| Name | Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar |
| Age/DOB | 50 (June 22, 1974) |
| Known For | Actor, Politician, Playback Singer (Movies – Mersal, GOAT, Theri) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Sangeetha Children: Jason Sanjay, Divya Saasha Father: S. A. Chandrasekhar Mother: Shoba Chandrasekhar Sister: Vidhya (Deceased) |
| Education | Visual Communication dropout from Loyola College, Chennai |
| Native | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Thalapathy Vijay is an actor, playback singer, and politician from Chennai. He is an undeniable stardom actor in the Tamil film industry. Vijay made his film debut as a child artist in the 1984 movie Vetri. After appearing as a child artist in six films, he marked his debut lead role in the 1992 movie Naalaiya Theerpu, directed by his father, Chandrasekhar, and produced by his mother, Shoba. He also portrayed the negative role in the Priyamudan movie, which was a blockbuster hit in Kollywood. His first Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam conference was a huge hit and the public demonstrated their support for politician Vijay.
Joseph Vijay won several awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Star India Awards, Edison Awards, and many more, along with Honorary Doctorate and Kalaimaamani awards. After becoming a well-established action and romantic hero, he reintroduced himself as a playback singer in Rasigan’s movie with the song Bombay City Sukkha Rotti. Vijay is dedicated to the exciting project “Thalapathy 69” directed by H Vinoth, promising an incredible cinematic experience to his fans.
Did You Know?
- Vijay, being a popular actor, also succumbed to several controversies, such as a Tax Exception for his Luxury Car, a Penalty Imposed by the Income Tax Department, a film that Hurt Religious Sentiments, and a Violation of Traffic Rules.
- His highly anticipated film GOAT (2024) helmed by Venkat Prabhu made a remarkable impact at the box office in Tamil Nadu.
- For his debut film, he received Rs. 500 as a fee, but the same actor received 100 crores as a fee in 2022.
- During his college days, to pursue his passion as an actor, he dropped out of his degree.
- In his youth, he participated in various dance competitions and performed for Michael Jackson’s songs. He also learned all of his famous dance moves.
- In 2024, he announced his entry into politics and started his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
- He delivered a fiery speech at the first state conference of TVK held in Vikravandi which created a huge buzz in the Tamil Nadu political ground.
Movies
| Years | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Vetri | Vijay |
| 1984 | Kudumbam | Narada |
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Himself |
| 1986 | Vasantha Raagam | Vijay |
| 1987 | Sattam Oru Vilaiyattu | Raja |
| 1988 | Ithu Engal Neethi | Vijay |
| 1992 | Naalaiya Theerpu | Vijay |
| 1993 | Senthoorapandi | Vijay |
| 1994 | Rasigan | Vijay |
| 1995 | Deva | Deva |
| 1995 | Rajavin Parvaiyile | Raja |
| 1995 | Vishnu | Vishnu (Krishna) |
| 1995 | Chandralekha | Rahim Rowther |
| 1996 | Coimbatore Mappillai | Balu |
| 1996 | Poove Unakkaga | Raja |
| 1996 | Vasantha Vaasal | Vijay |
| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan | Sivaraj |
| 1996 | Selva | Selvan |
| 1997 | Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen | Kannan |
| 1997 | Love Today | Ganesh |
| 1997 | Once More | Vijay |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Vijay |
| 1997 | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | Jeevanandham (Jeeva) |
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai | Gokulakrishnan |
| 1998 | Priyamudan | Vasanth |
| 1998 | Nilaave Vaa | Siluvai |
| 1999 | Thulladha Manamum Thullum | Kutty |
| 1999 | Endrendrum Kadhal | Vijay |
| 1999 | Nenjinile | Karunakaran (Karna) |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | Kannan (Kasi) |
| 2000 | Kannukkul Nilavu | Gautham Prabhakar |
| 2000 | Kushi | Shiva |
| 2000 | Priyamaanavale | Vijay Vishwanathan |
| 2001 | Friends | Aravindhan |
| 2001 | Badri | Sri Badrinatha Moorthy (Badri) |
| 2001 | Shahjahan | Ashok Ilango |
| 2002 | Thamizhan | Surya |
| 2002 | Youth | Shiva |
| 2002 | Bagavathi | Bhagavathi |
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Boopathi |
| 2003 | Pudhiya Geethai | Sarathy |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Thirumalai |
| 2004 | Udhaya | Udhayakumaran (Udhaya) |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Saravanavelu (Velu, Ghilli) |
| 2004 | Madhurey | Maduravel (Madhurey) |
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Sivagiri (Giri) |
| 2005 | Sukran | Sukran |
| 2005 | Sachein | Sachein |
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Muthappa (Sivakasi) |
| 2006 | Aathi | Aathikesavan |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Sathyamoorthy (Thamizh) |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Guru, Prasad |
| 2008 | Kuruvi | Vetrivel (Velu, Kuruvi) |
| 2008 | Pandhayam | Himself |
