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|image =Ilayathalapathy vijay, at hosur, oct28th2012.jpg
| name = Vijay
|caption = Vijay at [[Hosur]] in October 2012
| office = President of the [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]]
|birthname = Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar<ref>[http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Family/NewsAndEvents/2014/07/20/An-inspiration-to-all/ "A teen shares why actor Joseph 'Ilayathalapathy' Vijay is her hero – News & Events | The Star Online"]. ''The Star'' (Malaysia).</ref>
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| caption = Vijay in 2018
|birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_name = Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar
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| birth_place = [[Madras]],<!--What the place may correspond to on a modern map is a matter for an article's main text.--> [[Tamil Nadu]], India
|alma_mater = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1974|6|22}}
|residence = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| predecessor = ''Position established''
|occupation = [[Film actor]], [[playback singer]]
| term_start = {{start date|df=y|2024|02|02}}
|yearsactive = 1992{{ndash}}present
|spouse = {{unbulleted list|Sangeeta Sornalingam}} (1999{{ndash}}present)
| party = [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]] (2024{{nbnd}}present)
| spouse = {{marriage|Sangeeta|25 August 1999}}
|parents = {{unbulleted list|[[S. A. Chandrasekhar]]|[[Shoba Chandrasekhar]]}}
| children = 2
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| father = [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]]
| mother = [[Shoba Chandrasekhar]]
| residence = [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India
| occupation = {{Hlist | Actor |singer | politician}}
| relatives = See [[List of South Indian film families#Chandrasekhar family|Chandrasekhar family]]
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Vijay|Full list]]
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'''Vijay''' (born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar) is an Indian [[film actor]] and [[playback singer]] who works in the [[Tamil film industry]]. Son of film director and producer [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]], he started his career as a child actor in the movie [[Vetri (film)|Vetri]] and later made his debut as a lead actor in the 1992 film ''[[Naalaya Theerpu]]'', both of which were directed by his father. He also launched the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, a social welfare organisation in 2009. Vijay was listed 41 in [[Forbes]] India's "Celebrity 100 List" for the year 2014 and is ranked higher than any Tamil actor including Rajnikanth.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://forbesindia.com/celebprofile2014/vijay/81 | title=2014 Celebrity 100 Vijay | publisher=[[Forbes]] | accessdate=15 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2014-celebrity-100/1489/all | title=Forbes Celebrity 100 India | publisher=[[Forbes]] | accessdate=15 October 2015}}</ref>


'''Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar''' (born 22 June 1974), known professionally as '''Vijay''', is an Indian actor and playback singer who works in [[Tamil cinema]]. In a career spanning over three decades, Vijay has acted in [[Vijay filmography|68 films]] and is one of the most commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema with multiple films amongst the [[List of highest-grossing Tamil films|highest-grossing Tamil films]] of all time and is amongst the highest paid actors in India. He has [[List of awards and nominations received by Vijay|won several awards]] as an actor. Referred to as "Thalapathy" ({{Translation|commander}}), Vijay has a significant fan following.
==Career==


Born in [[Madras]] to director [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]], Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Vetri (film)|Vetri]]'' (1984). After a few roles as a child actor in his father’s films, he played his first lead role in the film ''[[Naalaiya Theerpu]]'' (1992) at the age of 18. Vijay continued doing lead roles for the next few years with notable films amongst them included ''[[Poove Unakkaga (film)|Poove Unakkaga]]'', ''[[Love Today (1997 film)|Love Today]]'', ''[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]'', ''[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]'' and ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]''. In 1998, he was awarded ''[[Kalaimaamani]]'' by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]].
===1992–1996===
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During his childhood, Vijay performed in a number of minor roles with [[Vijayakanth]] directed by his father. He debuted as a lead role actor in the 1992 film ''[[Naalaya Theerpu]]'', produced by his father and then co-starred with [[Vijayakanth]] in his second film ''[[Sendhoorapandi]]''. He had lead roles in films like ''[[Rasigan]]'', ''[[Deva (1995 film)|Deva]]'', and ''[[Rajavin Parvaiyile]]'' where he co-starred with another actor [[Ajith Kumar]], who played supporting roles. He then acted in the romantic comedy ''[[Vishnu (1995 film)|Vishnu]]'' and romantic tragedy ''[[Chandralekha (1995 film)|Chandralekha]]'' later. In early 1995, he starred in ''[[Coimbatore Mappillai]]'' a [[romantic comedy film]].


In 2004, he starred in ''[[Ghilli]]'', which became the first Tamil film to gross over ₹50 [[crore]] and with subsequent success of ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' and ''[[Pokkiri]]'' later, he established himself as one of the leading and commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema. Following a period of moderate success, Vijay acted in several critically and commercially successful films starting from early 2010s including ''[[Thuppakki]]'', ''[[Kaththi]]'', ''[[Mersal]]'', ''[[Sarkar (2018 film)|Sarkar]]'', [[Master (2021 film)|''Master'']], ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]'' and ''[[The Greatest of All Time]]''.
===1996–2003===
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His next film was the [[Vikraman]] directed ''[[Poove Unakkaga]]'' which was his first commercial success and made him a recognizable star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13647189&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |accessdate=24 April 2014}}</ref> Vijay's tenth film ''[[Vasantha Vasal]]'' was followed by the action movies ''[[Maanbumigu Maanavan]]'' and ''[[Selva (film)|Selva]]'' and the romantic film ''[[Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen]]''. In 1997 Vijay acted in ''[[Love Today (film)|Love Today]]'' and ''[[Once More (1997 film)|Once More]]'', where he co-starred with the Tamil film actor [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and actress [[Simran (actress)|Simran]], and in the [[Mani Ratnam]] produced movie ''[[Nerukku Ner]]'', directed by [[Vasanth]]. ''[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]'', directed by [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]], earned Vijay a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]]. In 1998, Vijay worked in the movies ''[[Ninaithen Vandhai]]'' and ''[[Priyamudan]]'' and [[Nilaave Vaa]]. In 1999 Vijay acted in ''[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]'' with [[Simran (actress)|Simran]], which earned Vijay a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]].<ref>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]]</ref> This was followed by ''[[Endrendrum Kadhal]]'', ''[[Nenjinile]]'' and the [[K. S. Ravikumar|K.S.Ravikumar]] directed ''[[Minsara Kanna]]''.


In February 2024, Vijay announced his retirement from films and his entry into politics with the launch of [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]].
From the start of the new millennium Vijay began to commit to entertaining and commercial ventures, which marked a change in trend. In 2000 he performed in ''[[Kannukkul Nilavu]]'', and two romantic movies ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' and ''[[Priyamaanavale|Priyamanavale]]''. His 2001 [[romantic comedy]] film ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'' was directed by [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]] and featured him in the leading role alongside [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]]. Vijay also worked in ''[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]'', an [[action film]] remake of the Telugu film ''[[Thammudu (film)|Thammudu]]'', and the romantic movie ''[[Shahjahan (film)|Shahjahan]]''. In 2002, he starred in the [[action film]] ''[[Thamizhan]]'' alongside [[Priyanka Chopra]], making her acting debut before establishing herself as a leading [[Bollywood]] actress. The movie was a box office hit.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.com/news/thamizhan-was-hit-because-of-vijay-imman/303460-71.html|title='Thamizhan' was hit because of Vijay: Imman|publisher=CNN-IBN|date=2 November 2012|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/BFB69CAB26ED7A73E5256BB1001949FF|title=April brings cheer to Tamil film industry|work=The Times of India|date=3 May 2002|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> Later, he featured in the romantic film ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'' and action film ''[[Bagavathi]]''. Vijay began 2003 with the films ''[[Vaseegara (film)|Vaseegara]]'' and ''[[Pudhiya Geethai]]''.


== Early life and family ==
===2003–2007<!--do not add your personal opinion or analysis, subjective descriptors must be made by third parties, see [[WP:OR]]-->===
Vijay was born as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on 22 June 1974 in [[Madras]] (now [[Chennai]]), [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2018/jun/22/happy-birthday-thalapathy-check-out-some-rare-images-of-the-vijay-101592.html |title=Happy birthday Thalapathy! Check out some rare images of the Vijay |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=22 June 2021|access-date=15 September 2023|archive-date=4 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004131004/https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2018/jun/22/happy-birthday-thalapathy-check-out-some-rare-images-of-the-vijay-101592.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Manoj Kumar R |title='Thalapathy' Vijay, the last superstar of Tamil box office |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-birthday-the-last-superstar-of-tamil-box-office-7982426/|orig-date=22 June 2022 |date=24 June 2022|access-date=27 October 2022 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|archive-date=27 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027094938/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-birthday-the-last-superstar-of-tamil-box-office-7982426/|url-status=live}}</ref> His father, [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]], is a film director and his mother, [[Shoba Chandrasekhar]] is a playback singer and vocalist.<ref>{{cite news |date=28 November 2023 |title=Did you know Kizhakku Vasal fame S.A. Chandrasekhar was a director? |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/tuesday-trivia-did-you-know-kizhakku-vasal-fame-s-a-chandrasekhar-was-a-director-once/articleshow/105555369.cms|access-date=12 November 2022}}</ref> His father is of [[Christians|Christian]] descent and his mother is a [[Hindus|Hindu]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About Vijay |work=Vikatan |date=27 December 2021 |url=https://www.vikatan.com/topics/vijay-person-2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227053108/https://www.vikatan.com/topics/vijay-person-2|archive-date=27 December 2021|url-status=live|access-date=27 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title="I was born as a Christian, my wife is a Hindu": Vijay's father SA Chandrasekhar responds to allegations |work=Keralakaumudi Daily |date=21 February 2020 |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=249358&u=i-was-born-as-a-christian-my-wife-is-a-hindu-vijays-father-sa-chandrasekhar-responds-to-allegations-249358|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104152739/https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=249358&u=i-was-born-as-a-christian-my-wife-is-a-hindu-vijays-father-sa-chandrasekhar-responds-to-allegations-249358|archive-date=4 January 2022|url-status=live|access-date=4 January 2022}}</ref> Vijay had a sister, Vidhya, who died when she was two years old.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-rare-childhood-picture-sister-vidhya-chandrasekhar-thalapathy-sukran-cameo-tamil-news-230281 |title=Rare picture of Vijay with his sister |date=25 February 2019 |work=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=23 December 2020|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512141909/https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-rare-childhood-picture-sister-vidhya-chandrasekhar-thalapathy-sukran-cameo-tamil-news-230281|url-status=live}}</ref> Vijay did his schooling initially at Fathima school, [[Kodambakkam]] and later at Balalok school, [[Virugambakkam]].<ref>{{cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Ecr-4c5F0|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/t1Ecr-4c5F0|archive-date=12 December 2021|url-status=live |title=Vijay speaks about his childhood schooling in fathima matriculation school chennai |work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/vijay.html |title=Vijay {{!}} Which Celebrity belongs to your school/college?|work=Behindwoods|date=23 April 2016|access-date=28 December 2017|archive-date=28 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228171818/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/vijay.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He pursued a [[bachelor degree]] in [[visual communication]] from [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/top-south-actors-who-studied-in-loyala-college-chennai/vijay/slideshow/100422211.cms |title=Top actors who studied in Loyola college |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |date=22 May 2023|access-date=1 December 2023}}</ref>
In late 2003, Vijay transformed from a romantic hero to an action hero with the action-romance flick,''[[Thirumalai]]'', co-starring [[Jyothika]], directed by debutant [[Ramana (director)|Ramana]] and produced by [[K.Balachander]]'s [[Kavithalaya Productions]], which featured him in a different way. ''[[Thirumalai]]'' been considered a turning point in Vijay's career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/9398.html |title=Thirumalai Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |accessdate=24 April 2014}}</ref> ''[[Udhaya]]'', which began filming in 2002 but as delayed, was finally released in early 2004. ''[[Ghilli]]'', a remake of the Telugu film ''[[Okkadu]]'' was released next in 2004, and completed 200 days in theatres in [[Tamil Nadu]]. Directed by [[S. Dharani]] and produced by [[A. M. Rathnam]], it co-starred [[Trisha Krishnan|Trisha]] and [[Prakash Raj]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9966.html |title=Ghilli's record break |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=24 July 2004 |accessdate=10 May 2013}}</ref>


