Vijayan

Born: 1944-05-17

Vijayan was an Indian actor primarily concentrated in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. A respected character actor in the 1970s and 80s, he was best known for his villainous leading role in Uthiripookkal (1979), which was called one of the 100 greatest Indian films of all time by News18 in 2013. He also played a minor role in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan (1987), which is considered a classic of Tamil cinema and is listed in TIME's "All-Time 100 Movies".


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Nayakan

as Durai
Released: 1987-10-21

Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and...

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Five Star

as Ilango's Father
Released: 2002-10-04

The story focuses on five friends at the Madras Institute of Technology, who want to remain...

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Run

as Don's (Priya's Brother) Right-hand
Released: 2002-05-09

Siva comes to Madras from a small Tamil Nadu town to study. He instantly falls in love with...

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Mr. Butler

as Gym Vijayan
Released: 2000-06-20

Gopalakrishnan, a cook by profession, has to escape from his village because of the wrongdoings...

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Oru Kaidhiyin Diary

as Dr. Unnikrishnan
Released: 1985-01-14

Though David is loyal to Suryaprakash, a politician, he rapes and kills David's wife and sends...

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7G Rainbow Colony

as Kathir's Father (Tamil version)
Released: 2004-10-15

Kathir is a young underachiever who frequently vents his frustrations through public outbursts....

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Varalaru

as Divya's father
Released: 2006-10-20

Shiva, the ageing business tycoon, bound to his wheelchair, sharing a strong bonding with his...

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Kochi Rajavu

as Parthasarathy
Released: 2005-05-25

When Unni accidentally kills a person, his parents send him away to Chennai where he falls in...

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Anbukku Naan Adimai

as uncredited
Released: 1980-06-04

This is the story of a street dancer, a policeman, and a thief - and the latter two are brothers

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Uttarayanam

as uncredited
Released: 1975-04-11

Ravi, an unemployed young man, faces a series of encounters during his search for a job.

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Jambhavan

as Deva
Released: 2006-09-01

Jambhavan movie is about Velan (Prashanth) who is a responsible son of a village landlord...

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Kamaraj

as uncredited
Released: 2004-02-13

The film is a biographical sketch of the former Chief Minister of the then Madras State and the...

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Kodi Parakuthu

as Shivagiri's father
Released: 1989-11-10

A mafia leader tries to kill policeman Sivagiri, who took down his illegal businesses, with the...

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Thirupaachi

as Commissioner Rathnakumar
Released: 2005-01-14

Sivagiri, a blacksmith from a village, visits Chennai to meet his sister and her husband. When...

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Saranam Ayyappa

as uncredited
Released: 1980-11-28

Adaikalam, an accused, who has been imprisoned for many years helps two other men to escape from...

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Ramanaa

as Bhadrinarayanan
Released: 2002-11-04

Ramana decides to abolish corruption once for all with the help of his students who are now...

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Joot

as uncredited
Released: 2003-12-19

Eashwaran, a man from a small village, moves to his brother's house in Chennai with his ailing...

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August 1

as Muniyandi Thevar
Released: 1988-07-21

After a keenly fought election, MKR becomes the new chief minister. When the opponents hire a...

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Devan

as uncredited
Released: 2002-06-14

When the movie opens Devan(Arun Pandiyan) murdering photographer Jeeva(Thalaivasal Vijay) in...

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Asthram

as uncredited
Released: 1983-11-09

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Idhaya Thamarai

as uncredited
Released: 1990-01-14

Vijay, a short-tempered man, falls in love with Manju. She tries to change his personality, but...

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Mann Vasanai

as uncredited
Released: 1983-07-29

Love, village feud and circumstances lead a young man to abandon his village and lover and head...

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Vikadan

as uncredited
Released: 2003-08-01

Vikadan is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Arun Pandian. The film stars Harish Raghavendra, Arun...

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Adhu

as uncredited
Released: 2004-10-15

Meera, a blind woman who plays the violin as part of a blind orchestra at a church, is joyous...

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Coolikkaran

as uncredited
Released: 1987-06-05

Raja lives with his elder brother, sister-in-law, and their little daughter. Rajabecomes a...

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Uthiripookkal

as Sundaravadivelu
Released: 1979-10-19

Sundaravadivelu is a wealthy, sadistic and authoritative man who disregards and manipulates...

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Udyaanalakshmi

as uncredited
Released: 1976-05-06

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Pasi

as Rangan
Released: 1979-12-21

Muniyan, a cycle-rickshaw puller, is a road-side dweller along with his wife Valliamma and their...

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