| 2009 | Villu | Pugazh, Saravanan |
| 2009 | Vettaikaaran | "Police" Ravi |
| 2010 | Sura | Sura |
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Bhoominathan (Bhoomi) |
| 2011 | Velayudham | Velu (Velayudham) |
| 2012 | Nanban | Kosaksi Pasapugazh (Panchavan Parivendan) |
| 2012 | Rowdy Rathore | Himself |
| 2012 | Thuppakki | Jagadish Dhanapal |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Vishwa Ramadorai (Vishwa Bhai) |
| 2014 | Jilla | Shakthi Aarumugam (Jilla) |
| 2014 | Kaththi | Kathiresan (Kaththi), Jeevanandham |
| 2015 | Puli | Marudheeran, Pulivendhan |
| 2016 | Theri | Vijay Kumar (Joseph Kuruvilla, Dharmeshwar) |
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Bairavaa |
| 2017 | Mersal | Vetri, Maaran, Vetrimaaran |
| 2018 | Sarkar | Sundar Ramaswamy |
| 2019 | Bigil | Michael Rayappan (Bigil), Rayappan |
| 2021 | Master | John "JD" Durairaj |
| 2022 | Beast | Veera Raghavan |
| 2023 | Varisu | Vijay Rajendran |
| 2023 | Leo | Parthiban (Leo Das) |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | Gandhi, Jeevan |
| 2025 | Thalapathy 69 | TBA |
Vijay Accolades
Awards And Nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actor | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | Won |
| 2000 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | MGR Award | Thulladha Manamum Thullum | Won |
| 2005 | Dinakaran Awards | Best Actor | Ghilli | Won |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Ghilli | Nominated |
| 2005 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Prize | Thirupaachi | Won |
| 2007 | Isaiaruvi TV Awards | Best Actor | Pokkiri | Won |
| 2007 | Mathrubhumi Film Awards | Best Tamil Actor | Pokkiri | Won |
| 2007 | Vijay Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow | – | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Pokkiri | Nominated |
| 2008 | Vijay Awards | Entertainer of the Year | Pokkiri / Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Won |
| 2008 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Pokkiri | Nominated |
| 2009 | Isaiaruvi TV Awards | Favourite Hero | Vettaikaran | Won |
| 2009 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Kuruvi | Nominated |
| 2010 | Asianet Film Awards | Most Popular Tamil Actor | – | Won |
| 2010 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Vettaikaaran | Won |
| 2011 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Velayudham | Won |
| 2011 | Edison Awards | Super Star Award | Velayudham | Won |
| 2011 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Sura | Nominated |
| 2012 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Actor | Nanban/Thuppakki | Won |
| 2012 | Cosmopolitan Awards | Best Actor | Nanban/Thuppakki | Won |
| 2012 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Thuppakki | Nominated |
| 2012 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Velayudham | Nominated |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Thuppakki | Nominated |
| 2013 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Thuppakki | Nominated |
| 2013 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil | "Google Google" (from Thuppakki) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Entertainer of the Year | Nanban / Thuppakki | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Thuppakki | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Song | Thuppakki | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Thuppakki | Nominated |
| 2014 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Kaththi | Nominated |
| 2014 | Kumudam Awards | People Choice Superstar Award | – | Won |
| 2014 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Thalaivaa | Won |
| 2015 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Puli | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Kaththi | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil | "Selfie Pulla" (from Kaththi) | Nominated |
| 2015 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Kaththi | Nominated |
| 2015 | Vijay Awards | Entertainer of the Year | Jilla / Kaththi | Won |
| 2015 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Kaththi | Nominated |
| 2015 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Song | Kaththi | Nominated |
| 2015 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Kaththi | Nominated |
| 2016 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Theri | Won |
| 2017 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Mersal | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Theri | Nominated |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Entertainer of the year | Theri | Won |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Theri | Nominated |
| 2018 | National Film Awards UK | Best Actor | Mersal | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indiatoday Awards | Best Actor in Tamil Cinema | – | Won |
| 2018 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Actor | Mersal | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Mersal | Nominated |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Mersal | Nominated |