== Film career ==
It was followed by ''[[Madhurey]]'', directed by [[Ramana Madhesh]]. In 2005, he starred in the [[Perarasu]] directed action film ''[[Thirupaachi]]'', followed by a guest appearance in ''[[Sukran]]'', the romantic comedy ''[[Sachien]]'' co-starring [[Genelia D'Souza|Genelia]] directed by John Mahendran, and [[Sivakasi]] starring [[Asin]], again directed by Perarasu. Vijay's next film, ''[[Aadhi]],'' was produced by his father [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] and directed by [[Ramana (director)|Ramana]], released in 2006. In early 2007, Vijay starred in the gangster film ''[[Pokkiri]]'', a remake of the another Telugu [[Pokiri (2006 film)|film of the same name]]. Directed by [[Prabhu Deva]], it became the third highest grossing Tamil film of 2007. Vijay's character in the film, a reprisal of [[Mahesh Babu]]'s role in the original, was well received by critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/pokkiri-review-tamil-14369041.html |title=Movie Review : Pokkiri |publisher=Sify.com |accessdate=24 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/pokkiri-review.html |title=Tamil movie : Pokkiri Review|publisher=Behindwoods.com |accessdate=24 April 2014}}</ref>
{{Main|Vijay filmography}}
=== 1984–2003: Debut and transition to lead roles ===
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[[File:Childvj.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Vijay as a child actor|left]]
At the age of 10, Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Vetri (film)|Vetri]]'', produced by [[P. S. Veerappa]] in 1984.<ref>{{cite news |date=27 December 2021 |title=Vijay's First Salary as a Child actor in 1984 Revealed! it was 500 rupees |url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/k5E0a|access-date=27 December 2021 |work=Ghost archive}}</ref> He then acted as a child actor in films such as ''[[Kudumbam (1984 film)|Kudumbam]]'' (1984), ''[[Vasantha Raagam]]'' (1986), ''[[Sattam Oru Vilayaattu]]'' (1987) and ''[[Ithu Engal Neethi]]'' (1988). He also acted in a supporting role with [[Rajinikanth]] in [[Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film)|''Naan Sigappu Manithan'']] (1985), directed by his father.{{Cn|date=November 2024}}


[[File:98vjactor.jpg|thumb|Vijay in 1998]]
===2007–2010<!--do not add your personal opinion or analysis, subjective descriptors must be made by third parties, see [[WP:OR]]-->===
In late 2007, Vijay starred in the [[extrasensory perception]] [[thriller film]] ''[[Azhagiya Tamil Magan|Azhagiya Thamizh Magan]]'', and for the first time in his career, he appeared in dual roles as both the antagonist and protagonist. The film was only a moderate success at the boxofice, despite the initial hype and expectations. In 2008, he starred in the action film ''[[Kuruvi]]'', again under Dharani's direction, and produced by [[Red Giant Movies]]. The year 2009 commenced with the action film ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'', in which Vijay teamed up with [[Prabhu Deva]] (from ''[[Pokkiri]])''. His next film ''[[Vettaikaaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaaran]],'' directed by Babu Sivan and produced by [[AVM Productions]] and distributed by [[Sun Pictures]] became [[List of Tamil films of 2009|one of the highest grossing Tamil film of 2009]]. In 2010, he acted in his 50th film, ''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'', also distributed by [[Sun Pictures]].


Vijay played the lead role for the first time in ''[[Naalaiya Theerpu]]'' in 1992.<ref>{{cite news|url-access=subscription |date=23 November 2007 |first=Prema |last=Manmadhan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/style-of-his-own/article2274239.ece |title=Style of his own |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625123513/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/style-of-his-own/article2274239.ece|archive-date=25 June 2017}}</ref> Vijay then appeared in the films ''[[Senthoorapandi]]'', ''[[Rasigan]]'', ''[[Deva (1995 film)|Deva]]'' and ''[[Coimbatore Mappillai]]'', most of those were successful.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sanghavi-recalls-her-experience-working-with-ilayathalapathy-vijay.html |title=''Rasigan success'' |work=Behindwoods |date=16 February 2017|access-date=17 March 2021|archive-date=27 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627160136/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sanghavi-recalls-her-experience-working-with-ilayathalapathy-vijay.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=successful Pongal releases for Vijay |work=Behindwoods |date=3 January 2017 |url=http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/13-pongal-releases-for-vijay/index.html|access-date=6 May 2021|archive-date=13 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213144024/http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/13-pongal-releases-for-vijay/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1996, Vijay acted in ''[[Poove Unakkaga (film)|Poove Unakkaga]]'', directed by [[Vikraman]], which according to him, gave him his initial break and popularity.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13647189&cid=2408|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050113190938/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13647189&cid=2408|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 January 2005 |title=Vijay blockbusters |date=20 January 2007 |work=[[Sify]]|access-date=24 April 2014}}</ref> In 1997, Vijay acted in ''[[Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen]]'' and ''[[Love Today (1997 film)|Love Today]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen – When Thalapathy Vijay played negative roles – Complete list here |work=Behindwoods |date=22 October 2018 |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/list-of-films-in-which-thalapathy-vijay-played-negative-roles/kaalamellam-kaathiruppen.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624074257/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/list-of-films-in-which-thalapathy-vijay-played-negative-roles/kaalamellam-kaathiruppen.html|archive-date=24 June 2021|url-status=live|access-date=24 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=17 June 2020 |title=Shajahan:2001 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-to-vettaikaran-ten-times-when-vijay-delivered-a-super-hit-film-with-a-debutant-director/photostory/76425194.cms|access-date=14 December 2020 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=16 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216154745/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-to-vettaikaran-ten-times-when-vijay-delivered-a-super-hit-film-with-a-debutant-director/photostory/76425194.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2011–present<!--do not add your personal opinion or analysis, subjective descriptors must be made by third parties, see [[WP:OR]]-->===
[[File:Actor Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar.jpg|thumb|Actor Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar]]
In early 2011 he joined up with director [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]] again, for the romantic drama ''[[Kaavalan]]'', a Tamil remake of the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] film ''[[Bodyguard (2010 film)|Bodyguard]]'' (also co-starring [[Asin]]). It received positive responses from both viewers and critics.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-hit-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html Kaavalan is a Hit]. Sify.com. Retrieved 6 June 2011.</ref> The movie was screened at the [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] in China.<ref>[http://www.southdreamz.com/35420/vijays-kavalan-to-be-screened-at-shanghai-film-festival/ Vijay's Kavalan to be screened at Shanghai Film Festival]. Southdreamz.com (8 May 2011). Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref> During Diwali the same year, his next film, the action film ''[[Velayudham]]'' directed by [[M. Raja]] and produced by [[Venu Ravichandran]] was released.<ref>[http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/vijays-velayudham-completes-100-days-52995.html Vijay's Velayudham completes 100 days]. Kolly Talk. Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref> ''Velayudham'' became one of the top grossing films of 2011.<ref>[http://www.kollyinsider.com/2011/12/top-10-tamil-movies-2011-box-office.html Top 10 Tamil Movies 2011 Box-Office Collections | Kollywood Top 10 of 2011 | Tamil Cinema News › KollyInsider]. Kollyinsider.com (29 December 2011). Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref>


Later, he starred in commercially successful films such as ''[[Nerrukku Ner]]'', ''[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]'', ''[[Ninaithen Vandhai]]'', ''[[Priyamudan]]'' and ''[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]''.<ref name="IT">{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday Vijay: 10 best films of Ilayathalapathy as a performer |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/happy-birthday-vijay-best-films-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-19869-2016-06-22|access-date=5 August 2019 |work=[[India Today]]|archive-date=5 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805123701/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/happy-birthday-vijay-best-films-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-19869-2016-06-22|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=K.N. |first=Vijiyan |date=27 June 1998 |title=Love story with a difference |url=https://mobile.twitter.com/VijayIsMyLife/status/1403445876815581188/photo/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623163943/https://mobile.twitter.com/VijayIsMyLife/status/1403445876815581188/photo/1 |archive-date=23 June 2021 |access-date=23 June 2021 |work=}}</ref> In 1999, he then acted in the films ''[[Endrendrum Kadhal]]'', ''[[Nenjinile]],'' and ''[[Minsara Kanna]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Master is blockbuster but can Vijay now step out of his comfort zone? |work=[[India Today]] |date=16 January 2021 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/master-is-blockbuster-but-can-vijay-now-step-out-of-his-comfort-zone-1759706-2021-01-16|access-date=17 May 2021|archive-date=3 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503111825/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/master-is-blockbuster-but-can-vijay-now-step-out-of-his-comfort-zone-1759706-2021-01-16|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2000, he acted in critically successful, ''[[Kannukkul Nilavu]]'', which was his 25th film, alongside commercially successful romantic films, ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' and ''[[Priyamaanavale]]''.<ref name="IT"/> In 2001, he acted in hat-trick box office successes; ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]],'' ''[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]'' and ''[[Shahjahan (film)|Shahjahan]]'' before starring in the action film ''[[Thamizhan]]'' alongside [[Priyanka Chopra]] in 2002.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://ibnlive.com/news/thamizhan-was-hit-because-of-vijay-imman/303460-71.html |title='Thamizhan' was hit because of Vijay: Imman |work=CNN-IBN |date=2 November 2012|access-date=10 December 2012|archive-date=20 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220234859/https://www.news18.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, he appeared in the romantic film ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'' and the action film ''[[Bagavathi]]'' in the same year.<ref>{{cite news |title='Priyamanavale' to 'Pokkiri': Five superhit Tamil films of Vijay |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 April 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priyamanavale-to-pokkiri-five-blockbuster-tamil-films-of-vijay-that-were-remade-from-telugu/photostory/74968711.cms|access-date=25 November 2020|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504103643/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priyamanavale-to-pokkiri-five-blockbuster-tamil-films-of-vijay-that-were-remade-from-telugu/photostory/74968711.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Vijay began 2003 with ''[[Vaseegara]]'' and ''[[Pudhiya Geethai]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=R |first=Manoj Kumar |title=Vijay's impressive comic-timing in Vaseegara |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=22 June 2021 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/wishlist-vijay-should-collaborate-with-these-five-impressive-filmmakers-7369728/|access-date=5 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182601/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/wishlist-vijay-should-collaborate-with-these-five-impressive-filmmakers-7369728/|url-status=live}}</ref>
His next release was ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]'', the Tamil remake of the [[Bollywood]] film ''[[3 Idiots]]'', where he played the role which was played by [[Aamir Khan]] in the original. Directed by [[S. Shankar]], it was released during the [[Pongal]] weekend of 2012 and emerged a major financial success. Vijay's performance in the film was praised by critics, including by leading Indian actor [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-23/news-interviews/30655364_1_kamal-haasan-ulaganayagan-verdict |title=Kamal Haasan's verdict on Nanban |work=The Times of India |date=23 January 2012 |accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref> [[Nanban (film)|Nanban]] went on to complete 100 days theatrical run.<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review:Nanban|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nanban-review-tamil-14988520.html|publisher=Sify.com|accessdate=12 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Srinivasan|first=Pavithra|title=Review: Nanban is worth a watch|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nanban-is-worth-a-watch/20120112.htm|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=12 January 2012}}</ref><ref name="nanbanhit">{{cite web|url=http://www.vijayfansclub.com/tag/nanban/ |title=Nanban |publisher=Vijayfansclub |accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref> He made a special appearance in the 2012 Bollywood film ''[[Rowdy Rathore]]'' starring [[Akshay Kumar]], directed by [[Prabhu Deva]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Actor Vijay shakes a leg in 'Rowdy Rathore|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/actor-vijay-shakes-a-leg--in-rowdy-rathore/263598-71-210.html|accessdate=1 June 2012|newspaper=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=1 June 2012|author=IndiaGlitz}}</ref>


