Vijay
Vijay
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, 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.
Known For
Actor
as M.S Gandhi / Sanjay
as Gandhi / Jeevan
as Parthiban / Leo Das
as Vijay Rajendran
as Veera Raghavan
as John 'JD' Durairaj
as Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
as Sundar Ramasamy
as Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
as Bairavaa
as Joseph Kuruvilla/Vijay Kumar/ Dharmeshwar
as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
as Sakthi
as Vishwa (Vishwa Bhai)
as Jagadish
as Special Appearance in "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita" song
as Panchavan "Pari" Pariventhan/Kosaksi "Pappu" Pasapugazh
as Velayudham
as Bhoominathan
as Sura
as Ravi
as Pugazh and Major Saravanan
as Himself (Special Appearance)
as Vetrivel aka Velu
as Guru / Prasad
as Tamizh
as Aathi
as Sivakasi / Muthappa
as Sukran
as Sachin
as Sivagiri
as Madureyvel
as Saravanavelu
as Udhaya Kumar
as Thirumalai
as Sarathy
as Bhoopathy
as Bagavathi
as Shiva
as Surya
as Ashok
as Badri
as Aravindan
as Vijay Vishwanathan
as Shiva
as Gautham Prabhakar
as Kannan
as Karunkaran
as Vijay
as Kutty
as Siluvai
as Vasanth
as Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
as Jeevanandhan
as Vijay
as Vijay
as Ganesh
as Kannan
as Selva
as Siva
as Raja
as Balu
as Rahim
as Raja
as Vishnu
as Deva
as Vijay
as Vijay
as Vijay
as Child Artist
as Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
as Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
Sound
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
as Playback Singer
Producer
as Producer