Film career
Vijayakumari debuted under the name Mohana. Subsequently, the name Vijayakumari was chosen. Vijayakumari is known for her ability to convincingly transform herself into the characters she portrays. She is noted for her Tamil diction and dialog delivery. Her acting credits in films include ''Kumudam'', ''Saradha'', ''Kumgumam'',''Naanum Oru Penn'' ''Santhi'', ''Aanandhi'', ''Avan Pithan'', ''Alli'', ''Thedi vantha thirumagal'', '' Pachai Vilakku'', '' Paar Magale Paar'', ''Kaakkum Karangal'', ''Policekãran Magal'', '' Kodimalar'', and '' Aalayamani''. One of her best performances is as Kannagi in the movie Poompuhar. The film, written by M. Karunanidhi, features the longest dialogue spoken by a female actor till today.Personal life
She had a 12-year relationship with actor S. S. Rajendran from 1961 to 1973. The couple have a son Ravikumar, born in 1963.Filmography
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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vijayakumari, C. R. Living people Indian film actresses Actresses in Tamil cinema Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Year of birth missing (living people)