| 2018 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Hero | Mersal | Won |
| 2018 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Mersal | Nominated |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Sarkar | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards Tamil | Favourite Hero | Bigil | Won |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Bigil | Nominated |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Master | Nominated |
| 2023 | Osaka Japan Awards | Best Actor | Master | Won |
Honours
| Year | Award | Honouring body |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kalaimaamani | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| 2007 | Honorary Doctorate | |
| 2018 | Best International Actor 2018 | United Kingdom |
Vijay Movie Screenings in Foreign
| Year | Film | Honouring body |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Shanghai International Film Festival |
| 2012 | Nanban | Melbourne International Film Festival |
| 2012 | Thuppakki | Moscow International Film Festival |
| 2014 | Kaththi | Norway Tamil Film Festival |
| 2017 | Mersal | Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival |
| 2021 | Master | Calgary International Film Festival |
| 2022 | Beast | Berlin International Film Festival |
| 2023 | Varisu | Dubai Film Festival |
Vijay Movies as Playback Singer
| Years | Song | Album | Composer | Lyricist | Other artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Bombay City Sukkha Rotti" | Rasigan | Deva | Vaali | K. S. Chithra |
| 1995 | "Oru Kaditham" | Deva | Deva | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| 1995 | "Aiyaiyoo Alamelu" | Deva | Deva | Vaali | |
| 1995 | "Kottagiri Kuppamma" | Deva | Deva | Vaali | Swarnalatha, Manorama |
| 1995 | "Thottabettaa Rottu Melae" | Vishnu | Deva | Vaali | Shoba Chandrasekhar |
| 1996 | "Bombay Party Shilpa Shetty" | Coimbatore Mappillai | Vidyasagar | Vaali | Shahul Hameed |
| 1996 | "Thiruppathy Ponaa Mottai" | Maanbumigu Maanavan | Deva | Vaali | |
| 1996 | "Chicken Kari" | Selva | Sirpy | Vaali | Sirpy, Swarnalatha |
| 1997 | "Anjaam Number Bussil Yeri" | Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen | Deva | R. Sundarrajan | |
| 1997 | "Oormilaa Oormilaa" | Once More | Deva | Vairamuthu | Shoba Chandrasekhar |
| 1997 | "Oh Baby Baby" | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | Ilaiyaraaja | Palani Bharathi | Bhavatharini |
| 1998 | "Mowriya Mowriya" | Priyamudan | Deva | Anuradha Sriram | |
| 1998 | "Kaalathuketha Oru Gana" | Velai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Ravi Bharathi | Nassar, Premgi Amaren |
| 1998 | "Nilave Nilave" | Nilaave Vaa | Vidyasagar | Vairamuthu | Anuradha Sriram |
| 1998 | "Chandira Mandalathai" | Nilaave Vaa | Vidyasagar | Vairamuthu | Harini, S. P. B. Charan |
| 1999 | "Thammadikkira Styla Pathu" | Periyanna | S. Bharani | S. Bharani | |
| 1999 | "Juddadi Laila" | Periyanna | S. Bharani | S. Bharani | Swarnalatha |
| 1999 | "Roadula Oru" | Periyanna | S. Bharani | S. Bharani | |
| 1999 | "Thanga Nirathuku" | Nenjinile | Deva | Swarnalatha | |
| 2000 | "Mississippi Nadhi Kulunga" | Priyamaanavale | S. A. Rajkumar | Vaali | Anuradha Sriram |
| 2001 | "Ennoda Laila" | Badri | Ramana Gogula | Palani Bharathi | |
| 2002 | "Ullathai Killadhae" | Thamizhan | D. Imman | Vairamuthu | Priyanka Chopra |
| 2002 | "Coca-Cola (Podango)" | Bagavathi | Srikanth Deva | Kalai Kumar | Vadivelu |
| 2005 | "Vaadi Vaadi CD" | Sachein | Devi Sri Prasad | V. Elango | Vadivelu |
| 2012 | "Google Google" | Thuppakki | Harris Jeyaraj | Madhan Karky | Andrea Jeremiah, Krishna Iyer, Joe |
| 2013 | "Vanganna Vanakkanganna" | Thalaivaa | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Na. Muthukumar | Santhanam |
| 2014 | "Kandangi Kandangi" | Jilla | D. Imman | Vairamuthu | Shreya Ghoshal |
| 2014 | "Selfie Pulla" | Kaththi | Anirudh Ravichander | Madhan Karky | Sunidhi Chauhan |
| 2015 | "Yaendi Yaendi" | Puli | Devi Sri Prasad | Vairamuthu | Shruti Haasan |
| 2016 | "Chella Kutti" | Theri | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Kabilan | Neeti Mohan |
| 2017 | "Papa Papa" | Bairavaa | Santhosh Narayanan | Vairamuthu | Priyadarshini |
| 2019 | "Verithanam" | Bigil | A. R. Rahman | Vivek | Sangeetha Rajeshwaran, Poovaiyar |
| 2021 | "Kutti Story" | Master | Anirudh Ravichander | Arunraja Kamaraj | Anirudh Ravichander |
| 2022 | "Jolly O Gymkhana" | Beast | Anirudh Ravichander | Ku Karthik | Anirudh Ravichander |
| 2023 | "Ranjithame" | Varisu | Thaman S | Vivek | M. M. Manasi |
| 2023 | "Naa Ready" | Leo | Anirudh Ravichander | Vishnu Edavan | Anirudh Ravichander, Asal Kolaar |
| 2024 | "Whistle Podu" | The Greatest of All Time | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Madhan Karky | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2024 | "Chinna Chinna Kangal" | The Greatest of All Time | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Kabilan Vairamuthu | Bhavatharini |
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