Vijay
Acting • Born 1974-06-22
Biography
Vijay was born on June 22, 1974 with the given name at birth "Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar", is one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, known for his exceptional contributions to Tamil cinema. With a career spanning over three decades, Vijay has established himself as a box-office phenomenon, delivering some of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time, and at the same time being an icon in Tamil culture and film industry. His successful films include: "Ghilli" (2004), the first Tamil film to surpass ₹50 crore at the box office, "Thuppakki" (2012), which marked a turning point in Indian action cinema and hitting past the ₹100 crore box office, "Kaththi" (2014) which earned approximately ₹130 crore globally, "Mersal" (2017) which grossed around ₹255 crore worldwide, "Sarkar" (2018) amassed over ₹250 crore globally, "Bigil" (2019) collected approximately ₹300 crore worldwide, "Master" (2021) which despite the COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges did gross around ₹242.5 crore globally. And "Leo" (2023) which became Vijay's highest-grossing movie earning over ₹600 crore worldwide, and setting new benchmarks in Tamil cinema. Many of his films would be achieving record-breaking success and cementing his dominance in Indian cinema with its staggering global earnings and popularity. Known for his versatility, Vijay excels in a range of genres, including action, comedy, drama, and romance, captivating audiences with his charismatic screen presence, dance skills, and powerful performances. Famously called as "Thalapathy" (which means "Commander" in Tamil) by his fans, Vijay's influence extends beyond cinema, as his films often address pressing social issues, resonating deeply with audiences. With a massive global fan base, his impact on the South Indian film industry is unparalleled, and his philanthropic endeavours further enhance his stature as a cultural icon. Vijay’s unparalleled success and ability to connect with audiences have made him one of the most influential and bankable stars in Indian cinema.
Filmography
74 credits
Villu
Movie • 2009
Pugazh and Major Saravanan
Velayudham
Movie • 2011
Velayudham
Vettaikaaran
Movie • 2009
Ravi
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Movie • 2007
Guru / Prasad
Aathi
Movie • 2006
Aathi
Sukran
Movie • 2005
Sukran
Sachein
Movie • 2005
Sachin
Thirupaachi
Movie • 2005
Sivagiri
Madurey
Movie • 2004
Madureyvel
Puthiya Geethai
Movie • 2003
Sarathy
Ghilli
Movie • 2004
Saravanavelu
Naalaiya Theerpu
Movie • 1992
Vijay
Sendhoorapandi
Movie • 1993
Vijay
Nerrukku Ner
Movie • 1997
Vijay
Sura
Movie • 2010
Sura
Sivakasi
Movie • 2005
Sivakasi / Muthappa
Vaseegara
Movie • 2003
Bhoopathy
Bagavathi
Movie • 2002
Bagavathi
Youth
Movie • 2002
Shiva
Thamizhan
Movie • 2002
Surya
Shahjahan
Movie • 2001
Ashok
Badri
Movie • 2001
Badri
Kushi
Movie • 2000
Shiva
Minsara Kanna
Movie • 1999
Kannan
Kannukkul Nilavu
Movie • 2000
Gautham Prabhakar
Thirumalai
Movie • 2003
Thirumalai
Udhaya
Movie • 2004
Udhaya Kumar
Priyamaanavale
Movie • 2000
Vijay Vishwanathan
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
Movie • 1997
Jeevanandhan
Nanban
Movie • 2012
Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
The Greatest of All Time
Movie • 2024
Gandhi / Jeevan
Kuruvi
Movie • 2008
Vetrivel aka Velu
Kaavalan
Movie • 2011
Bhoominathan
Pokkiri
Movie • 2007
Tamizh
Chandralekha
Movie • 1995
Rahim
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
Movie • 1999
Kutty
Nenjinile
Movie • 1999
Karunkaran
Ninaithen Vandhai
Movie • 1998
Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
Movie • 1997
Kannan
Love Today
Movie • 1997
Ganesh
Vasantha Vaasal
Movie • 1996
Coimbatore Mappillai
Movie • 1996
Balu
Maanbumigu Maanavan
Movie • 1996
Siva
Rajavin Parvaiyile
Movie • 1995
Raja
Rasigan
Movie • 1994
Vijay
Deva
Movie • 1995
Deva
Vishnu
Movie • 1995
Vishnu
Selva
Movie • 1996
Selva
Nilaave Vaa
Movie • 1998
Siluvai
Priyamudan
Movie • 1998
Vasanth
Friends
Movie • 2001
Aravindan
Leo
Movie • 2023
Parthiban / Leo Das
Thuppakki
Movie • 2012
Jagadish
Thalaivaa
Movie • 2013
Vishwa Bhai
Jilla
Movie • 2014
Sakthi
Once More
Movie • 1997
Vijay
Poove Unakkaga
Movie • 1996
Raja
Endrendrum Kadhal
Movie • 1999
Vijay
Kaththi
Movie • 2014
Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
Jana Nayagan
Movie
Thalapathy Vetri Kondan
Puli
Movie • 2015
Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
Pandhayam
Movie • 2008
Himself (Special Appearance)
Theri
Movie • 2016
Vijay / Joseph Kuruvilla
Bairavaa
Movie • 2017
Bairavaa
Rowdy Rathore
Movie • 2012
Self
Mersal
Movie • 2017
Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
Ithu Engal Neethi
Movie • 1988
Child Artist
Sarkar
Movie • 2018
Sundar Ramasamy
Naan Sigappu Manithan
Movie • 1985
Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
Vetri
Movie • 1984
Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
Bigil
Movie • 2019
Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
Master
Movie • 2021
John 'JD' Durairaj
Beast
Movie • 2022
Veera Raghavan
Varisu
Movie • 2023
Vijay Rajendran