Vijay
Known for Acting · 74 credits
- Born
- 1974-06-22 (age 51)
- Place of birth
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- விஜய் · இளையதளபதி விஜய் · ஜோசப் விஜய் · Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar · தளபதி விஜய் · ویجی
Biography
Vijay (born June 22, 1974), credited at birth as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, is an Indian actor, playback singer, and politician who became one of the most prominent stars in Tamil cinema. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he established himself as one of the industry’s most bankable actors, known for his strong box office pull, mass appeal, dance performances, and versatility across action, comedy, romance, and drama.
He rose to prominence with a string of commercially successful films including Poove Unakkaga (1996), Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007), Thuppakki (2012), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Master (2021), Leo (2023). His films often blend commercial entertainment with social and political themes, further strengthening his popularity among audiences. Popularly known by the honorific “Thalapathy” (“Commander”), Vijay built a massive fan following in India and internationally.
In 2024, Vijay launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking his transition from cinema to public life. Following his announced retirement from acting after his final film Jana Nayagan (2026), he contested the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, leading TVK in its first electoral outing. In a historic debut, TVK emerged as a major political force, and Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, becoming one of the few Indian film stars to successfully transition into top-level politics.
Known For
Movies (74)
Jana Nayagan
as Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri'
Leo
2023
as Parthiban / Leo Das
Bigil
2019
as Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
Varisu
2023
as Vijay Rajendran
Beast
2022
as Veera Raghavan
Nanban
2012
as Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
Mersal
2017
as Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
Sarkar
2018
as Sundar Ramasamy
Theri
2016
as Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla
The Greatest of All Time
2024
as Gandhi / Jeevan
Master
2021
as John 'JD' Durairaj
Rowdy Rathore
2012
as Self
Pokkiri
2007
as Tamizh
Thalaivaa
2013
as Vishwa Bhai
Aathi
2006
as Aathi
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
as Guru / Prasad
Jilla
2014
as Sakthi
Ghilli
2004
as Saravanavelu
Thuppakki
2012
as Jagadish
Sura
2010
as Sura
Sachein
2005
as Sachin
Youth
2002
as Shiva
Poove Unakkaga
1996
as Raja
Kaththi
2014
as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
Vaseegara
2003
as Bhoopathy
Puli
2015
as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
Vettaikaaran
2009
as Ravi
Thirumalai
2003
as Thirumalai
Kaavalan
2011
as Bhoominathan
Friends
2001
as Aravindan
Priyamudan
1998
as Vasanth
Nilaave Vaa
1998
as Siluvai
Naalaiya Theerpu
1992
as Vijay
Coimbatore Mappillai
1996
as Balu
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
1997
as Kannan
Sivakasi
2005
as Sivakasi / Muthappa
Deva
1995
as Deva
Bairavaa
2017
as Bairavaa
Shahjahan
2001
as Ashok
Vishnu
1995
as Vishnu
Kushi
2000
as Shiva
Ninaithen Vandhai
1998
as Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
Maanbumigu Maanavan
1996
as Siva
Badri
2001
as Badri
Villu
2009
as Pugazh and Major Saravanan
Thirupaachi
2005
as Sivagiri
Vasantha Vaasal
1996
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
1999
as Kutty
Chandralekha
1995
as Rahim
Nenjinile
1999
as Karunkaran
Rasigan
1994
as Vijay
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
1997
as Jeevanandhan
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999
as Vijay
Priyamaanavale
2000
as Vijay Vishwanathan
Kuruvi
2008
as Vetrivel aka Velu
Madurey
2004
as Madureyvel
Udhaya
2004
as Udhaya Kumar
Thamizhan
2002
as Surya
Rajavin Parvaiyile
1995
as Raja
Velayudham
2011
as Velayudham
Once More
1997
as Vijay
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000
as Gautham Prabhakar
Bagavathi
2002
as Bagavathi
Sukran
2005
as Sukran
Puthiya Geethai
2003
as Sarathy
Love Today
1997
as Ganesh
Ithu Engal Neethi
1988
as Child Artist
Minsara Kanna
1999
as Kannan
Selva
1996
as Selva
Nerrukku Ner
1997
as Vijay
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985
as Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
Sendhoorapandi
1993
as Vijay
Pandhayam
2008
as Himself (Special Appearance)
Vetri
1984
as Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
About Vijay
Vijay (born June 22, 1974), credited at birth as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, is an Indian actor, playback singer, and politician who became one of the most prominent stars in Tamil cinema. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he established himself as one of the industry’s most bankable actors, known for his strong box office pull, mass appeal, dance performances, and versatility across action, comedy, romance, and drama. He rose to prominence with a string of commercially successful films including Poove Unakkaga (1996), Ghilli (20… With 74 credits spanning from 1984 to 2024, Vijay has appeared in 74 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Vijay Movies
- Jana Nayagan — as Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri'
- Leo (2023) — as Parthiban / Leo Das
- Bigil (2019) — as Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
- Varisu (2023) — as Vijay Rajendran
- Beast (2022) — as Veera Raghavan
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