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Premalatha Vijayakanth Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 13, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 March 1969

Age54 Years

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusWidow

SpouseVijayakanth

FamilyTwo sons (Shanmuga Pandian, Vijay Prabhakar); parents Kannaih Sudhish and Latha Sudhish; brother L.K. Sudhish

Premalatha Vijayakanth Biography

Premalatha Vijayakanth is an Indian politician from Chennai who rose to public attention through her involvement with the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam.

Early life and background

Premalatha Vijayakanth was born on 18 March 1969 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Raised in the city she continues to call home, she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature. Known to enjoy reading and travelling, she has also been described as having a tall athletic build and has black hair and black eyes.

Career

Premalatha entered public life in association with the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) after the party was formed in 2006. Over time she became a visible campaigner for the party, delivering speeches on stage and taking on organizational responsibilities.

She has an athletic background and has competed nationally in field events, including shot put and discus, before focusing her efforts on politics.

In October 2018 Premalatha was appointed treasurer of the DMDK. In that role she spoke publicly about issues affecting citizens, citing concerns such as power cuts, rising prices and law-and-order problems as priorities for the party.

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections she stood for the Vriddhachalam constituency and won, becoming an elected representative.

At the DMDK’s 18th executive and general council meeting in December 2023, her husband announced that she would assume the party post of general secretary, a role consistent with her growing leadership responsibilities within the organization.

Personal life and family

Premalatha married actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth on 31 January 1990. The couple had two sons: Shanmuga Pandian, who works as an actor, and Vijay Prabhakar. Her parents are Kannaih Sudhish and Latha Sudhish. She has a brother, L.K. Sudhish, who is active in politics, and a sister whose name is not publicly listed in the available information.

Her husband, Vijayakanth, remained a central figure in her public life and party work until his death in December 2023.

Public profile

Within Tamil Nadu politics Premalatha is recognized as a DMDK leader who developed her public profile through campaigning and party work. She has publicly expressed admiration for several women politicians, citing Jayalalithaa as a role model and also noting her regard for leaders such as Sushma Swaraj, Mamata Banerjee, Mayawati and Kanimozhi.

She is commonly addressed by the familial title "Anni" in some public references.

Latest updates

In December 2023 the DMDK’s leadership transition included her elevation to general secretary of the party. Earlier that month she had delivered remarks praising Jayalalithaa and reflecting on the example set by prominent women in Indian politics.

Premalatha continues to be based in Chennai and to participate actively in party affairs and constituency work as an elected legislator.
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Recent Work

Member of Legislative Assembly, Vriddhachalam constituency

Elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 2021 representing Vriddhachalam.

2021
Treasurer, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK)

Appointed party treasurer in October 2018; spoke on public issues such as power cuts and price rises.

2018
General Secretary, DMDK

Named general secretary of the party at the December 2023 executive and general council meeting.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Joined the DMDK after its founding in 2006 and emerged as a prominent campaigner.
  2. Appointed DMDK treasurer in October 2018.
  3. Elected MLA from Vriddhachalam in 2021.
  4. Designated general secretary of the DMDK in December 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Premalatha Vijayakanth born?

18 March 1969

What is Premalatha Vijayakanth known for?

Politician

What is Premalatha Vijayakanth’s marital status?

Widow

Who is Premalatha Vijayakanth married to?

Vijayakanth