Manjula Vijayakumar was a celebrated Indian actress in the Tamil film industry, known for her versatile roles and enduring screen presence. She made her debut with Shanthi Nilayam (1969) and rose to p... Read more
Manjula Vijayakumar was a celebrated Indian actress in the Tamil film industry, known for her versatile roles and enduring screen presence. She made her debut with Shanthi Nilayam (1969) and rose to prominence with lead roles in films like Rickshawkaran. Born on 4 July 1954, Manjula became one of the leading actresses of the 1970s and 1980s, starring alongside legends such as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Rajinikanth, and N. T. Rama Rao, leaving an indelible mark on South Indian cinema. Show less
Manjula Vijayakumar was a popular South Indian actress known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films, appearing in over 100 movies.
She was born on 4 July 1954 in Tamil Nadu, India.
Some of her notable films include Shanthi Nilayam (1969), Rickshawkaran (1971), and many other Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam movies where she played lead and supporting roles.
She married actor Vijayakumar in 1976. They had three daughters: Vanitha, Preetha, and Sridevi. She was also a stepmother to Vijayakumar’s three children from his previous marriage.
Manjula Vijayakumar passed away on 23 July 2013 due to complications from a fall that caused kidney failure and internal injuries.