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.
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.
External links
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/nm0897201
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q528496
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ActorVijay
Instagram: https://instagram.com/actorvijay
Filmography (Movies)
The Greatest of All Time
Character:Gandhi / Jeevan
Release Date:05/09/2024
Leo
Character:Parthiban / Leo Das
Release Date:18/10/2023
Varisu
Character:Vijay Rajendran
Release Date:11/01/2023
Beast
Character:Veera Raghavan
Release Date:12/04/2022
Master
Character:John 'JD' Durairaj
Release Date:13/01/2021
Bigil
Character:Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
Release Date:17/10/2019
Sarkar
Character:Sundar Ramasamy
Release Date:06/11/2018
Mersal
Character:Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
Release Date:18/10/2017
Bairavaa
Character:Bairavaa
Release Date:12/01/2017
Theri
Character:Vijay / Joseph Kuruvilla
Release Date:14/04/2016
Puli
Character:Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
Release Date:01/10/2015
Kaththi
Character:Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
Release Date:22/10/2014
Jilla
Character:Sakthi
Release Date:10/01/2014
Thalaivaa
Character:Vishwa (Vishwa Bhai)
Release Date:20/08/2013
Thuppakki
Character:Jagadish
Release Date:13/11/2012
Rowdy Rathore
Character:Special Appearance in "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita" song
Release Date:01/06/2012
Nanban
Character:Panchavan "Pari" Pariventhan / Kosaksi "Pappu" Pasapugazh
Release Date:13/01/2012
Velayudham
Character:Velayudham
Release Date:26/10/2011
Kaavalan
Character:Bhoominathan
Release Date:15/01/2011
Sura
Character:Sura
Release Date:30/04/2010
Vettaikaaran
Character:Ravi
Release Date:18/12/2009
Villu
Character:Pugazh and Major Saravanan
Release Date:12/01/2009
Pandhayam
Character:Himself (Special Appearance)
Release Date:19/09/2008
Kuruvi
Character:Vetrivel aka Velu
Release Date:03/05/2008
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Character:Guru / Prasad
Release Date:08/11/2007
Pokkiri
Character:Tamizh
Release Date:11/01/2007
Aathi
Character:Aathi
Release Date:15/01/2006
Sivakasi
Character:Sivakasi / Muthappa
Release Date:01/11/2005
Sukran
Character:Sukran
Release Date:07/05/2005
Sachein
Character:Sachin
Release Date:14/04/2005
Thirupaachi
Character:Sivagiri
Release Date:14/01/2005
Madurey
Character:Madureyvel
Release Date:29/08/2004
Ghilli
Character:Saravanavelu
Release Date:17/04/2004
Udhaya
Character:Udhaya Kumar
Release Date:28/03/2004
Thirumalai
Character:Thirumalai
Release Date:24/10/2003
Puthiya Geethai
Character:Sarathy
Release Date:08/05/2003
Vaseegara
Character:Bhoopathy
Release Date:15/01/2003
Bagavathi
Character:Bagavathi
Release Date:04/11/2002
Youth
Character:Shiva
Release Date:19/07/2002
Thamizhan
Character:Surya
Release Date:12/04/2002
Shahjahan
Character:Ashok
Release Date:14/11/2001
Badri
Character:Badri
Release Date:16/04/2001
Friends
Character:Aravindan
Release Date:14/01/2001
Priyamaanavale
Character:Vijay Vishwanathan
Release Date:26/10/2000
Kushi
Character:Shiva
Release Date:19/05/2000
Kannukkul Nilavu
Character:Gautham Prabhakar
Release Date:14/01/2000
Minsara Kanna
Character:Kannan
Release Date:09/09/1999
Nenjinile
Character:Karunkaran
Release Date:25/06/1999
Endrendrum Kadhal
Character:Vijay
Release Date:05/03/1999
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
Character:Kutty
Release Date:29/01/1999
Nilaave Vaa
Character:Siluvai
Release Date:14/08/1998
Priyamudan
Character:Vasanth
Release Date:12/06/1998
Ninaithen Vandhai
Character:Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
Release Date:10/04/1998
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
Character:Jeevanandhan
Release Date:18/12/1997
Nerrukku Ner
Character:Vijay
Release Date:01/09/1997
Once More
Character:Vijay
Release Date:04/07/1997
Love Today
Character:Ganesh
Release Date:09/05/1997
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
Character:Kannan
Release Date:14/01/1997
Selva
Character:Selva
Release Date:01/12/1996
Vasantha Vaasal
Character:
Release Date:21/03/1996
Maanbumigu Maanavan
Character:Siva
Release Date:01/03/1996
Poove Unakkaga
Character:Raja
Release Date:15/02/1996
Coimbatore Mappillai
Character:Balu
Release Date:14/01/1996
Chandralekha
Character:Rahim
Release Date:01/10/1995
Rajavin Parvaiyile
Character:Raja
Release Date:05/08/1995
Vishnu
Character:Vishnu
Release Date:01/08/1995
Deva
Character:Deva
Release Date:17/02/1995
Rasigan
Character:Vijay
Release Date:08/07/1994
Sendhoorapandi
Character:Vijay
Release Date:01/12/1993
Naalaiya Theerpu
Character:Vijay
Release Date:11/12/1992
Ithu Engal Neethi
Character:Child Artist
Release Date:12/02/1988
Naan Sigappu Manithan
Character:Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
Release Date:12/04/1985
Vetri
Character:Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
Release Date:17/02/1984
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