1. Inikkum Ilamai (1979): This was Vijayakanth's debut film, marking his entry into Tamil cinema.
2. Agal Vilakku (1979): Another early film in Vijayakanth's career, helping to establish his presence in the industry.
3. Neerottam (1980): Vijayakanth played the role of Kumar in this film, one of his early performances.
4. Saamanthippoo (1980): In this movie, Vijayakanth portrayed the character of Prakash.
5. Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam (1980): Vijayakanth played the role of Ponnan in this film set in a fishing community, which dealt with love, jealousy, and societal pressures.
6. Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981): This film was a turning point in Vijayakanth's career, establishing him as an actor. The plot revolves around a hero seeking revenge for his parents' murder.
7. Sivappu Malli (1981): Vijayakanth played the role of Ranga in this film about two men starting a revolution against village chiefs and a factory owner.
8. Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981): In this movie, Vijayakanth portrayed the character of Muthu.
9. Jadhikkoru Needi (1981): Vijayakanth played the role of Kaantha in this film.
10. Noolaruntha Pattam (1981): In this movie, Vijayakanth took on the role of Udhaya.
These early films helped establish Vijayakanth's career in Tamil cinema, with Sattam Oru Iruttarai being particularly significant in cementing his status as a rising star in the industry.