At the dawn of the new millennium, Vijayakanth returned to his forte with Vallarasu , portraying an ultra-patriotic police officer hunting down a foreign terrorist network operating within India.

R. K. Selvamani This film gave him the nickname "Captain." He plays an army officer hunting down terrorists. The patriotism, the combat sequences, and his iconic dialogue "Naan oru mudhalaali illai, naan oru Captain" (I am not a businessman, I am a Captain) still echo in political rallies.

A gritty night-life cop story. His introduction scene in the rain is iconic.

Vijayakanth plays the head of the Quick Action Force who takes on terrorists and corrupt politicians trying to destabilize the country.