=== 2003–11: Established actor ===
His next film, the action thriller ''[[Thuppakki]]'', directed by [[AR Murugadoss|A. R. Murugadoss]] and produced by [[S. Dhanu]], was released at Diwali 2012 to mostly positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-11-01/vijay-thuppaki-05-12-11.html |title=Vijay’s Thupakki starts! – |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=5 December 2011 |accessdate=28 June 2012}}</ref> The film became the third Tamil film to enter the {{INRConvert|1|b}} club after ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]'' (2007), ''[[Enthiran]]'' (2010).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-interviews/36257239_1_crore-club-thuppakki-vijay-film |title=Ilayathalapathy Vijay joins the Rs 100 crore club!|accessdate=10 January 2013|work=The Times of India}}</ref> His next film ''[[Thalaivaa]]'', directed by [[A. L. Vijay]], was released on 9 August 2013 worldwide to moderate reviews from critics and audience.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/17140.html Thalaiva Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes]. Indiaglitz.com (9 August 2013). Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref> His next film, ''[[Jilla]]'', co-starring [[Kajal Aggarwal]] and [[Mohanlal]], and directed by [[R. T. Neason]], was released on a [[Pongal]] weekend in 2014 to positive reviews from critics and audience and end up as box office hit due to popularity of both stars<ref>[http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Vijays-Jilla-set-to-roll-from-May/articleshow/18588307.cms Vijay's 'Jilla' set to roll from May! – TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site]. ''The Times of India''. (20 February 2013). Retrieved 25 April 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.inreporter.com/tag/jilla-100-day-box-office-collection/ Jilla 100 Day Box Office Collection]. InReporter. 10 April 2014.</ref><ref>[http://m.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-vijay039s-039jilla039-outperforms-ajith039s-039veeram039-at-worldwide-bo-534906 Box Office Collection: Vijay's 'Jilla' Outperforms Ajith's 'Veeram' at Worldwide BO]. ''International Business Times''. (18 January 2014). Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref>
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In 2003, following the action-romance film ''[[Thirumalai]]'', Vijay starred in ''[[Ghilli]]'', directed by [[S. Dharani]] with [[Trisha Krishnan|Trisha]] and [[Prakash Raj]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9966.html |title=Ghilli's record break |work=Indiaglitz.com |date=24 July 2004|access-date=10 May 2013|archive-date=21 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060746/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9966.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The movie became a commercial success and became the first Tamil film to gross over {{INR}}500 million at the domestic box office and also broke the record for the most people watching the movie within the first week of its release, previously held by [[M. G. Ramachandran]]'s ''[[Adimai Penn]]'' (1969).<ref name="Nair"/><ref>{{cite news |date=17 April 2018 |title=14 years of Vijay's Ghilli&nbsp;– Things you din't know about the blockbuster |url=http://www.suryanfm.in/suryan-stories/14-years-ilayathalapthy-vijays-ghilli-facts/|access-date=12 June 2020 |work=Suryan FM|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612085138/http://www.suryanfm.in/suryan-stories/14-years-ilayathalapthy-vijays-ghilli-facts/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=S |first1=Srivatsan |title=When Janaki Sabesh and Ashish Vidyarthi had a 'Ghilli' reunion |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-ghilli-reunion/article31778167.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=11 April 2021 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=8 June 2020 |language=en-IN|archive-date=11 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411110633/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-ghilli-reunion/article31778167.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the same, he acted in ''[[Madhurey]]'' and ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' in 2005.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |title='Love Today' to 'Vettaikaran': Ten times when Vijay delivered a super hit film with a debutant director |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 June 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-to-vettaikaran-ten-times-when-vijay-delivered-a-super-hit-film-with-a-debutant-director/photostory/76425194.cms|access-date=25 November 2020|archive-date=16 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216154745/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-to-vettaikaran-ten-times-when-vijay-delivered-a-super-hit-film-with-a-debutant-director/photostory/76425194.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, he starred in the commercially successful films ''[[Sachein]]'', ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' and ''[[Pokkiri]]''.<ref name="TOI" /> ''Pokkiri'' became one of the highest-grossing films of his career at the time.<ref>{{cite news |title='Pokkiri' to 'Bairavaa': Five times when Vijay rocked the box office during Pongal |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=11 January 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pokkiri-to-bairavaa-five-times-when-vijay-rocked-the-box-office-during-pongal/photostory/80214638.cms|access-date=29 September 2021|archive-date=29 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929164825/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pokkiri-to-bairavaa-five-times-when-vijay-rocked-the-box-office-during-pongal/photostory/80214638.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


[[File:Vijay actor in 2007 releasing his filmfare cover magazine with Vijay for victory.jpg|thumb|left|Vijay in 2007]]
He again worked with [[AR Murugadoss]] in the action-drama thriller movie ''[[Kaththi]]'', co-starring [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] and produced by [[Ayngaran International]], which was released on Diwali 2014 to mostly positive reviews.<ref>Sangeetha Seshagiri (22 October 2014) [http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-review-vijay-excels-dual-roles-treat-fans-611999 'Kaththi' Review Roundup: Vijay Gives Sharp Performance; Worth a Watch]. ''International Business Times''</ref> It was the [[Tamil films of 2014|highest grossing Tamil film of 2014]].<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijays-kaththi-biggest-tamil-hit-2014-box-office-613580 "'Kaththi' Box Office: Vijay Starrer Becomes Biggest Tamil Hit of 2014"]. ''International Business Times''. 10 November 2014.</ref> His next film, big budget [[fantasy film]] ''[[Puli 2015|Puli]]'' directed by [[Chimbu Deven|Chimbudevan]] co-starring [[Shruti Haasan]] and [[Hansika Motwani]]<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-58-shruti-haasan-confirmed-vijay-chimbudevan-film-604513 'Vijay 58': Shruti Haasan Confirmed for Vijay-Chimbudevan Film]. ''International Business Times''. (16 July 2014). Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref> along with actress [[Sridevi]]<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Confirmed-Sudeep-Sridevi-in-Vijay-flick/articleshow/34076875.cms Confirmed: Sudeep, Sridevi in Vijay flick – The Times of India]. 23 April 2014.</ref><ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/devi-sri-prasad-aka-dsp-is-the-music-director-of-vijay-chimbu-devan-film.html Who will do the music for Vijay 58]. Behindwoods.com (31 May 2014). Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://cinecoffee.in/cinema-news/puli-teaser-created-clash-between-ajith-and-vijay-fans |title=Puli teaser created clash between Ajith and Vijay fans|accessdate=22 June 2015|work=CineCoffee}}</ref> and produced by T. Shibu of Thameens Films under the banner SKT Studios<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/ilayathalapathy-vijays-58th-film-aka-vijay-58-will-be-directed-by-chimbudevan.html "Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 58th film aka Vijay 58 will be directed by Chimbudevan"]. behindwoods.com.</ref> was released on Oct 1 2015 and Release with Mixed Reviews among critics and audience and was below average film


In late 2007, Vijay starred in the romantic [[Thriller film|thriller]] film ''[[Azhagiya Tamil Magan]]'', where he portrayed a dual role for the first time in his career. He played the roles of both protagonist and antagonist.<ref>{{cite news |title=When a star was his own villain! |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=August 31, 2016 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/when-a-star-was-his-own-villain/photostory/53946087.cms|access-date=November 12, 2022|archive-date=12 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112071529/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/when-a-star-was-his-own-villain/photostory/53946087.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was commercially successful outside India.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=ZA&id=_fAZHAGIYATAMIZHMA01 |title=Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007) |work=Boxoffice mojo|access-date=15 May 2019|archive-date=20 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220234915/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl768771073/weekend/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Wong |first=Silvia |title=Malaysian box office hits all-time high of $100m |work=Screen |date=5 February 2008 |url=https://www.screendaily.com/malaysian-box-office-hits-all-time-high-of-100m/4037013.article|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206052007/https://www.screendaily.com/malaysian-box-office-hits-all-time-high-of-100m/4037013.article|archive-date=6 December 2021|url-status=live|access-date=6 December 2021}}</ref> Except the commercially successful, ''[[Kuruvi]]'' in 2008<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2010 |title=Vijay's 'Kavalkaran' rolling fast on floors |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2010/apr/23/vijays-kavalkaran-rolling-fast-on-floors-149668.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101165514/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2010/apr/23/vijays-kavalkaran-rolling-fast-on-floors-149668.html |archive-date=1 January 2022 |access-date=7 May 2021 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 October 2008 |title='Kuruvi' and its 150 day grand success |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kuruvi-and-its-150-day-flight-hollywood-news-41962 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115160340/https://www.indiaglitz.com/kuruvi-and-its-150-day-flight-hollywood-news-41962 |archive-date=15 January 2024 |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> and ''[[Vettaikaaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaaran]]'' in 2009, his subsequent releases ''Azhagiya Tamil Magan'' and ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' were average successes at domestic box office while continuing to be more successful overseas.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 December 2007 |title=Chennai Box-office (Nov 30 to Dec 2) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupn1acchbad|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171219123951/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupn1acchbad|archive-date=19 December 2017 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=17 June 2008 |title=Chennai Box-Office (June 13–15) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupovhjhhacc|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171219123953/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupovhjhhacc|archive-date=19 December 2017 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=3 February 2009 |title=Chennai Box Office (Jan 30 to February 1, 2009) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=pluppHedibbbf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171219123953/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=pluppHedibbbf|archive-date=19 December 2017 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Vijay continued to be one of the highest paid actors despite the moderate success of then recently released movies.<ref>{{cite web | last=P | first=Kanmani | title=Vettaikaaran success made Vijay salary peak | website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd | date=2022-06-22 | url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/thalapathy-birthday-special-from-villu-to-varisu-vijays-v-series-movie-list-rdvmaj | language=ta | access-date=2024-05-24}}</ref>
He is currently shooting for his next film, directed by [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]] titled [[Theri (film)|Theri]] was launched on 26 June 2015 in Chennai.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://cinecoffee.in/video/actor-vijays-vijay59-movie-launch/ |title=Vijay's next Vijay 59 movie launch|accessdate=25 June 2015|work=CineCoffee}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title = Super Rare Pictures of Ilayathalapathi Vijay|url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-59-title-update-ilayathalapathys-next-film-be-named-khaki-652214|website = IBMTimes.com|accessdate = 28 October 2015}}</ref>
The First Look of Vijay 59[[Theri (film)|Theri]] released on 25th November, 2015 to thunderous response among celebrities and audiences. The Film scheduled to be release on Pongal Day i.e (14th January, 2016).


