Vijay
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1974-06-22
- Place of birth
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
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.
Works in catalog 114
Chettu Meedha Dhayyam Nakem Bhayam
Deadline
Didn't Die
Eklo-I
Fourth Floor
Bhavani Ward 1997
Jinn-The Pet
Jenma Natchathiram
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Blood and Black
Happy Birthday Luci
Operation Laila
Park
The Answer: It Is
Gu
Hunt
DD Returns
Pallu Padama Paathuka
Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu
Striker
181
Estate
Kaatteri
Khalli Balli
My Dear Lisa
The Bell
Khel Kood Aur Bhoot
Annabelle Sethupathi
Lift
Manhorse
Ghost Stories
Karuppankaatu Valasu
Aatakkuntu Lekkakkilla
Zombie
Bhaagamathie
Kinavalli
Lupt
Neeli
Onaaigal Jakkiradhai
Pei Irukka Illaya
Stree
Taxiwala
Ezra
Kutumba Katha Chitram
Mythily Veendum Varunnu...
Sangu Chakkaram
Sathura Adi 3500
Vajralu kavala nayana
Vettai Karuppar Ayya
Raju Gari Gadhi 2
Chennai Koottam
The Other Side of the Door
Karva
Peigal Jaakkirathai
Sowkarpettai
Kaashmora
Jithan 2
3 AM: A Paranormal Experience
3 AM - A Paranormal Experience
3 AM: A Paranormal Experience
Gang of Ghosts
Ice Cream 2
Mithram
Mumbai 125 KM
Jayammana Maga
Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kaanunnathu
Aravind 2
Pizza
Kanchana
Drona 2010
Kana Kanmani
Cocktail: The Deadly Combination
Mantra
Chandramukhi
Adhu
Pachhadlela
Shock
Bahubuthayo
Mutham
Main Hoon Qatil Jaadugarni
Aks
Devadoothan
Maut Ki Raat
Shamshaan
Devadoothan
Devadoothan
Khopdi: The Skull
Asuran
Kilipetchu Ketkava
Thanga Pappa
Zapatlela
Aakhri Cheekh
House No. 13
Bandh Darwaza
Purani Haveli
Veerana
Ek Aur Khoon
Bhadil Solval Bhadrakali
Rajathi Rojakili
Maut Ka Saya
Sannata
Gandharvya Kanya
Neeya?
Aayiram Jenmangal
Zee Boom Ba
Bhoot Mera Saathi
Shanti Nilayam
Kalyaana Rathriyil?
Bhargavi Nilayam
Mahal
Wedding Night
Pisasu 2
