Vijay
Actor, Producer
June 22, 1974 (51 years)
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.
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.
Known For
Filmography
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan · as Thalapathy Vetri Kondan |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time · as Gandhi / Jeevan |
| 2023 | Leo · as Parthiban / Leo Das |
| 2023 | Varisu · as Vijay Rajendran |
| 2022 | Beast · as Veera Raghavan |
| 2021 | Master · as John 'jd' Durairaj |
| 2019 | Bigil · as Michael 'bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan |
| 2018 | Sarkar · as Sundar Ramasamy |
| 2017 | Mersal · as Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran |
| 2017 | Bairavaa · as Bairavaa |
| 2016 | Theri · as Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla |
| 2015 | Puli · as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan |
| 2014 | Kaththi · as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham |
| 2014 | Jilla · as Sakthi |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa · as Vishwa Bhai |
| 2012 | Thuppakki · as Jagadish |
| 2012 | Nanban · as Panchavan 'pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'pappu' Pasapugazh |
| 2011 | Velayudham · as Velayudham |
| 2011 | Kaavalan · as Bhoominathan |
| 2010 | Sura · as Sura |
| 2009 | Vettaikaaran · as Ravi |
| 2009 | Villu · as Pugazh And Major Saravanan |
| 2008 | Kuruvi · as Vetrivel Aka Velu |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamilmagan · as Guru / Prasad |
| 2007 | Pokkiri · as Tamizh |
| 2006 | Aathi · as Aathi |
| 2005 | Sivakaasi · as Sivakasi / Muthappa |
| 2005 | Sachien · as Sachin |
| 2005 | Sukran · as Sukran |
| 2005 | Thirupaachi · as Sivagiri |
| 2004 | Madurey · as Madureyvel |
| 2004 | Ghilli · as Saravanavelu |
| 2004 | Udhaya · as Udhaya Kumar |
| 2003 | Thirumalai · as Thirumalai |
| 2003 | Pudhiya Geethai · as Sarathy |
| 2003 | Vaseegara · as Bhoopathy |
| 2002 | Bagavathi · as Bagavathi |
| 2002 | Youth · as Shiva |
| 2002 | Thamizhan · as Surya |
| 2001 | Shahjahan · as Ashok |
| 2001 | Badri · as Badri |
| 2001 | Friends · as Aravindan |
| 2000 | Priyamanavale · as Vijay Vishwanathan |
| 2000 | Kushi · as Shiva |
| 2000 | Kannukkul Nilavu · as Gautham Prabhakar |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna · as Kannan |
| 1999 | Nenjinile · as Karunkaran |
| 1999 | Thulladha Manamum Thullum · as Kutty |
| 1998 | Nilaave Vaa · as Siluvai |
| 1998 | Priyamudan · as Vasanth |
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai · as Gokula Krishnan Gounder (gokul) |
| 1997 | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai · as Jeevanandhan |
| 1997 | Love Today · as Ganesh |
| 1997 | Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen · as Kannan |
| 1996 | Selva · as Selva |
| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan · as Siva |
| 1996 | |
| 1996 | Poove Unakkaga · as Raja |
| 1996 | Coimbatore Mappillai · as Balu |
| 1995 | Chandralekha · as Rahim |
| 1995 | Vishnu · as Vishnu |
| 1995 | Rajavin Parvaiyile · as Raja |
| 1995 | Deva · as Deva |
| 1988 | Ithu Engal Neethi · as Child Artist |
| 1987 | Sattam Oru Vilayattu · as Child Artist |
| 1986 | Vasantha Ragam · as Child Artist |
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan · as Child Artist (uncredited Role) |
| 1984 | Kudumbam · as Child Artist |
| 1984 | Vetri · as Child Artist (uncredited Role) |
| 2012 | Rowdy Rathore · as Self |
| 2008 | Pandhayam · as Himself (special Appearance) |
| 1999 | Endrendrum Kadhal · as Vijay |
| 1997 | Nerukku Ner · as Vijay |
| 1997 | Once More · as Vijay |
| 1994 | Rasigan · as Vijay |
| 1993 | Sendhoorapandi · as Vijay |
| 1992 | Naalaiya Theerpu · as Vijay |
| 1992 |
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan · as Playback Singer |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time · as Playback Singer |
| 2023 | Leo · as Playback Singer |
| 2023 | Varisu · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Beast · as Playback Singer |
| 2021 | Master · as Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Bigil · as Playback Singer |
| 2016 | Theri · as Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa · as Playback Singer |
| 2012 | Thuppakki · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Sachien · as Playback Singer |
| 2002 | Thamizhan · as Playback Singer |
| 1998 | Velai · as Playback Singer |