In 2010, he acted in the action comedy film ''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'', which was his 50th film as an actor.<ref>{{cite news |date=23 November 2017 |title=BARC Wk 45: Movies from south spike viewership of Hindi channels |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/barc-wk-45movies-from-south-spike-viewership-of-hindi-channels-87298.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210723164333/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/barc-wk-45movies-from-south-spike-viewership-of-hindi-channels-87298.html|archive-date=23 July 2021|access-date=17 August 2021 |work=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Did you know Vijay's 'Sura' director SP Rajkumar was going to team up with Ajith a few years back? |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 April 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-vijays-sura-director-sp-rajkumar-was-going-to-team-up-with-ajith-a-few-years-back/articleshow/75472908.cms|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=27 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827102800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-vijays-sura-director-sp-rajkumar-was-going-to-team-up-with-ajith-a-few-years-back/articleshow/75472908.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In early 2011, Vijay acted in the romantic comedy ''[[Kaavalan]]'', directed by [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]] which received positive response and a box office collection of {{INR}}102 crore worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |title=The South Side Story |work=Business World |date=19 February 2015 |url=http://www.businessworld.in/news/null/the-south-side-story/696844/page-1.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141214014842/http://www.businessworld.in/news/null/the-south-side-story/696844/page-1.html|archive-date=14 December 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=5 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=26 January 2011 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-hit-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html |title=Kaavalan is a Hit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128024128/http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-hit-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html|archive-date=28 January 2011|url-status=dead |work=[[Sify]]|access-date=6 June 2011}}</ref> The film was screened at the [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] in China.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-kaavalan-at-the-shanghai-film-festival/20110509.htm |title=Vijay's Kaavalan at the Shanghai film festival |work=Rediff|access-date=10 September 2018|archive-date=11 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911045110/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-kaavalan-at-the-shanghai-film-festival/20110509.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Kaavalan'' was a commercial success in China.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay Wows China – Vijay – Kavalan – Shanghai Film Festival – Tamil Movie News |work=Behindwoods |date=23 June 2021 |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-02/vijay-kavalan-13-06-11-02.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623054853/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-02/vijay-kavalan-13-06-11-02.html|archive-date=23 June 2021|url-status=live|access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref> His next film was the action film ''[[Velayudham]]'', directed by [[M. Raja]] which released during [[Diwali]] and became one of the top-grossing films of 2011.<ref name="Nair">{{cite news |last=Nair |first=Sree Prasad |title=From Ghilli to Theri: 10 Ilayathalapathy Vijay action blockbusters one should know! |work=CatchNews.com |date=19 May 2016 |url=https://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/list-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-action-packed-films-actor-vijay-filmography-theri-movie-box-office-records-top-south-indian-action-films-from-ghilli-to-theri-movie-news-1463648578.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213072110/https://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/list-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-action-packed-films-actor-vijay-filmography-theri-movie-box-office-records-top-south-indian-action-films-from-ghilli-to-theri-movie-news-1463648578.html|access-date=21 December 2020|archive-date=13 December 2021}}</ref> The movie was also a critical success overseas.<ref name="Zee News 2013">{{cite news |title=Velayudham popularity in Japan |work=Zee News |date=16 April 2013 |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/hansika-motwani-touched-by-japanese-fans_132222.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116100114/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/hansika-motwani-touched-by-japanese-fans_132222.html|archive-date=16 January 2022|access-date=21 May 2021}}</ref>
==Personal life==


=== 2012–present: Commercial success ===
===Family===
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Vijay became a Roman Catholic after taking his Holy Communion at a Chennai church.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Super Rare Pictures of Ilayathalapathi Vijay|url = http://hourdose.com/super-rare-pictures-ilayathalapathi-vijay/|website = HOURDOSE|accessdate = 2015-11-07}}</ref> He had a sister Vidhya, who died at the age of two years.<ref>https://in.movies.yahoo.com/post/122230622292/birthday-special-5-facts-about-vijay-you-must</ref> He is a Christian by birth.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Vijay Organises Iftar Party for 100 Muslims [Photos]|url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/100-muslims-join-vijay-iftar-party-photos-638210|website = International Business Times, India Edition|publisher = https://plus.google.com/+IbtimesCoInInternationalBusinessTimesIndia/posts|accessdate = 2015-11-07}}</ref> His father [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] is a popular film director. Vijay married Sangeetha Sornalingam on 25 August 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/aug/17ss.htm |title=Rediff On The Net, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry |publisher=Rediff.com |date=17 August 1998 |accessdate=18 July 2010}}</ref> They have two children, a son Sanjay born in 2000 in London,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/aug/26tt.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: Vijay meets his son on the Net! |publisher=Rediff.com |date=26 August 2000 |accessdate=18 July 2010}}</ref> and a daughter Divya born in 2005 in Chennai <ref>{{Cite web|title = Great Pillai Gallery -A list of PILLAI WHO'S WHO|url = http://www.saivaneri.org/pillai_greats.htm|website = www.saivaneri.org|accessdate = 2015-11-05}}</ref>
[[File:Tamil Film actor Vijay Celebrating World Environment Day at the U.S. Consulate Chennai 5.jpg|thumb|Vijay in 2013]]
In 2012, Vijay acted in the commercially successful ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'', a remake of successful Hindi film ''[[3 Idiots]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |title=Review: Nanban is worth a watch |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nanban-is-worth-a-watch/20120112.htm |work=Rediff.com|access-date=12 January 2012|archive-date=26 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226145641/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nanban-is-worth-a-watch/20120112.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Pereira |first1=Priyanka |title=Foreign Return |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/foreign-return/984421/|access-date=19 March 2021 |work=Indian Express |date=6 August 2012|archive-date=4 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304043041/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/foreign-return/984421/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later in the year, he acted in the action thriller ''[[Thuppakki]]'', directed by [[AR Murugadoss|A. R. Murugadoss]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |title=Review: Thuppaki is dull |work=Rediff |date=13 November 2012 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-thuppaki-is-dull/20121113.htm|access-date=3 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183730/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-thuppaki-is-dull/20121113.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The film became the third Tamil film to gross more than {{INR}}100 crore domestically and became the most successful film of Vijay's career at the time, grossing over {{INR}}121 crore.<ref name="NDTV">{{Cite web |date=5 August 2015 |title=Baahubali to Thuppakki: Tamil Cinema's 100 Cr Films |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/baahubali-to-thuppakki-tamil-cinemas-100-cr-films-1204181 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615132934/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/baahubali-to-thuppakki-tamil-cinemas-100-cr-films-1204181 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |access-date=13 June 2023 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref> His next film ''[[Thalaivaa]]'', directed by [[A. L. Vijay]], was released in August 2013 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news |title='Thalaivaa' movie Review |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=9 August 2013 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/thalaivaa/movie-review/21706107.cms?from=mdr |access-date=26 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="Nair"/> In 2014, he acted in ''[[Jilla]]'' which ended up as a box office hit.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Vijays-Jilla-set-to-roll-from-May/articleshow/18588307.cms |title=Vijay's 'Jilla' set to roll from May!|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220125337/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Vijays-Jilla-set-to-roll-from-May/articleshow/18588307.cms|archive-date=20 February 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 February 2013|access-date=25 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.inreporter.com/tag/jilla-100-day-box-office-collection/ |title=Jilla 100 Day Box Office Collection]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715003215/http://www.inreporter.com/tag/jilla-100-day-box-office-collection/|archive-date=15 July 2014 |work=InReporter |date=10 April 2014}}</ref> Vijay starred in the action thriller ''[[Kaththi]]'', which received positive reviews and collected {{INR}}130 crore at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films in 2014.<ref name="Star">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kaththi-to-bigil-vijay-starrer-films-that-became-blockbusters-despite-the-mixed-reviews/photostory/90848522.cms?picid=90848752 |title='Kaththi' to 'Bigil': Vijay starrer films that became blockbusters, despite the mixed reviews |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=15 April 2022 |access-date=1 April 2023}}</ref>


In 2015, he starred in the [[fantasy film]] ''[[Puli 2015|Puli]]'', directed by [[Chimbu Deven]], which received mixed to poor reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |title='Puli' is a film that everybody can enjoy: Chimbu Deven |work=News18 |date=29 September 2015 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/puli-is-a-film-that-everybody-can-enjoy-chimbu-deven-1121995.html|access-date=19 May 2021|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133916/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/puli-is-a-film-that-everybody-can-enjoy-chimbu-deven-1121995.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=1 October 2015 |title=Puli review: Vijay's fantasy drama is a fantastic flop |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/puli-review-vijay-s-fantasy-drama-is-a-fantastic-flop/story-rZTyaq7YZBPxhTfNGzI0DM.html|access-date=22 April 2020 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Despite the reviews, the film was one of the highest-grossing films of 2015.<ref>{{cite web | title=Vijay Puli ends with a below average note | website=bollywood hungama | date=2021-09-04 | url=https://www.primesworld.com/puli/ | access-date=2024-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Puli roars at the box office |work=Bangalore Mirror |date=5 October 2015 |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/puli-roars-at-the-box-office/articleshow/49232877.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301040136/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/puli-roars-at-the-box-office/articleshow/49232877.cms|archive-date=1 March 2022|url-status=live|access-date=1 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay's latest release crosses Rs 100 crore in pre-release business |work=Firstpost |date=17 October 2017 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mersal-vijay-atlees-diwali-release-crosses-rs-150-crore-in-pre-release-business-4150357.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301040828/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mersal-vijay-atlees-diwali-release-crosses-rs-150-crore-in-pre-release-business-4150357.html|archive-date=1 March 2022|url-status=live|access-date=1 March 2022}}</ref> In April 2016, the action-thriller ''[[Theri (film)|Theri]]'' directed by [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]] released to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news |last=VS |first=Goutham |title=Theri movie review: Vijay's limitations as an actor exposed in a predictable storyline |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=5 June 2020 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/theri-movie-review-vijay-gimmicks-too-less-a-factor-to-be-excited-about-a-predictable-storyline/|access-date=29 June 2021|archive-date=21 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921232459/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/theri-movie-review-vijay-gimmicks-too-less-a-factor-to-be-excited-about-a-predictable-storyline/|url-status=live}}</ref> It became the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of 2016, grossing over {{INR}}170 crore.<ref name="Nair"/> In 2017, the [[masala film]] ''[[Bairavaa]]'' was released, again to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bairavaa/movie-review/56493727.cms |title=Bairavaa movie review |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=12 January 2017| access-date=1 December 2023}}</ref> In 2017, the action thriller ''[[Mersal (film)|Mersal]]'' released, which became a commercial success, becoming the first of Vijay's films to gross over {{INR}}250 crore.<ref name="Star"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Suganth|first=M|title=Mersal Review {3.5/5}: When you have a mass hero in full form like Vijay is in the film, how can things go wrong?|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 October 2017|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mersal/movie-review/61127534.cms|access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref> The film won the Best Foreign Language Film award at the [[National Film Awards UK]] in 2018 with Vijay earning a nomination for the best acroe.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-s-mersal-wins-international-award-78864 |title=Vijay's 'Mersal' wins international award |date=2 April 2018 |work=The News Minute|access-date=10 September 2018|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190403155318/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-s-mersal-wins-international-award-78864|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was amongst the few films of Vijay to be released in Japan and China with further screening at the [[Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival]] in South Korea.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-mersal-screened-at-bifan-film-festival.html |title=Vijay's Mersal screened at BIFAN Film Festival |date=30 July 2018 |work=Behindwoods|access-date=10 September 2018|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403231358/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-mersal-screened-at-bifan-film-festival.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thalapathy-vijays-mersal-to-release-in-china.html |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Mersal to release in China |date=10 August 2018 |work=Behindwoods|access-date=10 August 2018|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226083456/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thalapathy-vijays-mersal-to-release-in-china.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/puli-to-release-in-japan-and-china-news-tamil-pj0ky8fdbhgie.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928225245/http://www.sify.com/movies/puli-to-release-in-japan-and-china-news-tamil-pj0ky8fdbhgie.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 September 2015 |title='Puli' to release in Japan and China? |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref>
===Brand endorsement===
In 2002, Vijay appeared as [[Coca-Cola]]'s brand ambassador in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaibest.com/cityresources/food_and_dining/cokeinterview.asp |title=Interview – Coca Cola India |publisher=chennaibest.com |accessdate=24 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://hindu.com/2001/04/20/stories/0420401y.htm | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Sudhish | last=Kamath | date=20 April 2001|title=Things go better for Coke with Vijay }}</ref> He acted in a variety of South Indian Coca Cola advertisements, along with [[Katrina Kaif]]. He has been the ambassador for [[ITC (company)|Sunfeast]] since 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vijayrdpgirls.blogspot.com/2014/12/vijays-endorsements.html |title=Actor Vijay: vijay's endorsements |publisher=Vijayrdpgirls.blogspot.com |date=10 December 2014 |accessdate=13 July 2015}}</ref> In 2008, Vijay was signed up as an ambassador for the [[Indian Premier League]] cricket team [[Chennai Super Kings]], along with actress [[Nayantara|Nayanthara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.extramirchi.com/actress/vijay-nayantara-ipl-chennai-super-kings-brand-ambassadors/ |title=Vijay, Nayantara- IPL "Chennai Super Kings" brand ambassadors |publisher=Extramirchi.com |date=19 March 2008 |accessdate=28 June 2012}}</ref> In January 2009, Vijay was approached as the brand ambassador for Coca Cola products.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45325.html |title=Coke signs up Vijay as brand ambassador – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=18 July 2010}}</ref> As of August 2010, Vijay was signed by [[Jos Alukkas]] as their brand ambassador for Tamil Nadu and Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.chennaionline.com/chennai/South-Indian-actor-Vijay-brand-ambassador-of-Jos-Alukkas/3bab0eac-9bf4-4080-967b-b89dda6d8008.col |title=South Indian actor Vijay brand ambassador of Jos Alukkas – Chennaionline News |publisher=News.chennaionline.com |accessdate=18 January 2011}}</ref> The Jos Alukkas advertisement featuring Vijay and his mother Shoba is an extremely famous one in Tamil Nadu. Vijay signed for [[Tata Docomo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73101.html |title=Vijay to endorse Docomo |publisher=Indiaglitz |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref>


