Vijay
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Vijay, born in Chennai in 1974, is one of the biggest box-office draws in Tamil cinema. The son of director S. A. Chandrasekhar, he grew from child roles into mass-appeal stardom with hits such as Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007) and the sweeping political thriller Mersal (2017). His pairing with director Atlee on Theri (2016) and Bigil (2019) cemented his standing as Thalapathy, a title used by his enormous fan base. Beyond acting he is a public figure whose entry into party politics has kept him at the centre of Tamil Nadu conversation.
Vijay
71 Movies
Vijay, born in Chennai in 1974, is one of the biggest box-office draws in Tamil cinema. The son of director S. A. Chandrasekhar, he grew from child roles into mass-appeal stardom with hits such as Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007) and the sweeping political thriller Mersal (2017). His pairing with director Atlee on Theri (2016) and Bigil (2019) cemented his standing as Thalapathy, a title used by his enormous fan base. Beyond acting he is a public figure whose entry into party politics has kept him at the centre of Tamil Nadu conversation.
Movies
Plays Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri'
Jana Nayagan
2026
Plays Child Artist
Ithu Engal Neethi
1988
Plays Parthiban / Leo Das
Leo
2023
Plays Bhoopathy
Vaseegara
2003
Plays Vijay
Once More
1997
Plays Selva
Selva
1996
Plays Bagavathi
Bagavathi
2002
Plays Madureyvel
Madurey
2004
Plays Vijay Vishwanathan
Priyamaanavale
2000
Plays Vijay
Nerrukku Ner
1997
Plays Pugazh and Major Saravanan
Villu
2009
Plays Guru / Prasad
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Plays Raja
Poove Unakkaga
1996
Plays Ashok
Shahjahan
2001
Plays Shiva
Kushi
2000
Plays Surya
Thamizhan
2002
Plays Badri
Badri
2001
Plays Veera Raghavan
Beast
2022
Plays Sukran
Sukran
2005
Plays Vijay
Sendhoorapandi
1993
Plays Jeevanandhan
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
1997
Plays John 'JD' Durairaj
Master
2021
Plays Udhaya Kumar
Udhaya
2004
Plays Vijay Rajendran
Varisu
2023
Plays Kannan
Minsara Kanna
1999
Plays Gandhi / Jeevan
The Greatest of All Time
2024
Plays Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla
Theri
2016
Plays Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
Mersal
2017
Plays Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
Bigil
2019
Plays Vishwa Bhai
Thalaivaa
2013
Plays Jagadish
Thuppakki
2012
Plays Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
Puli
2015
Plays 'Police' Ravi
Vettaikaaran
2009
Plays Sivagiri
Thirupaachi
2005
Plays Saravanavelu
Ghilli
2004
Plays Sakthi
Jilla
2014
Plays Sundar Ramasamy
Sarkar
2018
Plays Tamizh
Pokkiri
2007
Plays Aravindan
Friends
2001
Plays Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
Nanban
2012
Plays Bairavaa
Bairavaa
2017
Plays Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
Kaththi
2014
Plays Aathi
Aathi
2006
Plays Bhoominathan
Kaavalan
2011
Plays Sivakasi / Muthappa
Sivakasi
2005
Plays Sachin
Sachein
2005
Plays Shiva
Youth
2002
Plays Balu
Coimbatore Mappillai
1996
Plays Sura
Sura
2010
Plays Vijay
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999
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Full Filmography
Jana Nayagan
Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri'
2026
Film
The Greatest of All Time
Gandhi / Jeevan
2024
Film
Leo
Parthiban / Leo Das
2023
Film
Varisu
Vijay Rajendran
2023
Film
Beast
Veera Raghavan
2022
Film
Master
John 'JD' Durairaj
2021
Film
Bigil
Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
2019
Film
Sarkar
Sundar Ramasamy
2018
Film
Mersal
Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Vijay and where are they from?
Vijay is 52 years old, born on June 22, 1974 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are the most famous roles of Vijay?
Vijay is best known for roles in Leo, Mersal, Master.
How many movies has Vijay been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Vijay has appeared in 71 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Vijay's first movie?
The career of Vijay began with Vetri (1984).
What is Vijay's most recent movie or series?
Vijay's most recent release is Jana Nayagan, which premiered on July 22, 2026.
Vijay
1974-06-22 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.