Vanitha Vijayakumar

Quick Info

Born October 5, 1980

Birth Place Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)

Fan Score 40

Popularity 30

Roles Actress

Photos

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Videos

Vanitha and Jovika Interview

Vanitha Vijayakumar , Jovika , Ganesh , Mrs and Mr

Personal Details

Children Jovika, Vijay Srihari, Jaynitha

Parents Vijayakumar, Manjula

Did You Know

Trivia

Vanitha Vijayakumar is the eldest daughter of veteran Tamil actors Vijayakumar and Manjula.
She began her acting career as a child artist before making her lead debut in Chandralekha (1995).
She gained widespread attention with her participation in Bigg Boss Tamil 3 due to her bold personality and confrontational style.
Vanitha has worked as an actress, producer, and director, notably directing the film Mrs & Mr (2025).

Quotes

“I believe in living life on my own terms, both on-screen and off-screen.”
“Television gave me a new platform to showcase my personality beyond films.”

Trademarks

Bold and outspoken personality on reality TV shows.
Versatile roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
Willingness to take on multiple roles in filmmaking—acting, directing, and producing.

Nicknames

Vanitha

Salaries

Estimated ₹30–50 lakh per Tamil film

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is Vanitha Vijayakumar?

Vanitha Vijayakumar is an Indian actress, television personality, and filmmaker known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films, as well as reality TV shows.

02

What was Vanitha Vijayakumar’s debut film?

She made her acting debut in the Tamil movie “Chandralekha” (1995) alongside Vijay. The film was a commercial success and launched her acting career.

03

In which reality shows has Vanitha appeared?

Vanitha gained renewed fame after participating in “Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3” and later appeared in “Bigg Boss Ultimate”. Her strong personality made her one of the most talked-about contestants.

04

Does Vanitha Vijayakumar have children?

Yes, Vanitha has three children — two daughters and one son. Their names are Jovika, Jaynitha, and Vijay Srihari.

05

Apart from acting, what else is Vanitha involved in?

Besides acting, Vanitha is also a film producer, entrepreneur, and YouTube content creator. She runs her own channel focused on lifestyle and cooking.