In 2018, Vijay acted in the [[Political cinema|political film]] ''[[Sarkar (2018 film)|Sarkar]]'' with [[Keerthy Suresh]], which entered the [[100 Crore Club]] within two days.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 November 2018 |title=Vijay's 'Sarkar' joins Rs 100 crore club in just two days |work=The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijays-sarkar-joins-rs-100-crore-club-just-two-days-91208|access-date=22 November 2018|archive-date=22 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122092133/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijays-sarkar-joins-rs-100-crore-club-just-two-days-91208|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was released in 80 countries and became his second ever film to gross over {{INR}}250 crore.<ref>{{cite news |last=Desk |first=Express Web |title=Sarkar box office collection: AR Murugadoss film crosses Rs 250 crore mark worldwide |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=28 November 2018 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sarkar-box-office-collection-ar-murugadoss-film-crosses-rs-250-crore-mark-worldwide-5468590/|access-date=18 August 2021|archive-date=31 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031234546/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sarkar-box-office-collection-ar-murugadoss-film-crosses-rs-250-crore-mark-worldwide-5468590/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay a man with a swag |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=4 November 2018 |url=https://archive.org/download/the-hollywood-reporter-movie-reviews-and-latest-updates/The%20Hollywood%20Reporter%20Movie%20Reviews%20and%20Latest%20Updates.png|access-date=5 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-s-sarkar-release-80-countries-1200-international-screens-90862 |title=Vijay's 'Sarkar' to release in 80 countries, 1200 international screens |publisher=The News Minute |date=31 October 2018|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=22 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122092145/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-s-sarkar-release-80-countries-1200-international-screens-90862|url-status=live}}</ref> Vijay acted in a [[Sports film|football]] action film ''[[Bigil]]'', which released in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=22 March 2019 |title=Thalapathy 63: Vijay undergoes special special training in football |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/thalapathy-63-vijay-undergoes-special-special-training-football/|access-date=26 March 2020 |work=onlookersmedia |language=en-US|archive-date=26 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326093416/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/thalapathy-63-vijay-undergoes-special-special-training-football/|url-status=live}}</ref> While the film received mixed reviews from critics, Vijay was praised for the portrayal of his character and the film was a commercial success, earning more than {{INR}}300 crore.<ref>{{cite news |last=Subhakeerthana |first=S |title=Bigil movie review: A star is forced to remain a star throughout |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=31 October 2019 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bigil-movie-review-rating-vijay-6088172/|access-date=24 June 2021|archive-date=16 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316051423/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bigil-movie-review-rating-vijay-6088172/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tamil Star Vijay Reportedly Earned Rs 30 crore for Bigil, Reveal IT Raids |work=News18 |date=7 February 2020 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-star-vijay-reportedly-earned-rs-30-crore-for-bigil-reveal-it-raids-2491609.html|access-date=26 January 2021|archive-date=1 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101094219/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-star-vijay-reportedly-earned-rs-30-crore-for-bigil-reveal-it-raids-2491609.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was also the first Tamil film to be released in [[Egypt]] and [[Jordan]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-egypt-vijays-bigil-marks-an-entry-in-jordan/articleshow/71917663.cms#:~:text='Bigil'%20will%20hit%20the%20screens,been%20composed%20by%20AR%20Rahman |title=After Egypt, Vijay's 'Bigil' marks an entry in Jordan |newspaper=[[Times of India]] |date=|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=10 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210085430/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-egypt-vijays-bigil-marks-an-entry-in-jordan/articleshow/71917663.cms#:~:text='Bigil'%20will%20hit%20the%20screens,been%20composed%20by%20AR%20Rahman|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, his next film ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'', directed by [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]] was released.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapathy-64-eyes-a-summer-2020-release-vijay-5935094/ |title=Thalapathy 64 eyes a summer 2020 release |date=25 August 2019|access-date=8 June 2020|archive-date=8 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608120308/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapathy-64-eyes-a-summer-2020-release-vijay-5935094/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay's 'Master' will be postponed to May or June? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-master-will-be-postponed-to-may-or-june/articleshow/74810813.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=8 June 2020|archive-date=27 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327185930/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-master-will-be-postponed-to-may-or-june/articleshow/74810813.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon release, it received mixed to positive reviews from the critics.<ref>{{cite news |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |title=Master Movie Review: Lacks the Desired Effect |work=Great Andhra |date=13 January 2021 |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/master-review-lacks-the-desired-effect-110251|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223052318/https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/master-review-lacks-the-desired-effect-110251|archive-date=23 February 2022|url-status=live|access-date=23 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |title='Master' movie review: An in-form Vijay takes a backseat to have fun. But is that enough? |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=13 January 2021 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/master-movie-review/article33569018.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=29 June 2021|archive-date=8 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208063834/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/master-movie-review/article33569018.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The film collected over {{INR}}300 crore worldwide and was declared a box office success.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thalapathy-65-will-be-pan-indian-project-cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-144151 |title='Thalapathy 65' will be a pan-Indian project: Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa |publisher=The News Minute |date=25 February 2021|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=25 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425094035/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thalapathy-65-will-be-pan-indian-project-cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-144151|url-status=live}}</ref> His next film was the [[dark comedy|dark comedy action]] film ''[[Beast (2022 Indian film)|Beast]]'', which received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |title=Beast (RAW) Review |work=[[NDTV]] |date=Apr 14, 2022 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/beast-raw-review-an-ill-formed-creature-even-firing-on-all-cylinders-vijay-cannot-pummel-into-shape-2-5-stars-2886949|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414061156/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/beast-raw-review-an-ill-formed-creature-even-firing-on-all-cylinders-vijay-cannot-pummel-into-shape-2-5-stars-2886949|archive-date=14 April 2022|url-status=live|access-date=Apr 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Beast Review: Thalapathy Vijay's 'One-man Show' Is A 'True Feast' |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=Apr 14, 2022 |url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/jWTHp|access-date=Apr 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Beast to release in April 2022. See new poster |work=India Today |date=1 January 2022 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-to-release-in-april-2022-see-new-poster-1894770-2022-01-01|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=1 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101125138/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-to-release-in-april-2022-see-new-poster-1894770-2022-01-01|url-status=live}}</ref> The film performed well in overseas box office and was commercially successful, collecting more than {{INR}}300 crore worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |title='Beast' USA premiere collection: Vijay starrer breaks Rajinikanth's film collection to become the Vijay's highest-grossing film |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=Apr 10, 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-usa-premiere-collection-vijay-starrer-breaks-rajinikanths-annaatthe-collection-to-become-the-formers-highest-grossing-film/articleshow/90761515.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416153443/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-usa-premiere-collection-vijay-starrer-breaks-rajinikanths-annaatthe-collection-to-become-the-formers-highest-grossing-film/articleshow/90761515.cms|archive-date=16 April 2022|url-status=live|access-date=Apr 16, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Beast' overseas box office collection: Vijay storms the international market |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=14 April 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-overseas-box-office-collection-vijay-storms-the-international-market/articleshow/90841888.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430055805/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-overseas-box-office-collection-vijay-storms-the-international-market/articleshow/90841888.cms|archive-date=30 April 2022|url-status=live|access-date=Apr 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nelson-dilipkumar-reveals-why-he-enjoyed-shooting-for-beast-the-most/articleshow/103353542.cms |title=Nelson Dilipkumar reveals why he enjoyed shooting for 'Beast' the most |date=4 September 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |quote=The film was a commercial success and made more than Rs 300 crore at the box office.|access-date=29 September 2023|archive-date=8 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908143852/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nelson-dilipkumar-reveals-why-he-enjoyed-shooting-for-beast-the-most/articleshow/103353542.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=19 April 2022 |title=Beast box office collection day 5: Vjay-starrer earns Rs 200 crore worldwide, is declared a hit |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/beast-box-office-collection-day-5-vijay-starrer-rs-200-crore-worldwide-7874311/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420193205/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/beast-box-office-collection-day-5-vijay-starrer-rs-200-crore-worldwide-7874311/ |archive-date=20 April 2022 |access-date=20 April 2022 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> It became one of the most viewed films on [[Netflix]] globally in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Beast trending worldwide on Netflix in top spots |work=[[NDTV]] |date=May 14, 2022 |url=https://ndtv.in/bollywood/beast-trending-at-number-one-in-india-on-netflix-vijay-thalapathy-2972013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514070357/https://ndtv.in/bollywood/beast-trending-at-number-one-in-india-on-netflix-vijay-thalapathy-2972013|archive-date=May 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Beast TOP 10 in Netflix global – FlixPatrol |work=FlixPatrol |date=May 13, 2022 |url=https://flixpatrol.com/title/beast-2022/top10/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513082925/https://flixpatrol.com/title/beast-2022/top10/|archive-date=May 13, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 13, 2022}}</ref>
===Philanthropy===


