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Aliases: Ilayathalapathy Vijay , Thalapathy , Joseph Vijay , விஜய் , இளையதளபதி விஜய் , ஜோசப் விஜய் , Thalapathy Vijay , ​Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar , தளபதி விஜய் , தளபதி

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Movie Involvements: 74

TV Involvements: 0


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

Leo
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7

Leo

(2023) Parthiban / Leo Das
Sarkar
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6

Sarkar

(2018) Sundar Ramasamy
Varisu
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6

Varisu

(2023) Vijay Rajendran
The Greatest Of All Time
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5
Youth
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6

Youth

(2002) Shiva
Bigil
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7

Bigil

(2019) Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
Beast
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6

Beast

(2022) Veera Raghavan
Theri
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7

Theri

(2016) Joseph Kuruvilla/Vijay Kumar/ Dharmeshwar

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2026 Thalapathy Vetrikondaan
2024 Gandhi / Jeevan
2023 Parthiban / Leo Das
Vijay Rajendran
2022 Veera Raghavan
2021 John 'JD' Durairaj
2019 Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
2018 Sundar Ramasamy
2017 Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
Bairavaa
2016 Joseph Kuruvilla/Vijay Kumar/ Dharmeshwar
2015 Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
2014 Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
Sakthi
2013 Vishwa (Vishwa Bhai)
2012 Jagadish
Special Appearance in "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita" song
Panchavan "Pari" Pariventhan / Kosaksi "Pappu" Pasapugazh
2011 Velayudham
Bhoominathan
2010 Sura
2009 Ravi
Pugazh and Major Saravanan
2008 Himself (Special Appearance)
Vetrivel aka Velu
2007 Guru / Prasad
Tamizh
2006 Aathi
2005 Sivakasi / Muthappa
Sukran
Sachin
Sivagiri
2004 Madureyvel
Saravanavelu
Udhaya Kumar
2003 Thirumalai
Sarathy
Bhoopathy
2002 Bagavathi
Shiva
Surya
2001 Ashok
Badri
Aravindan
2000 Vijay Vishwanathan
Shiva
Gautham Prabhakar
1999 Kannan
Karunkaran
Vijay
Kutty
1998 Siluvai
Vasanth
Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
1997 Jeevanandhan
Vijay
Vijay
Ganesh
Kannan
1996 Selva
N/A
Siva
Raja
Balu
1995 Rahim
Raja
Vishnu
Deva
1994 Vijay
1993 Vijay
1992 Vijay
1988 Child Artist
1985 Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
1984 Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
Year Character Movie/Tv

Sound

Year Role Movie/Tv
2024 Playback Singer
2023 Playback Singer
Playback Singer
2022 Playback Singer
2021 Playback Singer
2019 Playback Singer
2016 Playback Singer
2013 Playback Singer
2012 Playback Singer
2005 Playback Singer
2002 Playback Singer
1998 Playback Singer
Year Role Movie/Tv

Production

Year Role Movie/Tv
1992 Producer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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