Happy Birthday Thalapathy Vijay

On 22 June 1974, a legend was born. Though nobody knew abouth the greatness of heights he would one day scale, Born to Mr. S. A. Chandrasekhar and Mrs. Shoba in Chennai, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was also known as Thalapathy. He is an Indian actor, dancer, playback singer and philanthropist who works in Tamil Cinema. He has acted in 64 films as a lead actor and won numerous awards, including eight Vijay Awards, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and SIIMA Award.

Vijay's father S. A Chandrasekhar is a Tamil film director and his mother Shoba is a playback singer and carnatic vocalist. He had a sister Vidhya, who died when she was two years old. His sister's death affected Vijay greatly; according to his mother, Vijay, who was very talkative, naughty and hyperactive as a child, became silent after Vidhya's death. In her memory, Vijay named his production house, V.V Productions, which stands for Vidhya-Vijay productions This shows how much love he still holds for his departed sibling. Vijay married a fan, Sangeetha Sornalingam, a Sri Lankan Tamil whom he met in the United Kingdom, on 25 August 1999. They have two children, a son Jason Sanjay born in 2000 in London and a daughter Divya Shasha born in 2005 in Chennai. Jason Sanjay made a cameo appearance with his father in Vettaikaaran (2009) and Divya Shasha portrayed a small role as her father's pre-teen daughter in Theri (2016).

Initially, Vijay attending Fathima Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Kodambakkam, he later joined Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School a Virugambakkam and went on to pursue a degree in Visual Communications from Loyala College. He eventually dropped out as he was more interested in acting. At the age of 10, Vijay started his film career as a child actor in the film Vetri (1984) and then performed as child actor in films such as Kudumbam (1984), Vasantha Raagam (1986), Sattam Oru Vilayaattu (1987) and Ithu Engal Neethi (1988). He also performed as child actor in Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) co-starring Rajinikanth as lead actor.

After performing as a child artist, Vijay started playing lead roles at the age of 18 from Naalaiya Theerpu(1992). Vijay appeared alongside Vijayakanth in Sendhoorapandi (1993), in 1994 his film Rasigan was released, which can be deemed as his first success but not acclaimed by critics. This was the first film in which Vijay was credited with the prefix Ilaya Thalapathy. In early 1995, he starred in Coimbatore Mappillai a romantic comedy film. In 1996, Vijay performed in the Vikraman-directed Poove Unakkaga, which became his first acclaimed performance as well as the breakthrough in Vijay's career and made him a recognizable star. In 1997, he acted in Kaalamellam Kaathuiruppen, Love Today and Once More, Nerukku Ner. Kadhalukku Mariyathai, directed by Fazil, earned Vijay a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. In 1998, Vijay worked in the movies Ninaithen Vandhai, Priyamudan and Nilaave Vaa. In 1999, Vijay acted in debutant Ezhil’s Thulladha Manamum Thullum, with Simran, which ran for more than 200 days at the Tamil Nadu box office and earned Vijay a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. This was followed by Endrendrum Kadhal, Nenjinile and Minsara Kanna, with the latter being a K. S. Ravikumar direction.

In 2000, he performed in Kannukkul Nilavu and two romantic movies Kushi and Priyamaanavale. In 2001 he acted in comedy-drama film Friends. Vijay also performed in Badri and the romantic movie Shahjahan. In 2002, he starred in the action film Thamizhan. Later, he featured in the romantic film Youth and the action film Bagavathi. Vijay began 2003 with the films Vaseegra and Pudhiya Geethai, the former being the remake of Telugu film Nuvvu Naaku Nachav.The success of his masala film Thirumalai (2003) changed his on-screen persona to that of an action hero. He appeared as a kabaddi player in Ghilli (2004). He continued to achieve success during the 2000s with cult films including Thirupaachi (2005), Sachein (2005), Sivakasi (2005) and Pokkiri (2007). In the 2010s, Vijay achieved further critical and commercial success with blockbusters including Thuppakki (2012), Kaththi (2014), Theri (2016), Bairava (2017), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018) and Bigil (2019). While Vijay's earlier films were primarily action and masala based, his recent films transitioned into the thriller genre and discussion of reform concerning social, environmental and political issues in India.

Thalapathy Vijay Block buster movie

he superstar of kollywood film industry who owns many success films in last two decades. After Rajinikanth, Vijay has most number of box office hits in ‘tamil.In earlier the actor had tough phase under his father’s directional movies. Vijay’s first breakthrough was in 1996 with Vikraman’s romance film, Poove Unakkaga.

