Vijay
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.
Fotos
Películas (78)
Jana Nayagan
2026 · Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri', Playback Singer
Karuppu
2026 · Thanks
The Greatest of All Time
2024 · Gandhi / Jeevan, Playback Singer
Leo
2023 · Parthiban / Leo Das, Playback Singer
Varisu
2023 · Vijay Rajendran, Playback Singer
Love Today
2022 · Thanks
Beast
2022 · Veera Raghavan, Playback Singer
Master
2021 · John 'JD' Durairaj, Playback Singer
Bigil
2019 · Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan, Playback Singer
Sarkar
2018 · Sundar Ramasamy
Mersal
2017 · Vetrimaaran / Vetri / Maaran
Bairavaa
2017 · Bairavaa
Theri
2016 · Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla, Playback Singer
Puli
2015 · Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
Kaththi
2014 · Kathiresan / Jeevanandham, Playback Singer
Jilla
2014 · Sakthi
Thalaivaa
2013 · Vishwa Bhai, Playback Singer
Thuppakki
2012 · Jagadish, Playback Singer
Rowdy Rathore
2012 · Self
Nanban
2012 · Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
Velayudham
2011 · Velayudham
Kaavalan
2011 · Bhoominathan
Sura
2010 · Sura
Vettaikaaran
2009 · 'Police' Ravi
Villu
2009 · Pugazh and Major Saravanan
Pandhayam
2008 · Himself (Special Appearance)
Kuruvi
2008 · Vetrivel aka Velu
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007 · Guru / Prasad
Pokkiri
2007 · Tamizh
Aathi
2006 · Aathi
Sivakasi
2005 · Sivakasi / Muthappa
Sukran
2005 · Sukran
Sachein
2005 · Sachin, Playback Singer
Thirupaachi
2005 · Sivagiri
Madurey
2004 · Maduravel
Ghilli
2004 · Saravanavelu
Udhaya
2004 · Udhaya Kumar
Thirumalai
2003 · Thirumalai
Puthiya Geethai
2003 · Sarathy
Vaseegara
2003 · Bhoopathy
Bagavathi
2002 · Bagavathi
Youth
2002 · Shiva
Thamizhan
2002 · Surya, Playback Singer
Shahjahan
2001 · Ashok
Badri
2001 · Badri
Friends
2001 · Aravindan
Priyamaanavale
2000 · Vijay Vishwanathan
Kushi
2000 · Shiva
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000 · Gautham Prabhakar
Minsara Kanna
1999 · Kannan
Nenjinile
1999 · Karunkaran
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999 · Vijay
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
1999 · Kutty
Nilaave Vaa
1998 · Siluvai
Priyamudan
1998 · Vasanth
Ninaithen Vandhai
1998 · Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
Velai
1998 · Playback Singer
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
1997 · Jeevanandhan
Nerrukku Ner
1997 · Vijay
Once More
1997 · Vijay
Love Today
1997 · Ganesh
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
1997 · Kannan
Selva
1996 · Selva
Maanbumigu Maanavan
1996 · Siva
Vasantha Vaasal
1996
Poove Unakkaga
1996 · Raja
Coimbatore Mappillai
1996 · Balu
Chandralekha
1995 · Rahim
Vishnu
1995 · Vishnu
Rajavin Parvaiyile
1995 · Raja
Deva
1995 · Deva
Rasigan
1994 · Vijay
Sendhoorapandi
1993 · Vijay
Naalaiya Theerpu
1992 · Vijay
Innisai Mazhai
1992 · Producer
Ithu Engal Neethi
1988 · Child Artist
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985 · (uncredited)
Vetri
1984 · Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
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