In 2023, Vijay starred in the [[action drama]] film ''[[Varisu]]'' directed by [[Vamshi Paidipally]].<ref>{{cite news |title='Varisu' first review out; Vijay's acting receives appreciation |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=January 9, 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/varisu-first-review-out-vijays-acting-receives-appreciation/articleshow/96846599.cms|access-date=January 10, 2023|archive-date=10 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110182909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/varisu-first-review-out-vijays-acting-receives-appreciation/articleshow/96846599.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay's 'Varisu' to release over 600 locations in the USA; premiere bookings open now |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=December 28, 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-varisu-to-release-over-600-locations-in-the-usa-premiere-bookings-open-now/articleshow/96562983.cms|access-date=January 4, 2023|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104124455/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-varisu-to-release-over-600-locations-in-the-usa-premiere-bookings-open-now/articleshow/96562983.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was a commercial success, grossing over {{INR}}300 crore at the box office.<ref>{{cite news |title=Music composer S Thaman breaks the news on 'Varisu' original sound track |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=February 5, 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-composer-s-thaman-breaks-the-news-on-varisu-original-sound-track/articleshow/97619826.cms|access-date=February 5, 2023|archive-date=5 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205092807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-composer-s-thaman-breaks-the-news-on-varisu-original-sound-track/articleshow/97619826.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Varisu' Box office Collection: 'Varisu' becomes Vijay's highest-grossing movie, surpasses Rs. 300 crore globally |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |date=7 February 2023 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/varisu-box-office-collection-varisu-becomes-vijays-highest-grossing-movie-surpasses-rs-300-crore-globally/articleshow/97691510.cms|access-date=Feb 7, 2023|archive-date=7 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207110808/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/varisu-box-office-collection-varisu-becomes-vijays-highest-grossing-movie-surpasses-rs-300-crore-globally/articleshow/97691510.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> His next release of 2023 was the action thriller ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=V |first=Anusha |title=Vijay-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Leo to release on this date |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=3 February 2023 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/03/vijay-lokesh-kanagarajs-leo-to-release-on-this-date-39603.html|access-date=April 1, 2023|archive-date=1 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401053824/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/03/vijay-lokesh-kanagarajs-leo-to-release-on-this-date-39603.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay's film with Lokesh Kanagaraj titled 'Leo' |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 February 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-titled-leo/articleshow/97581241.cms|access-date=4 February 2023|archive-date=4 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204115239/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-titled-leo/articleshow/97581241.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics, but went on to become a commercially successful film and emerged as one of the highest grossing Indian films of the year with a gross more than {{INR}}600 crore.<ref>{{cite news | title='Leo' gets mixed review from viewers and negative response from critics; fans call it Thalapathy Vijay's 'Best Performance' | website=CNBCTV18 | date=19 October 2023 | url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/leo-gets-mixed-review-fans-call-it-thalapathy-vijay-best-performance-18097171.htm | access-date=4 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-23 |title=Leo worldwide closing box office collections: Vijay starrer is the Highest grossing Tamil film of All Time |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/leo-worldwide-closing-box-office-collections-vijay-starrer-is-the-highest-grossing-tamil-film-of-all-time-1260510 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> His [[science fiction|sci-fi]] action film ''[[The Greatest of All Time]]'' opened to mixed reviews, but had a theatrical revenue of more than {{INR}}450 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixit |first=Mohit |date=2024-10-01 |title=The GOAT Final Box Office Collections Worldwide: Thalapathy Vijay's action-drama to end its theatrical SHOWDOWN at Rs 456 crore; A Super-Hit |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/the-goat-final-box-office-collections-worldwide-thalapathy-vijays-action-drama-to-end-its-theatrical-showdown-at-rs-456-crore-a-super-hit-1351301 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en|archive-date=2024-10-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001085319/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/the-goat-final-box-office-collections-worldwide-thalapathy-vijays-action-drama-to-end-its-theatrical-showdown-at-rs-456-crore-a-super-hit-1351301 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | author=The TOI Entertainment Desk is a dynamic | title='GOAT' first review out from UK censor; A blockbuster status loading for Vijay and Venkat Prabhu | website=The Times of India | date=2024-08-31 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/goat-first-review-out-from-uk-censor-a-blockbuster-status-loading-for-vijay-and-venkat-prabhu/articleshow/112942746.cms | access-date=2024-09-04}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | last=Pandya | first=Sonal | title=Netflix Global Top 10: Vijay's GOAT Debuts globally at fourth place With 3.8 Million Views, Nobody Wants This Grabs 1st Place On TV List | website=Times Now | date=2024-10-11 | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/netflix-global-top-10-vijay-goat-debuts-with-3-8-million-views-nobody-wants-this-grabs-1st-place-on-tv-list-article-114151547 | access-date=2024-10-11}}</ref> In February 2024, Vijay announced that he will be doing only one more film, which will be his 69th and last as a lead actor which is tentatively titled as''[[Thalapathy 69]]''.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 February 2024 |title=Vijay's confirms his final film will be 'Thalapathy 69' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-confirms-his-final-film-will-be-thalapathy-69/articleshow/107351699.cms|access-date=2 February 2024 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2 February 2024 |title=Thalapathy 69 will be last film, Vijay says after launching his political party |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/thalapathy-69-will-be-last-film-vijay-says-after-launching-his-political-party|access-date=2 February 2024 |work=The News Minute}}</ref>
Vijay started a social welfare organisation Vijay Makkal Iyakkam which was officially launched at [[Pudukottai]] on 26 July 2009. It is responsible for much of his philanthropic work. After [[Cyclone Thane]] his Makkal Mandram administrators arranged for a relief camp at Kammiyampettai, Cuddalore where the star provided rice to the affected people. Cuddalore was the worst affected area in floods and Vijay reached out to help these people out by rendering some assistance. The area in which the camp happened soon wore a festive look with thousands of people gathering to catch a glimpse of their favorite star.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vijay draws huge crowds|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-draws-huge-crowds-news-tamil-lcxsdVagjhb.html|publisher=Sify|accessdate=27 January 2012}}</ref> Vijay has appeared along with [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]], [[R. Madhavan]] and [[Jyothika]] in a short commercial video about child poverty, labour and lack of education, titled ''[[Herova? Zerova?]]'' produced by Surya in an effort to eliminate children who drop out of school at an early age, made in association with Vishnuvardhan Induri the founder of [[Celebrity Cricket League|CCL]] and the Ministry of Education of [[Tamil Nadu]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/15290.html | title=Events&nbsp;– Herova? Zerova? Educational Awareness Campaign | publisher=IndiaGlitz | date=16 May 2008 | accessdate=26 February 2011}}</ref>''. ''The Ilayathalapathy Vijay Educational Awards 2012 was conducted at JS Kalyana Mandapam in Chennai on 8 July 2012 by his Vijay Makkal Iyakkam to honour the students topped in 2012 SSLC and 12th board exams and the awards were distributed by Vijay himself. On his birthday,{{when|date=August 2015}} Vijay presented golden rings to the new born babies at the Egmore Government General Hospital.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jul-12-02/vijay-educational-awards-09-07-12.html | title=Vijay Gives Away Awards | publisher=Behindwoods | date=9 July 2012 | accessdate=9 July 2012}}</ref>{{better source|date=August 2015}}


== Political career ==
{{Main|Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam}}
In 2009, Vijay launched his fan club ''Vijay Makkal Iyakkam''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/vijays-fan-club-to-take-new-dimension-hints-at-his-political-plunge-2662255 |title=Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge|access-date=1 February 2024|archive-date=1 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201164524/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/vijays-fan-club-to-take-new-dimension-hints-at-his-political-plunge-2662255|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-makkal-iyakkam-was-launched-in-2009/articleshow/49134646.cms |title=Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was launched in 2009 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=28 September 2015|access-date=1 February 2024|archive-date=14 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114203024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-makkal-iyakkam-was-launched-in-2009/articleshow/49134646.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The organization supported the AIADMK alliance in the [[2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2011 assembly elections]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2011/Aug/18/makkal-iyakkam-wont-be-a-political-outfit-282739.html |title='Makkal Iyakkam won't be a political outfit' |date=16 May 2012|access-date=1 December 2023}}</ref> The fan club organization contested in the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in October 2021, securing victory in 115 out of the 169 contested seats.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-speaks-students-meet-chennai-takes-potshot-political-parties-178622 |title=Actor Vijay speaks to students at meet in Chennai, takes a potshot at political parties |date=17 June 2023|access-date=1 February 2024|archive-date=1 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201164524/https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-speaks-students-meet-chennai-takes-potshot-political-parties-178622|url-status=live}}</ref> On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Thalapathy Vijay Launches Political Party, Names it Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam (Read Official Statement) |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/thalapathy-vijay-launches-political-party-names-it-tamizha-vetri-kazhagam-a505/ |work=Lokmat Times |date=2 February 2024|access-date=2 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Desk |first=DH Web |title='Thalapathy' Vijay floats political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-thamizaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-2876774|access-date=2 February 2024 |date=2 February 2024 |newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> Political analysts suggested that the ''TVK'' party might undergo expansion to other states of India.<ref>{{cite web | last=Daily | first=Keralakaumudi | title='Waiting for Thalapathy's green signal'; Vijay's TVK in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra | website=Keralakaumudi Daily | date=February 6, 2024 | url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1243679 | access-date=February 19, 2024}}</ref> Vijay deemed the [[Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019|Citizenship Amendment Act 2019]] passed by the [[Premiership of Narendra Modi|BJP government]] as unacceptable as it will disrupt the social religious harmony of the nation.<ref>{{cite web |date=February 22, 2019 |title=Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tamil-superstar-vijay-calls-citizenship-law-caa-unacceptable-5223157 |access-date=March 12, 2024 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>


==Filmography==
== Personal life ==
Vijay married Sangeetha, a [[Sri Lankan Tamils|Sri Lankan Tamil]] on 25 August 1999.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378288.cms |title=Five reasons why we love Vijay |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 August 2018|archive-date=26 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826052512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378288.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/aug/17ss.htm |title=Rediff On The Net, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry |work=Rediff |date=17 August 1998|access-date=18 July 2010|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181918/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/aug/17ss.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> They have two children: a son Sanjay who briefly appeared alongside his father in ''Vettaikaaran'', and a daughter Divya who appeared in her father's ''Theri''.<ref>{{cite news |date=17 February 2021 |title=Rumour has it! Vijay's son Jason Sanjay to direct the 'Master' actor's film soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rumour-has-it-vijays-son-jason-sanjay-to-direct-the-master-actors-film-soon/articleshow/81042743.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829085004/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rumour-has-it-vijays-son-jason-sanjay-to-direct-the-master-actors-film-soon/articleshow/81042743.cms |archive-date=29 August 2023 |access-date=29 August 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=21 January 2016 |title=Vijay's daughter to make her debut with Theri |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-daughter-to-make-her-debut-with-theri/articleshow/50654152.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006085241/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-daughter-to-make-her-debut-with-theri/articleshow/50654152.cms |archive-date=6 October 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
{{main|Vijay, roles and awards}}


==Awards and honours==
=== Wealth and earnings ===
{{As of|2021}}, Vijay's net worth is over {{INR}}420 crore.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Net Worth |url=https://www.goldenchennai.com/celebrity/net-worth/vijay-net-worth/|access-date=1 January 2022 |work=Golden Chennai|archive-date=1 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101183524/https://www.goldenchennai.com/celebrity/net-worth/vijay-net-worth/|url-status=live}}</ref> Vijay earned a {{INR}}100 crore salary for ''Beast'' and also earned an estimated {{INR}}120 crore—{{INR}}150 crore for ''Varisu''.<ref>{{cite news |date=22 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay turns 47: Luxury cars to hefty pay package, a look at Tamil actor's wealth |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thalapathy-vijay-turns-47-luxury-cars-to-hefty-pay-package-a-look-at-tamil-actor-s-wealth-101624287592254.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116033433/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thalapathy-vijay-turns-47-luxury-cars-to-hefty-pay-package-a-look-at-tamil-actor-s-wealth-101624287592254.html|archive-date=16 November 2021|access-date=27 December 2021 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay confirms 'Thalapathy 66' for highest salary in south? |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-confirms-thalapathy-66-for-highest-salary-in-south/articleshow/85480625.cms|url-status=live|access-date=29 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829073537/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-confirms-thalapathy-66-for-highest-salary-in-south/articleshow/85480625.cms|archive-date=29 August 2021}}</ref> In 2023, he reportedly received a {{INR}}200 crore salary, becoming one of the top paid actors in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapathy Vijay Gets Rs 200 Crore For Next Film, Becomes Highest-paid Indian Actor: Reports |work=News18 |date=29 May 2023 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/thalapathy-vijay-gets-rs-200-crore-for-next-film-becomes-highest-paid-indian-actor-reports-7947139.html|access-date=July 17, 2023|archive-date=17 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717090628/https://www.news18.com/movies/thalapathy-vijay-gets-rs-200-crore-for-next-film-becomes-highest-paid-indian-actor-reports-7947139.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{Infobox actor awards
|name = Vijay
|awards = 25
|nominations = 39
|award1 = [[Vijay Awards]]
|award1W = 6
|award1N = 13
|award2 = [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
|award2W = 3
|award2N = 3
|award3 = [[Filmfare Awards]]
|award3W = –
|award3N = 3
|award4 = [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA]]
|award4W = –
|award4N = 3
|award5 = [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|award5W = 2
|award5N = 3
|award6 = Others
|award6W = 14
|award6N = 14
}}


