Vijay
Birthday: 1974-06-22 | Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaVijay 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
Acting
Role
as Gandhi / Jeevan
as Parthiban / Leo Das
as Vijay Rajendran
as Veera Raghavan
as John 'JD' Durairaj
as Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
as Sundar Ramasamy
as Bairavaa
as Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
as Vijay / Joseph Kuruvilla
as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
as Sakthi
as Vishwa (Vishwa Bhai)
as Jagadish
as Panchavan "Pari" Pariventhan/Kosaksi "Pappu" Pasapugazh
as Bhoominathan
as Sura
as Pugazh and Major Saravanan
as Ravi
as Guru / Prasad
as Tamizh
as Aathi
as Sachin
as Sivagiri
as Sivakasi / Muthappa
