Vijay

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 TV…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Leo (2023) — Parthiban / Leo Das
2. Mersal (2017) — Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
3. Master (2021) — John 'JD' Durairaj
4. Thuppakki (2012) — Jagadish
5. Rowdy Rathore (2012) — Self
6. Theri (2016) — Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla
7. Kaththi (2014) — Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
8. Beast (2022) — Veera Raghavan
9. Sarkar (2018) — Sundar Ramasamy
10. Bigil (2019) — Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
11. Ghilli (2004) — Saravanavelu
12. Jilla (2014) — Sakthi
13. Nanban (2012) — Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
14. Pokkiri (2007) — Tamizh
15. Varisu (2023) — Vijay Rajendran
16. Bairavaa (2017) — Bairavaa
17. Thalaivaa (2013) — Vishwa Bhai
18. Velayudham (2011) — Velayudham
19. Puli (2015) — Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
20. The Greatest of All Time (2024) — Gandhi / Jeevan
21. Kaavalan (2011) — Bhoominathan
22. Kuruvi (2008) — Vetrivel aka Velu
23. Vettaikaaran (2009) — 'Police' Ravi
24. Friends (2001) — Aravindan
25. Sachein (2005) — Sachin
26. Sura (2010) — Sura
27. Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007) — Guru / Prasad
28. Villu (2009) — Pugazh and Major Saravanan
29. Sivakasi (2005) — Sivakasi / Muthappa
30. Kushi (2000) — Shiva
31. Thirupaachi (2005) — Sivagiri
32. Aathi (2006) — Aathi
33. Bagavathi (2002) — Bagavathi
34. Madurey (2004) — Madureyvel
35. Vaseegara (2003) — Bhoopathy
36. Thirumalai (2003) — Thirumalai
37. Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997) — Jeevanandhan
38. Badri (2001) — Badri
39. Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999) — Kutty
40. Nerrukku Ner (1997) — Vijay