On 5 February 2020, the [[Income Tax Department]] raided Vijay's residence in Chennai on potential tax evasion and his investments in [[Real property|immovable properties]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kandavel |first=Sangeetha |date=6 February 2020 |title=Over ₹77 crore seized from film producer; searches continue at actor Vijay's properties |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/over-77-crore-seized-from-film-producer-raids-continue-in-actor-vijays-properties/article30751954.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=6 February 2020 |issn=0971-751X|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206115538/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/over-77-crore-seized-from-film-producer-raids-continue-in-actor-vijays-properties/article30751954.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rs 65 crore recovered in IT raid from film financer of actor Vijay |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-rs-65-crore-recovered-in-it-raid-from-film-financer-of-actor-vijay-2812574|access-date=6 February 2020 |work=DNA India|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206175855/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-rs-65-crore-recovered-in-it-raid-from-film-financer-of-actor-vijay-2812574|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, the officials stated that nothing significant was found during the raid.<ref>{{cite news |title=I-T search at Vijay's residence concludes, officials say he has paid all taxes |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/03/13/it-search-vijay-residence-conclude-officials-say-he-haspaid-all-taxes.html|access-date=15 March 2020 |work=The Week|archive-date=15 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315175126/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/03/13/it-search-vijay-residence-conclude-officials-say-he-haspaid-all-taxes.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 13 July 2021, the [[Madras High Court]] dismissed a writ petition filed by Vijay in 2012 seeking exemption of the [[Entry Tax]] for his [[Rolls-Royce Ghost]] car that was imported from the United Kingdom and imposed a fine of {{INR}}1 lakh.<ref>{{cite news |last=S. |first=Mohamed Imranullah |date=13 July 2021 |title=Court comes down hard on actor Vijay for seeking tax exemption for his Rolls-Royce Ghost |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/court-comes-down-hard-on-actor-vijay-for-seeking-tax-exemption-for-his-rolls-royce-ghost/article35295852.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=16 July 2021 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=16 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716023450/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/court-comes-down-hard-on-actor-vijay-for-seeking-tax-exemption-for-his-rolls-royce-ghost/article35295852.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> On 27 July 2021, a two-judge bench of Madras High court stayed the earlier order.<ref>{{cite news |title=Court Relief For Tamil Actor Vijay In Rolls-Royce Case, No Fine For Now |work=[[NDTV]] |date=28 June 2021 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tax-evasion-vijay-rolls-royce-ghost-court-stays-1-lakh-fine-in-tax-row-over-tamil-actor-vijays-rolls-royce-2495862|access-date=28 July 2021|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728013038/https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tax-evasion-vijay-rolls-royce-ghost-court-stays-1-lakh-fine-in-tax-row-over-tamil-actor-vijays-rolls-royce-2495862|url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 January 2022, the court dismissed the critical statements made by the earlier judge and on 15 July 2022, the court declared that no fine shall be imposed.<ref>{{cite news |title=Madras High Court Bench Deletes Remarks Made By Single Judge Against Actor Vijay |work=[[NDTV]] |date=18 January 2022 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/hc-bench-deletes-remarks-made-by-single-judge-against-actor-vijay-2729301|access-date=25 January 2022|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153221/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/hc-bench-deletes-remarks-made-by-single-judge-against-actor-vijay-2729301|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Chennai High court closes Vijay's Rolls-Royce case |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=15 July 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-high-court-closes-vijays-rolls-royce-case/articleshow/92894757.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715152652/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-high-court-closes-vijays-rolls-royce-case/articleshow/92894757.cms|archive-date=15 July 2022|url-status=live|access-date=15 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Madras HC relief to actor Vijay in car import case |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=15 July 2022 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-hc-relief-to-actor-vijay-in-car-import-case/article65643041.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=15 July 2022|archive-date=15 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715083642/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-hc-relief-to-actor-vijay-in-car-import-case/article65643041.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Honours===
* [[Kalaimaamani]] (1998)
* Honorary doctorate – [[Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute]] (2007)


== Awards and accolades ==
===[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]===
[[File:IARA Award R FEmi Odelusi Vijay.jpg|thumb|Vijay in 2018]]
{{awards table}}
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Vijay}}
|-
In 1998, Vijay was awarded the [[Kalaimaamani]] by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] and Vijay received an honorary doctorate from the Dr. M.G.R. Educational Institute for of his achievements in the film industry in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay gets Doctorate |work=[[Sify]] |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-gets-doctorate-news-tamil-kkfuGojaggbsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411012906/http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-gets-doctorate-news-tamil-kkfuGojaggbsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2017|access-date=24 November 2017}}</ref> Vijay was awarded the Best International Actor of 2018 in the United Kingdom for his role in ''Mersal''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapathy Vijay wins Best International Actor award |work=India Today |date=23 September 2018 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-best-international-actor-iara-awards-2018-1346857-2018-09-23|access-date=31 December 2021|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231072713/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-best-international-actor-iara-awards-2018-1346857-2018-09-23|url-status=live}}</ref> He has received numerous other awards and accolades for his acting.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapathy Vijay Wins Best Actor Award At Osaka Asian Film Festival In Japan |work=News18 |date=22 May 2023 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/thalapathy-vijay-wins-best-actor-award-at-osaka-tamil-film-festival-in-japan-7882879.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522173400/https://www.news18.com/movies/thalapathy-vijay-wins-best-actor-award-at-osaka-tamil-film-festival-in-japan-7882879.html|archive-date=May 22, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-collects-his-iara-award-mersal-person-93275#:~:text=The%20International%20Achievement%20Recognition%20Awards,gave%20the%20event%20a%20miss. |title=Vijay collects his IARA Award for 'Mersal' in person |date=13 December 2018|access-date=23 December 2020|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417121006/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-collects-his-iara-award-mersal-person-93275#:~:text=The%20International%20Achievement%20Recognition%20Awards,gave%20the%20event%20a%20miss.|url-status=live}}</ref>
|1997
|[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]
|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|{{won}}
|-
|2000
|colspan=2|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award#MGR Award|MGR Award]]
|{{won}}
|-
|2005
|[[Thirupaachi]]
|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes)|Best Actor (Special Award)]]
|{{won}}
|}


== Public image ==
===[[Vijay Awards]]===
Referred to as ''Thalapathy'' ({{Translation|commander}}), Vijay has a significant fan following.<ref>{{cite magazine |first1=Latha |last1=Srinivasan |date=2022-12-02 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/30-years-of-superstar-vijay-from-child-artist-to-kollywood-star-thalapathy-vijay-2304322-2022-12-02 |title=30 years of Superstar Vijay: From child artist to Kollywood star Thalapathy Vijay |magazine=[[India Today]]|access-date=3 April 2023|archive-date=2 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402083607/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/30-years-of-superstar-vijay-from-child-artist-to-kollywood-star-thalapathy-vijay-2304322-2022-12-02|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{awards table}}
|-
|2006
| colspan=2 |Superstar of Tomorrow
|{{won}}
|-
|2007
|[[Pokkiri]] / [[Azhagiya Tamil Magan]]
|[[Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year|Entertainer of the Year]]
|{{won}}
|-
|2007
|[[Pokkiri]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|2008
|[[Kuruvi]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|2009
|[[Vettaikaaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaaran]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|{{Won}}
|-
|2010
|[[Sura (film)|Sura]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|2011
|[[Velayudham]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|2012
|[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]] / [[Thuppakki]]
|[[Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year|Entertainer of the Year]]
|{{won}}
|-
|2012
|rowspan=2 | [[Thuppakki]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|{{won}}
|-
|2012
|[[Vijay Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|2013
|[[Thalaivaa]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|{{won}}
|-
|2014
|rowspan=2 | [[Kaththi]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|2014
|[[Vijay Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|{{Nominated}}
|}


[[Network18 Group|''News 18'']] describes Vijay as a "versatile actor" and a "fantastic playback singer, dancer and philanthropist".<ref>{{cite news |date=22 June 2020 |title=Film facts about versatile actor Thalapathy Vijay |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-vijay-thuppakki-to-bigil-5-of-thalapathys-biggest-blockbusters-2680957.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726092912/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-vijay-thuppakki-to-bigil-5-of-thalapathys-biggest-blockbusters-2680957.html |archive-date=26 July 2022 |access-date=26 July 2022 |work=News18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=27 July 2022 |title=Priyamudan and other films of Vijay- Top 20 Best Films of Vijay |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/top-20-best-films-of-vijay/12-priyamudan1998.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727063556/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/top-20-best-films-of-vijay/12-priyamudan1998.html |archive-date=27 July 2022 |access-date=27 July 2022 |work=Behindwoods}}</ref> He has been praised for his dancing with ''[[The Times of India]]'' labelling Vijay's dance moves as "energetic and effortless".<ref>{{cite news |title=Thalapathy Vijay got some octane dance moves |url=https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-got-some-serious-dance-moves-watch-throwback-video-179997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728090916/https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-got-some-serious-dance-moves-watch-throwback-video-179997 |archive-date=28 July 2022 |access-date=28 July 2022 |work=odisha news}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=15 October 2015 |title=Vijay's energetic dance moves |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378314.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712160604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378314.cms |archive-date=12 July 2021 |access-date=12 July 2021 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=Oct 15, 2015 |title=Five reasons why we love Vijay |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378314.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712160604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378314.cms |archive-date=12 July 2021 |access-date=Nov 13, 2022 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> He has been praised for his acting skills with [[Zee Media Corporation|Zee Media]] reporting that "Vijay amazed audiences with his acting and screen presence".<ref>{{cite news |last=Shyam |first=Shrudi |date=24 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's amazing acting skills |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/thalapathy-vijay-becomes-the-highest-paid-tamil-actor-charges-a-whopping-amount-for-beast |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808094400/https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/thalapathy-vijay-becomes-the-highest-paid-tamil-actor-charges-a-whopping-amount-for-beast |archive-date=8 August 2022 |access-date=8 August 2022 |work=ZEE5}}</ref>
===[[Filmfare Awards South]]===
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|2007
|[[Pokkiri]]
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|2012
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|2014
|[[Kaththi]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Best Actor]]
|{{nom}}
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In 2019, a wax figure of Vijay was unveiled in a museum in [[Kanyakumari]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapathy Vijay gets an impressive wax statue in Kanyakumari museum |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 November 2019 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijay-gets-an-impressive-wax-statue-in-kanyakumari-museum/articleshow/72197457.cms|access-date=3 August 2021|archive-date=3 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803125147/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijay-gets-an-impressive-wax-statue-in-kanyakumari-museum/articleshow/72197457.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay's statue unveiled at Behindwoods Gold Medals |work=Behindwoods |date=11 June 2017 |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-statue-unveiled-at-behindwoods-gold-medals-2017.html|access-date=3 August 2021|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515142913/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-statue-unveiled-at-behindwoods-gold-medals-2017.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023, Vijay secured #8 spot in ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' magazine among the global celebrities in Asia.<ref name=topglobalasia>{{cite web | last=R | first=Ansgar | title=Vijay secures 8th place among top asian celebrities in eastern eye | website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd | date=December 15, 2023 | url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/gallery/eastern-eye-top-50-asian-celebrities-thalapathy-vijay-tops-in-10-full-list-ans-s5pao8#image1 | language=ta | access-date=February 18, 2024}}</ref><ref name=topglobalasia2>{{cite web | last=Desk | first=DH Web | title=Top 10 Asian celebrities in the world (2023) | website=Deccan Herald | date=2023-12-14 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/ampstories/entertainment/top-10-asian-celebrities-in-the-world-2023-2810559 | access-date=2024-10-11}}</ref>
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|2012
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|2012
|[[Thuppakki]] – ''Google Google Song''
|Best Male Playback Singer
|{{Nominated}}
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|2014
|[[Kaththi]]
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Actor]]
|{{Nominated}}
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==See also==
===[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]===
* [[List of songs recorded by Vijay]]
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|2011
|[[Velayudham]]
|[[Edison Awards (India)#Merit awards|Best Actor]]
|{{Won}}
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|2011
|[[Velayudham]]
|[[Edison Awards (India)#Special awards|Super Star Rajni Award]]
|{{Won}}
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|2012
|[[Thuppakki]]
|[[Edison Awards (India)#Merit awards|Best Actor]]
|{{Nominated}}
|}


===Other awards===
== References ==
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'''Won'''
* Cinema Express Award for New Face – [[Naalaya Theerpu]] (1992)
* Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – ''[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]'' (1997)
* Roja Duke's Best Actor- ''[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]'' (1997)
* Dinakaran Best Actor Award – ''[[Ghilli]]'' (2004)
* Film Today Best Actor Award – ''[[Ghilli]]'' (2004)
* Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award – ''[[Ghilli]]'' (2004)
* Mathrubhumi Film Awards for Best Actor in Tamil – ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007)
* Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Hero – ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007)
* [[Asianet Film Awards#Special awards|Asianet Film Awards for Most Popular Tamil Actor]] (2010)
* Variety Award for Hero of the Year – ''[[Kaavalan]]''/''[[Velayudham]]'' (2011)
* Vikatan Award for Best Actor – ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]''/''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012)
* [[Techofes#Techofes Awards|Techofes Award for Best Actor]] – ''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012)
* Gaana Awards for most popular song- Vangana Vanakangana- "[[Thalaivaa]]" (2013)
* [[Techofes#Techofes Awards|Techofes Award for Favourite Actor]] – ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' (2013)


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Latest revision as of 06:24, 13 November 2024

Vijay
Vijay in 2018
President of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Incumbent
Assumed office
2 February 2024 (2024-02-02)
Preceded byPosition established
Personal details
Born
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar

(1974-06-22) 22 June 1974 (age 50)
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Political partyTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (2024‍–‍present)
Spouse
Sangeeta
​
(m. 1999)​
Children2
Parents
RelativesSee Chandrasekhar family
Residence(s)Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
  • politician
AwardsFull list

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born 22 June 1974), known professionally as Vijay, is an Indian actor and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning over three decades, Vijay has acted in 68 films and is one of the most commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema with multiple films amongst the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time and is amongst the highest paid actors in India. He has won several awards as an actor. Referred to as "Thalapathy" (transl. commander), Vijay has a significant fan following.

