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Vijay was born on June 22, 1974 with the given name at birth "Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar", is one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, known for his exceptional contributions to Tamil cinema. With a career spanning over three decades, Vijay has established himself as a box-office phenomenon, delivering some of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time, and at the same time being an icon in Tamil culture and film industry. His successful films include: "Ghilli" (2004), the first Tamil film to surpass ₹50 crore at the box office, "Thuppakki" (2012), which marked a turning point in Indian action cinema and hitting past the ₹100 crore box office, "Kaththi" (2014) which earned approximately ₹130 crore globally, "Mersal" (2017) which grossed around ₹255 crore worldwide, "Sarkar" (2018) amassed over ₹250 crore globally, "Bigil" (2019) collected approximately ₹300 crore worldwide, "Master" (2021) which despite the COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges did gross around ₹242.5 crore globally. And "Leo" (2023) which became Vijay's highest-grossing movie earning over ₹600 crore worldwide, and setting new benchmarks in Tamil cinema. Many of his films would be achieving record-breaking success and cementing his dominance in Indian cinema with its staggering global earnings and popularity. Known for his versatility, Vijay excels in a range of genres, including action, comedy, drama, and romance, captivating audiences with his charismatic screen presence, dance skills, and powerful performances. Famously called as "Thalapathy" (which means "Commander" in Tamil) by his fans, Vijay's influence extends beyond cinema, as his films often address pressing social issues, resonating deeply with audiences. With a massive global fan base, his impact on the South Indian film industry is unparalleled, and his philanthropic endeavours further enhance his stature as a cultural icon. Vijay’s unparalleled success and ability to connect with audiences have made him one of the most influential and bankable stars in Indian cinema.

Known For

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Thalapathy Vetrikondaan

Jana Nayagan

2026

4.8

Gandhi / Jeevan

The Greatest of All Time

2024

6.8

Parthiban / Leo Das

Leo

2023

5.2

Vijay Rajendran

Varisu

2023

5.4

Veera Raghavan

Beast

2022

6.6

John 'JD' Durairaj

Master

2021

6.4

Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan

Bigil

2019

5.7

Sundar Ramasamy

Sarkar

2018

7.2

Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran

Mersal

2017

5.5

Bairavaa

Bairavaa

2017

Credits

Jana Nayagan

as Thalapathy Vetrikondaan

2026

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The Greatest of All Time

as Gandhi / Jeevan

2024

4.8

Leo

as Parthiban / Leo Das

2023

6.8

Varisu

as Vijay Rajendran

2023

5.2

Beast

as Veera Raghavan

2022

5.4

Master

as John 'JD' Durairaj

2021

6.6

Bigil

as Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan

2019

6.4

Sarkar

as Sundar Ramasamy

2018

5.7

Mersal

as Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran

2017

7.2

Bairavaa

as Bairavaa

2017

5.5

Theri

as Dragon

2016

6.7

Puli

as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan

2015

4.1

Kaththi

as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham

2014

7.1

Jilla

as Sakthi

2014

5.8

Thalaivaa

as Vishwa (Vishwa Bhai)

2013

5.4

Thuppakki

as Jagadish

2012

7.2

Rowdy Rathore

as Special Appearance in "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita" song

2012

5.9

Nanban

as Panchavan "Pari" Pariventhan / Kosaksi "Pappu" Pasapugazh

2012

7.1

Velayudham

as Velayudham

2011

5.3

Kaavalan

as Bhoominathan

2011

5.7

Sura

as Sura

2010

2.4

Vettaikaaran

as Ravi

2009

4.5

Villu

as Pugazh and Major Saravanan

2009

3.7

Pandhayam

as Himself (Special Appearance)

2008

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Kuruvi

as Vetrivel aka Velu

2008

4.5

Azhagiya Tamil Magan

as Guru / Prasad

2007

5.1

Pokkiri

as Tamizh

2007

6.8

Aathi

as Aathi

2006

5.0

Sivakasi

as Sivakasi / Muthappa

2005

5.4

Sukran

as Sukran

2005

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Sachein

as Sachin

2005

6.4

Thirupaachi

as Sivagiri

2005

5.7

Madurey

as Madureyvel

2004

4.8

Ghilli

as Saravanavelu

2004

7.2

Udhaya

as Udhaya Kumar

2004

5.1

Thirumalai

as Thirumalai

2003

5.9

Puthiya Geethai

as Sarathy

2003

5.0

Vaseegara

as Bhoopathy

2003

5.8

Bagavathi

as Bagavathi

2002

5.5

Youth

as Shiva

2002

6.0

Thamizhan

as Surya

2002

5.7

Shahjahan

as Ashok

2001

7.2

Badri

as Badri

2001

5.5

Friends

as Aravindan

2001

6.7

Priyamaanavale

as Vijay Vishwanathan

2000

6.6

Kushi

as Shiva

2000

6.9

Kannukkul Nilavu

as Gautham Prabhakar

2000

6.2

Minsara Kanna

as Kannan

1999

6.1

Nenjinile

as Karunkaran

1999

6.0

Endrendrum Kadhal

as Vijay

1999

6.5

Thulladha Manamum Thullum

as Kutty

1999

7.2

Nilaave Vaa

as Siluvai

1998

6.0

Priyamudan

as Vasanth

1998

7.2

Ninaithen Vandhai

as Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)

1998

5.5

Kadhalukku Mariyaadai

as Jeevanandhan

1997

6.4

Nerrukku Ner

as Vijay

1997

6.0

Once More

as Vijay

1997

6.2

Love Today

as Ganesh

1997

5.0

Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen

as Kannan

1997

5.5

Selva

as Selva

1996

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Vasantha Vaasal

1996

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Maanbumigu Maanavan

as Siva

1996

4.0

Poove Unakkaga

as Raja

1996

7.2

Coimbatore Mappillai

as Balu

1996

5.3

Chandralekha

as Rahim

1995

0.5

Rajavin Parvaiyile

as Raja

1995

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Vishnu

as Vishnu

1995

4.0

Deva

as Deva

1995

6.0

Rasigan

as Vijay

1994

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Sendhoorapandi

as Vijay

1993

5.0

Naalaiya Theerpu

as Vijay

1992

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Ithu Engal Neethi

as Child Artist

1988

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Naan Sigappu Manithan

as Child Artist (Uncredited Role)

1985

5.9

Vetri

as Child Artist (Uncredited Role)

1984

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