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