Vijay
Acting
1974-06-22 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Filmography
TheatersJana Nayagan
2026 · Movie
Karuppu
2026 · Movie
The Greatest of All Time
2024 · Movie
Leo
2023 · Movie
Varisu
2023 · Movie
Love Today
2022 · Movie
Beast
2022 · Movie
Master
2021 · Movie
Bigil
2019 · Movie
Sarkar
2018 · Movie
Mersal
2017 · Movie
Bairavaa
2017 · Movie
Theri
2016 · Movie
Puli
2015 · Movie
Kaththi
2014 · Movie
Jilla
2014 · Movie
Thalaivaa
2013 · Movie
Thuppakki
2012 · Movie
Rowdy Rathore
2012 · Movie
Nanban
2012 · Movie
Velayudham
2011 · Movie
Kaavalan
2011 · Movie
Sura
2010 · Movie
Vettaikaaran
2009 · Movie
Villu
2009 · Movie
Pandhayam
2008 · Movie
Kuruvi
2008 · Movie
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007 · Movie
Pokkiri
2007 · Movie
Aathi
2006 · Movie
Sivakasi
2005 · Movie
Sukran
2005 · Movie
Sachein
2005 · Movie
Thirupaachi
2005 · Movie
Madurey
2004 · Movie
Ghilli
2004 · Movie
Udhaya
2004 · Movie
Thirumalai
2003 · Movie
Puthiya Geethai
2003 · Movie
Vaseegara
2003 · Movie
Bagavathi
2002 · Movie
Youth
2002 · Movie
Thamizhan
2002 · Movie
Shahjahan
2001 · Movie
Badri
2001 · Movie
Friends
2001 · Movie
Priyamaanavale
2000 · Movie
Kushi
2000 · Movie
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000 · Movie
Minsara Kanna
1999 · Movie
Nenjinile
1999 · Movie
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999 · Movie
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
1999 · Movie
Nilaave Vaa
1998 · Movie
Priyamudan
1998 · Movie
Ninaithen Vandhai
1998 · Movie
Velai
1998 · Movie
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
1997 · Movie
Nerrukku Ner
1997 · Movie
Once More
1997 · Movie
Love Today
1997 · Movie
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
1997 · Movie
Selva
1996 · Movie
Maanbumigu Maanavan
1996 · Movie
Vasantha Vaasal
1996 · Movie
Poove Unakkaga
1996 · Movie
Coimbatore Mappillai
1996 · Movie
Chandralekha
1995 · Movie
Vishnu
1995 · Movie
Rajavin Parvaiyile
1995 · Movie
Deva
1995 · Movie
Rasigan
1994 · Movie
Sendhoorapandi
1993 · Movie
Naalaiya Theerpu
1992 · Movie
Innisai Mazhai
1992 · Movie
Ithu Engal Neethi
1988 · Movie
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985 · Movie
Vetri
1984 · Movie