Premalatha Vijayakanth | |
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| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | R. Radhakrishnan |
| Constituency | Virudhachalam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 March 1969 Ambur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Political party | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| Spouse(s) | Vijayakanth (m. 1990, d. 2023) |
| Children | 2 (including Shanmuga Pandian) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | L. K. Sudhish (brother) |
| Education | Auxilium College, Katpadi (B.A. in English Literature) |
| Occupation | Politician, Agriculture/Public Service[1] |
Premalatha Vijayakanth (born 18 March 1969) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu.[2] She is the General Secretary of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam. She is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly representing Virudhachalam Assembly constituency.[3]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Premalatha was born in Ambur, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Her father Kannaiah was a manager in a sugar factory while her mother Hamsaveni is a housewife.[4] She did her graduation in English literature.[5] She married actor Vijayakanth in 1990 and together they have two sons, Vijay Prabhakar and Shanmuga Pandian.[6][7]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Premalatha became an MLA for the time winning the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Virudhachalam Assembly constituency representing Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam. She polled 69,351 votes and defeated her nearest rival, Vijay. S of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, by a margin of 2,387 votes.[8][9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://myneta.info/TamilNadu2026/candidate.php?candidate_id=1331
- ↑ Rashmi. "Premalatha Vijayakanth: Age, Biography, Education, Husband, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Alliance in which DMDK is a part will win 2026 Assembly elections, says Premalatha Vijayakanth". The New Indian Express. 24 November 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ Rajendran, Dhanya (26 April 2016). "Anchor of Captain's ship: In conversation with Premalatha, first lady of TN's third front". The News Minute.
- ↑ "Premalatha Vijayakant (DMDK): Constituency - Vridhachalam (Cuddalore) - affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Captain Vijayakanth's birthday special selfie goes viral - Don't miss the happy family pic". Behindwoods. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Anchor of Captain's ship: In conversation with Premalatha, first lady of TN's third front". The News Minute. 27 April 2016. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Vriddhachalam Election Result 2026: Vriddhachalam Assembly Seat Results, MLA's, Candidates, Vote Share". India Today. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Virudhachalam Election Result 2026: Premalatha Vijayakanth wins with 69351 votes". India TV News. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.