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