Jana Nayagan2026
As Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri'
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Vijay
Born
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 (74)
Leo2023
As Parthiban / Leo Das
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Master2021
As John 'JD' Durairaj
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Villu2009
As Pugazh and Major Saravanan
TMDb 3.8 / 10
Kushi2000
As Shiva
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Ithu Engal Neethi1988
As Child Artist
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Beast2022
As Veera Raghavan
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Azhagiya Tamil Magan2007
As Guru / Prasad
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Thamizhan2002
As Surya
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Madurey2004
As Madureyvel
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Greatest of All Time2024
As Gandhi / Jeevan
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Theri2016
As Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Vaseegara2003
As Bhoopathy
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Bigil2019
As Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Bagavathi2002
As Bagavathi
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Rowdy Rathore2012
As Self
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Mersal2017
As Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Priyamaanavale2000
As Vijay Vishwanathan
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Minsara Kanna1999
As Kannan
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Thalaivaa2013
As Vishwa Bhai
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Varisu2023
As Vijay Rajendran
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai1997
As Jeevanandhan
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Thuppakki2012
As Jagadish
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Sukran2005
As Sukran
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Nanban2012
As Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Pandhayam2008
As Himself (Special Appearance)
Naan Sigappu Manithan1985
As Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Vasantha Vaasal1996
Nerrukku Ner1997
As Vijay
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Vetri1984
As Child Artist (Uncredited Role)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Badri2001
As Badri
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Selva1996
As Selva
Sarkar2018
As Sundar Ramasamy
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Kaavalan2011
As Bhoominathan
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Shahjahan2001
As Ashok
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Udhaya2004
As Udhaya Kumar
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Sachein2005
As Sachin
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Poove Unakkaga1996
As Raja
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Sura2010
As Sura
TMDb 2.6 / 10
Endrendrum Kadhal1999
As Vijay
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Puli2015
As Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Thulladha Manamum Thullum1999
As Kutty
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Jilla2014
As Sakthi
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Sendhoorapandi1993
As Vijay
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Ghilli2004
As Saravanavelu
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Thirupaachi2005
As Sivagiri
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Pokkiri2007
As Tamizh
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Vettaikaaran2009
As 'Police' Ravi
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Bairavaa2017
As Bairavaa
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Once More1997
As Vijay
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Maanbumigu Maanavan1996
As Siva
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Aathi2006
As Aathi
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Thirumalai2003
As Thirumalai
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Priyamudan1998
As Vasanth
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Kaththi2014
As Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Rajavin Parvaiyile1995
As Raja
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Friends2001
As Aravindan
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Velayudham2011
As Velayudham
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Kuruvi2008
As Vetrivel aka Velu
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Sivakasi2005
As Sivakasi / Muthappa
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Youth2002
As Shiva
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Deva1995
As Deva
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Coimbatore Mappillai1996
As Balu
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen1997
As Kannan
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Naalaiya Theerpu1992
As Vijay
Nilaave Vaa1998
As Siluvai
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Kannukkul Nilavu2000
As Gautham Prabhakar
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Vishnu1995
As Vishnu
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Chandralekha1995
As Rahim
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Puthiya Geethai2003
As Sarathy
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Rasigan1994
As Vijay
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Nenjinile1999
As Karunkaran
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Love Today1997
As Ganesh
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Ninaithen Vandhai1998
As Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Filmography and biography: TMDb