Born in Madras to director S. A. Chandrasekhar, Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the Tamil film Vetri (1984). After a few roles as a child actor in his father’s films, he played his first lead role in the film Naalaiya Theerpu (1992) at the age of 18. Vijay continued doing lead roles for the next few years with notable films amongst them included Poove Unakkaga, Love Today, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, Thulladha Manamum Thullum and Kushi. In 1998, he was awarded Kalaimaamani by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

In 2004, he starred in Ghilli, which became the first Tamil film to gross over ₹50 crore and with subsequent success of Thirupaachi and Pokkiri later, he established himself as one of the leading and commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema. Following a period of moderate success, Vijay acted in several critically and commercially successful films starting from early 2010s including Thuppakki, Kaththi, Mersal, Sarkar, Master, Leo and The Greatest of All Time.

In February 2024, Vijay announced his retirement from films and his entry into politics with the launch of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

Early life and family

Vijay was born as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on 22 June 1974 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu.[1][2] His father, S. A. Chandrasekhar, is a film director and his mother, Shoba Chandrasekhar is a playback singer and vocalist.[3] His father is of Christian descent and his mother is a Hindu.[4][5] Vijay had a sister, Vidhya, who died when she was two years old.[6] Vijay did his schooling initially at Fathima school, Kodambakkam and later at Balalok school, Virugambakkam.[7][8] He pursued a bachelor degree in visual communication from Loyola College.[9]

Film career

Main article: Vijay filmography

1984–2003: Debut and transition to lead roles

Vijay as a child actor

At the age of 10, Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the Tamil film Vetri, produced by P. S. Veerappa in 1984.[10] He then acted as a child actor in films such as Kudumbam (1984), Vasantha Raagam (1986), Sattam Oru Vilayaattu (1987) and Ithu Engal Neethi (1988). He also acted in a supporting role with Rajinikanth in Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985), directed by his father.[citation needed]

Vijay in 1998

Vijay played the lead role for the first time in Naalaiya Theerpu in 1992.[11] Vijay then appeared in the films Senthoorapandi, Rasigan, Deva and Coimbatore Mappillai, most of those were successful.[12][13] In 1996, Vijay acted in Poove Unakkaga, directed by Vikraman, which according to him, gave him his initial break and popularity.[14] In 1997, Vijay acted in Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen and Love Today.[15][16]

Later, he starred in commercially successful films such as Nerrukku Ner, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, Ninaithen Vandhai, Priyamudan and Thulladha Manamum Thullum.[17][18] In 1999, he then acted in the films Endrendrum Kadhal, Nenjinile, and Minsara Kanna.[19] In 2000, he acted in critically successful, Kannukkul Nilavu, which was his 25th film, alongside commercially successful romantic films, Kushi and Priyamaanavale.[17] In 2001, he acted in hat-trick box office successes; Friends, Badri and Shahjahan before starring in the action film Thamizhan alongside Priyanka Chopra in 2002.[20] Later, he appeared in the romantic film Youth and the action film Bagavathi in the same year.[21] Vijay began 2003 with Vaseegara and Pudhiya Geethai.[22]

2003–11: Established actor

In 2003, following the action-romance film Thirumalai, Vijay starred in Ghilli, directed by S. Dharani with Trisha and Prakash Raj.[23] The movie became a commercial success and became the first Tamil film to gross over ₹500 million at the domestic box office and also broke the record for the most people watching the movie within the first week of its release, previously held by M. G. Ramachandran's Adimai Penn (1969).[24][25][26] Following the same, he acted in Madhurey and Thirupaachi in 2005.[27] Later, he starred in the commercially successful films Sachein, Sivakasi and Pokkiri.[27] Pokkiri became one of the highest-grossing films of his career at the time.[28]

Vijay in 2007

In late 2007, Vijay starred in the romantic thriller film Azhagiya Tamil Magan, where he portrayed a dual role for the first time in his career. He played the roles of both protagonist and antagonist.[29] The film was commercially successful outside India.[30][31] Except the commercially successful, Kuruvi in 2008[32][33] and Vettaikaaran in 2009, his subsequent releases Azhagiya Tamil Magan and Villu were average successes at domestic box office while continuing to be more successful overseas.[34][35][36] Vijay continued to be one of the highest paid actors despite the moderate success of then recently released movies.[37]

In 2010, he acted in the action comedy film Sura, which was his 50th film as an actor.[38][39] In early 2011, Vijay acted in the romantic comedy Kaavalan, directed by Siddique which received positive response and a box office collection of ₹102 crore worldwide.[40][41] The film was screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival in China.[42] Kaavalan was a commercial success in China.[43] His next film was the action film Velayudham, directed by M. Raja which released during Diwali and became one of the top-grossing films of 2011.[24] The movie was also a critical success overseas.[44]

2012–present: Commercial success

Vijay in 2013

In 2012, Vijay acted in the commercially successful Nanban, a remake of successful Hindi film 3 Idiots.[45][46] Later in the year, he acted in the action thriller Thuppakki, directed by A. R. Murugadoss.[47] The film became the third Tamil film to gross more than ₹100 crore domestically and became the most successful film of Vijay's career at the time, grossing over ₹121 crore.[48] His next film Thalaivaa, directed by A. L. Vijay, was released in August 2013 to mixed reviews.[49][24] In 2014, he acted in Jilla which ended up as a box office hit.[50][51] Vijay starred in the action thriller Kaththi, which received positive reviews and collected ₹130 crore at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films in 2014.[52]

In 2015, he starred in the fantasy film Puli, directed by Chimbu Deven, which received mixed to poor reviews from critics.[53][54] Despite the reviews, the film was one of the highest-grossing films of 2015.[55][56][57] In April 2016, the action-thriller Theri directed by Atlee released to mixed reviews.[58] It became the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of 2016, grossing over ₹170 crore.[24] In 2017, the masala film Bairavaa was released, again to mixed reviews.[59] In 2017, the action thriller Mersal released, which became a commercial success, becoming the first of Vijay's films to gross over ₹250 crore.[52][60] The film won the Best Foreign Language Film award at the National Film Awards UK in 2018 with Vijay earning a nomination for the best acroe.[61] The film was amongst the few films of Vijay to be released in Japan and China with further screening at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.[62][63][64]

In 2018, Vijay acted in the political film Sarkar with Keerthy Suresh, which entered the 100 Crore Club within two days.[65] The film was released in 80 countries and became his second ever film to gross over ₹250 crore.[66][67][68] Vijay acted in a football action film Bigil, which released in 2019.[69] While the film received mixed reviews from critics, Vijay was praised for the portrayal of his character and the film was a commercial success, earning more than ₹300 crore.[70][71] It was also the first Tamil film to be released in Egypt and Jordan.[72] In 2021, his next film Master, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj was released.[73][74] Upon release, it received mixed to positive reviews from the critics.[75][76] The film collected over ₹300 crore worldwide and was declared a box office success.[77] His next film was the dark comedy action film Beast, which received mixed reviews from critics.[78][79][80] The film performed well in overseas box office and was commercially successful, collecting more than ₹300 crore worldwide.[81][82][83][84] It became one of the most viewed films on Netflix globally in 2022.[85][86]

In 2023, Vijay starred in the action drama film Varisu directed by Vamshi Paidipally.[87][88] The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹300 crore at the box office.[89][90] His next release of 2023 was the action thriller Leo.[91][92] It received mixed reviews from critics, but went on to become a commercially successful film and emerged as one of the highest grossing Indian films of the year with a gross more than ₹600 crore.[93][94] His sci-fi action film The Greatest of All Time opened to mixed reviews, but had a theatrical revenue of more than ₹450 crore.[95][96] [97] In February 2024, Vijay announced that he will be doing only one more film, which will be his 69th and last as a lead actor which is tentatively titled asThalapathy 69.[98][99]

Political career

Main article: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

In 2009, Vijay launched his fan club Vijay Makkal Iyakkam.[100][101] The organization supported the AIADMK alliance in the 2011 assembly elections.[102] The fan club organization contested in the local body elections in Tamil Nadu in October 2021, securing victory in 115 out of the 169 contested seats.[103] On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[104][105] Political analysts suggested that the TVK party might undergo expansion to other states of India.[106] Vijay deemed the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 passed by the BJP government as unacceptable as it will disrupt the social religious harmony of the nation.[107]

Personal life

Vijay married Sangeetha, a Sri Lankan Tamil on 25 August 1999.[108][109] They have two children: a son Sanjay who briefly appeared alongside his father in Vettaikaaran, and a daughter Divya who appeared in her father's Theri.[110][111]

Wealth and earnings

As of 2021, Vijay's net worth is over ₹420 crore.[112] Vijay earned a ₹100 crore salary for Beast and also earned an estimated ₹120 crore—₹150 crore for Varisu.[113][114] In 2023, he reportedly received a ₹200 crore salary, becoming one of the top paid actors in India.[115]

On 5 February 2020, the Income Tax Department raided Vijay's residence in Chennai on potential tax evasion and his investments in immovable properties.[116][117] Later, the officials stated that nothing significant was found during the raid.[118] On 13 July 2021, the Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Vijay in 2012 seeking exemption of the Entry Tax for his Rolls-Royce Ghost car that was imported from the United Kingdom and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh.[119] On 27 July 2021, a two-judge bench of Madras High court stayed the earlier order.[120] On 25 January 2022, the court dismissed the critical statements made by the earlier judge and on 15 July 2022, the court declared that no fine shall be imposed.[121][122][123]

Awards and accolades

Vijay in 2018
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Vijay

In 1998, Vijay was awarded the Kalaimaamani by the Government of Tamil Nadu and Vijay received an honorary doctorate from the Dr. M.G.R. Educational Institute for of his achievements in the film industry in 2007.[124] Vijay was awarded the Best International Actor of 2018 in the United Kingdom for his role in Mersal.[125] He has received numerous other awards and accolades for his acting.[126][127]

Public image

Referred to as Thalapathy (transl. commander), Vijay has a significant fan following.[128]

News 18 describes Vijay as a "versatile actor" and a "fantastic playback singer, dancer and philanthropist".[129][130] He has been praised for his dancing with The Times of India labelling Vijay's dance moves as "energetic and effortless".[131][132][133] He has been praised for his acting skills with Zee Media reporting that "Vijay amazed audiences with his acting and screen presence".[134]

In 2019, a wax figure of Vijay was unveiled in a museum in Kanyakumari.[135][136] In 2023, Vijay secured #8 spot in Eastern Eye magazine among the global celebrities in Asia.[137][138]

See also

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