Joseph Vijay

Joseph Vijay

51 · Born: Jun 22, 1974

2023
2021
2017
2016
2015

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJun 22, 1974 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Parents
  • S.A. Chandrashekhar
  • Shoba Chandrasekhar
Relatives
  • Vidhya Chandrasekhar (Sibling)

Biography

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, professionally known as Vijay, is a multifaceted Indian personality born on June 22, 1974, who has made a significant impact in the Tamil film industry and beyond.

As a renowned actor, Vijay has showcased his incredible range and versatility, captivating audiences with his performances in numerous films across various Indian languages.

Nicknamed "Thalapathy" or "commander" by his fans and the media, Vijay is widely regarded as the highest-paid actor in Tamil cinema, with a massive global following that transcends borders.

Throughout his illustrious career, Vijay has received numerous accolades, including eight prestigious Vijay Awards presented by Star India, three coveted Tamil Nadu State Film Awards conferred by the Government of Tamil Nadu, and a SIIMA Award.

In addition to his impressive filmography, Vijay has been consistently featured on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, a testament to his remarkable earnings and widespread popularity among Indian celebrities.

With his impressive track record and continued success, Vijay remains one of the most beloved and respected figures in Indian cinema.

Career

2023
Varisu
Varisu as Vijay Rajendran
2022
Beast
Beast as Veera Raghavan
2021
Master
Master as John 'JD' Durairaj
2019
Bigil
Bigil as Rayappan / Michael Rayappan (Bigil)
2018
Sarkar
Sarkar as Sundar Ramasamy
2017
Mersal
Mersal as Vetrimaaran / Maaran / Vetri
Bairavaa
Bairavaa as Bhairava
2016
Theri
Theri as Vijayakumar / Joseph Kuruvila / Dharmeshwar
2015
Puli
Puli as Maru Dheeran / Puli Vendhan
2014
Kaththi
Kaththi as Kathiresan / Jeevanantham
Jilla
Jilla as Shakthi
2013
Thalaivaa
Thalaivaa as Vishwa
2012
Nanban
Nanban as Panchavan Parivendhan / Kosaksi Pasapugazh
Thuppakki
Thuppakki as Jagadish Dhanapal
Rowdy Rathore
Rowdy Rathore as Special Appearance in "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita" song
2011
Kaavalan
Kaavalan as Boominathan
Velayudham
Velayudham as Velayudham
2010
Sura
Sura as Sura
2009
Villu
Villu as Pugazh / Saravanan
Vettaikaaran
Vettaikaaran as 'Police' Ravi
2008
Kuruvi
Kuruvi as Vetrivel
2007
Pokkiri
Pokkiri as Sathyamoorthy (Thamizh)
Azhagiya Tamilmagan
Azhagiya Tamilmagan as Guru / Prasad
2006
Aathi
Aathi as Aathi
2005
Sachien
Sachien as Sachein Singhania
Sivakaasi
Sivakaasi as Sivakasi / Muthappa
2004
Madurey
Madurey as Madureyvel
Ghilli
Ghilli as Saravana Velu
Udhaya
Udhaya as Udhayakumaran
2003
Vaseegara
Vaseegara as Bhoopathy
Thirumalai
Thirumalai as Thirumalai
2002
Bagavathi
Bagavathi as Bagavathi
Thamizhan
Thamizhan as Surya
Youth
Youth as Shiva
2001
Friends
Friends as Aravind
Shahjahan
Shahjahan as Ashok
2000
Kushi
Kushi as Shiva
Kannukkul Nilavu
Kannukkul Nilavu as Gautham Prabhakar
Minsara Kanna
Minsara Kanna as Kannan (Kasi)
1998
Shed Seven: She Left Me on Friday
Shed Seven: She Left Me on Friday as Gokula Krishnan Gounder (Gokul)
1997
Once More
Once More as Vijay
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai as Jeevanantham (Jeeva)
1996
1985
Naan Sigappu Manithan
Naan Sigappu Manithan as Child Artist (Uncredited Role)