Vijay

விஜய்

Vijay is known for Leo (2023), Master (2021), Mersal (2017).

Biography

Vijay (born June 22, 1974), credited at birth as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, is an Indian actor, playback singer, and politician who became one of the most prominent stars in Tamil cinema. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he established himself as one of the industry’s most bankable actors, known for his strong box office pull, mass appeal, dance performances, and versatility across action, comedy, romance, and drama.

He rose to prominence with a string of commercially successful films including Poove Unakkaga (1996), Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007), Thuppakki (2012), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Master (2021), Leo (2023). His films often blend commercial entertainment with social and political themes, further strengthening his popularity among audiences. Popularly known by the honorific “Thalapathy” (“Commander”), Vijay built a massive fan following in India and internationally.

Questions about Vijay

How many Vijay films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 52 films with Vijay, from 1988 to 2026.

What is the best rated Vijay film?

The best rated Vijay film in the catalogue is Mersal (2017), rated 7.3.

What was the first Vijay film?

The first Vijay film in the catalogue is Ghilli, from 2004.

Who has Vijay worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Vijay shares the most credits with Yogi Babu (6 films), Anirudh Ravichander (4 films) and Atlee (4 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 14 Wins 0 Nominations

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Trivia

Also works as: politician · playback singer
Studied at: Loyola College
Position held: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu · Member of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly · Minister of Public Department, Tamil Nadu
Spouse: Sangeetha Sornalingam
Father: S. A. Chandrasekhar
Mother: Shoba Chandrasekhar