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