Vijay
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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
Credits
Jana Nayagan (2026)
as Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri'
Rowdy Rathore (2012)
as Self
Leo (2023)
as Parthiban / Leo Das
Master (2021)
as John 'JD' Durairaj
Varisu (2023)
as Vijay Rajendran
Mersal (2017)
as Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
Beast (2022)
as Veera Raghavan
Kaththi (2014)
as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
Theri (2016)
as Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla
The Greatest of All Time (2024)
as Gandhi / Jeevan
Thalaivaa (2013)
as Vishwa Bhai
Ithu Engal Neethi (1988)
as Child Artist
Villu (2009)
as Pugazh and Major Saravanan
Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996)
as Siva
Thuppakki (2012)
as Jagadish
Poove Unakkaga (1996)
as Raja
Vasantha Vaasal (1996)
Actor
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)
as Guru / Prasad
Vaseegara (2003)
as Bhoopathy
Bagavathi (2002)
as Bagavathi
Pokkiri (2007)
as Tamizh
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997)
as Jeevanandhan
Bigil (2019)
as Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
Jilla (2014)
as Sakthi
Sarkar (2018)
as Sundar Ramasamy
Youth (2002)
as Shiva
Puli (2015)
as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
as (uncredited)
Nerrukku Ner (1997)
as Vijay
Thirupaachi (2005)
as Sivagiri
Thamizhan (2002)
as Surya
Bairavaa (2017)
as Bairavaa
Minsara Kanna (1999)
as Kannan
Kushi (2000)
as Shiva
Velayudham (2011)
as Velayudham
Sendhoorapandi (1993)
as Vijay
Madurey (2004)
as Madureyvel
Ghilli (2004)
as Saravanavelu
Nanban (2012)
as Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
Friends (2001)
as Aravindan
Shahjahan (2001)
as Ashok
Sachein (2005)
as Sachin
Sukran (2005)
as Sukran
Udhaya (2004)
as Udhaya Kumar
Rajavin Parvaiyile (1995)
as Raja
Pandhayam (2008)
as Himself (Special Appearance)
Aathi (2006)
as Aathi
Badri (2001)
as Badri
Selva (1996)
as Selva
Priyamaanavale (2000)
as Vijay Vishwanathan
Vetri (1984)
as Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
Kuruvi (2008)
as Vetrivel aka Velu
Once More (1997)
as Vijay
Vettaikaaran (2009)
as 'Police' Ravi
Sura (2010)
as Sura
Kannukkul Nilavu (2000)
as Gautham Prabhakar
Deva (1995)
as Deva
Kaavalan (2011)
as Bhoominathan
Thirumalai (2003)
as Thirumalai
Puthiya Geethai (2003)
as Sarathy
Love Today (1997)
as Ganesh
Nenjinile (1999)
as Karunkaran
Ninaithen Vandhai (1998)
as Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
Endrendrum Kadhal (1999)
as Vijay
Chandralekha (1995)
as Rahim
Naalaiya Theerpu (1992)
as Vijay
Sivakasi (2005)
as Sivakasi / Muthappa
Coimbatore Mappillai (1996)
as Balu
Nilaave Vaa (1998)
as Siluvai
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen (1997)
as Kannan
Vishnu (1995)
as Vishnu
Rasigan (1994)
as Vijay
Priyamudan (1998)
as Vasanth
Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999)
as Kutty