Vijayakumar was born on 29 August 1943 in Nattuchalai village, Madras Presidency, British India. He is an actor and producer, known for Kizhakku Seemayile (1993), Anthimanthaarai (1996) and Cheran Pandian (1991). He is married to Manjula. He was previously married to Manjula Vijayakumar.