Nerrukku Ner (1997) and Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), were critically and commercially successful. Thulladha Manamum Thullum, Kushi, Friends and Priyamanavale films made good business and turn him established actor in industry. Thirumalai (2003) is huge breakthrough and made him as Mass hero, laster in 2004 Ghilli turned out as biggest blockbuster in his career as the movie collect highest gross of the year in tamil.

Later the actor had back to back success run in tamil, his films Thirupaachi, Sivakasi, Pokkiri has owed huge collection at box office. His collaboration with AR Murugadoss set new highest in box office, Thuppakki and Kaththi grossed highest collection for Vijay in his career at that time. Though had many number of hit film, the actor also own equal number of flop films.

Here is some of the best collections of Thalapathy Vijay movies to watch:

Poove Unakkaga (1996)

Nerrukku Ner (1997)

Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997)

Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999)

Kushi (2000)

Friends (2001)

Thirumalai (2003)

Ghilli (2004)

Thirupaachi (2005)

Sivagasi (2005)

Pokkiri (2007)

Nanban (2012)

Thuppakki (2012)

Kaththi (2014)

Theri (2016)

Five reasons why we love Vijay

An absolute livewire, Tamil superstar, Vijay Joseph, is known for his humongous fan following. Here are five reasons we love watching this talented actor on screen…

Impressive acting skills and dialogue rendition

Vijay is the son of SA Chandrasekar, who has directed over 69 movies in Tamil. During his childhood days, Vijay acted in several of his father’s films. However, he made his debut in the Tamil film industry as a lead actor with the 1992 film, Naalaya Theerpu. It was his performance in the 2004 action film, Ghilli, that catapulted his career and launched him into the big league in the Tamil film industry. Known for his remarkable acting skills and incredible dialogue delivery, this young actor went on to deliver several hit films such as Thalaivva, Thuppakki, Nanban and Pokkiri.

Five reasons why we love Vijay

1/5Five reasons why we love Vijay

An absolute livewire, Tamil superstar, Vijay Joseph, is known for his humongous fan following. Here are five reasons we love watching this talented actor on screen…

Impressive acting skills and dialogue rendition

Vijay is the son of SA Chandrasekar, who has directed over 69 movies in Tamil. During his childhood days, Vijay acted in several of his father’s films. However, he made his debut in the Tamil film industry as a lead actor with the 1992 film, Naalaya Theerpu. It was his performance in the 2004 action film, Ghilli, that catapulted his career and launched him into the big league in the Tamil film industry. Known for his remarkable acting skills and incredible dialogue delivery, this young actor went on to deliver several hit films such as Thalaivva, Thuppakki, Nanban and Pokkiri.

2/5Five reasons why we love Vijay

Appealing dance moves

Energetic, effortless and infectious – these are the right words to describe Vijay’s dance moves. His awe-inspiring dancing skills and unmatched energy on the dance floor is bound to captivate just about anyone. The actor’s effortless dancing is one of the major reasons for his huge fan base. Vijay’s moves in ‘Ellappugazhum’ from Azhagiya Tamil Magan, ‘Daddy mummy’ from Villu, ‘Naa adicha saravedi’ from Sura have enabled the star to win over the hearts of the audience. ‘Appadi podu’ from Ghilli, is another song that displays this Tamil actor’s superb dancing abilities.

Passion for social causes

In spite of his busy shoot schedule, Vijay makes time for social causes. The actor claims that helping people in need gives him immense satisfaction and joy. In 2009, he launched the social welfare organisation, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam. This charming actor has also appeared in a short commercial video that highlights the issue of child labour, poverty and the lack of education. Allegedly, the actor celebrated his birthday by gifting gold rings to new born babies at a government hospital.

Fantastic comic timing

In addition to his outstanding acting skills and splendid dance moves, Vijay is also loved for his superb comic timing. His roles in light-hearted comedies have proved the actor's capabilities as a true entertainer. This actor is also popular for his romantic roles. He has received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award in the Best Actor category for his roles in films like Kadhalukku Mariyadhaiand Thirupaachi. His performances in Thuppakki, Velayudham, Thalaivaa were also much appreciated.

Off-screen simplicity

Vijay may not have the typical film star looks or six-pack abs, but he is one actor who has taken the Tamil film industry by storm. His simple off-screen personality and philanthropy has won him a lot of admirers. He is also said to be a hardworking and disciplined person. This talented actor married Sangeetha Sornalingam on August 25, 1999. The couple has two children – a son named Sanjay and a daughter named Divya.