pulan Visaranai. After Chatriyan (1990), something new to brag about, came Commander Prabhakaran (1991), which impelled his height to superstardom. The moniker Skipper from the film stayed with him forever. Sethupathi IPS (1994), Maanagara Kaaval (1991), Rajadurai (1993), Thai Mozhi (1993), and Legitimate Raj (1994) are a portion of the other prominent police films in his vocation.

On one side, Vijayakanth situated himself as the quintessential police legend in Tamil film, and all the while, he was taking care of his no-nonsense crowd in the towns with rustic dramatizations. Chinna Gounder (1992), coordinated by RV Udhayakumar, is a famous film in Vijayakanth’s filmography, however in Tamil film. Regardless of bearing a rank name in its title, the film wound up dazzling individuals across the state. The romanticisation of Panchayat equity that is implied in the film probably won’t agree with the cutting edge crowd, yet the film generally won hearts for its theatrics and rustic opinions. He kept taking special care of this crowd even through the 2000s with Vaanathai Pola (2000), Thavasi (2001), and Chokka Thangam (2003).

Nonetheless, for a cutting edge Tamil film fan, Vijayakanth will be notable for his part in AR Murugadoss’ Ramana. At the point when the entertainer was generally found in senseless masala films like Vallarasu and Narasimma, AR Murugadoss showed the world what Vijayakanth is equipped for with Ramana, which turned into the greatest hit of the entertainer after many years. However, the film likewise came when the entertainer was moving to the political level of Tamil Nadu. After Ramana, Skipper represented six years and tapped out after Virudhagiri (2010) to focus on his political excursion. He later played an appearance in Sagaptham (2015), which was his keep going on-screen appearance.

Political Sturdy

Past the domain of amusement, Vijayakanth wandered into governmental issues, laying out the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party in 2005. His introduction to the political field denoted a huge part in Tamil Nadu’s political scene. With just DMK and ADMK wearing the pants in Tamil Nadu, the passage of Vijaykanth changed the condition. He was seen to be an option in contrast to the two mammoths. He challenged a few races, leaving a permanent effect on the state’s political talk.

From civil rights to the battle against persecution, Vijayakanth situated himself as the head of the discouraged. Killing destitution and safeguarding ranchers were a portion of the principles of his political philosophy. He turned into the Head of the Resistance in the Tamil Nadu Administrative Gathering in 2011 and served the term until 2016. Because of his chronic infirmity, Vijayakanth couldn’t be at his best in the later phases of his profession, and this negatively affected the discretionary presentation of DMDK.

Tradition of Skipper Vijayakanth

At the point when one considers Vijayakanth, he will be affectionately associated with his blameless disposition as seen in a significant number of his movies, and he will likewise be associated with his strength; an odd yet friendly combo. One can’t fail to remember the harsh admonition he provided for ADMK MLAs at the state gathering before the imposing previous CM J Jayalalithaa. Skipper will likewise be associated with his amusing and now and again famous cooperations with media faculty. From telling wisecracks at them to leaving question and answer sessions, Vijayakanth has forever spoken the truth about his sentiments.

Vijayakanth likewise could wind up as the last star who could win in both film and governmental issues. With the adjustment of the ongoing political situation, the durable connection between Tamil film and its legislative issues has lost its solidarity. Rajinikanth avoiding governmental issues and Kamal Haasan’s disappointment are a portion of the proof of the new change in the scene. In that specific circumstance, Vijayakanth could wind up as the last huge political power that arose in Tamil film. Some call him Karuppu MGR (Dark MGR) for the very reason. In any case, Vijayakanth need not be reviewed concerning another pioneer since he was remarkable. May Commander find happiness in the hereafter.