Vijayakumari was the only Tamil artiste who had the rare talent of transforming herself into the character she did and pronouncing Tamil words perfectly with perfect accuracy. Her acting credits in films include Kumudam, Saradha, Kumgumam, Santhi, Aanandhi, Avan Pithan, Alli, Thedi vantha thirumagal, Pachai Vilakku, Naanum oru penn, Paar Magale Paar, Kaakkum Karangal, Poleeskaaran Magal, Kodimalar and Aalayamani.