Joseph Vijay
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Vijay (born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on June 22, 1974) is an Indian film actor and playback singer
, who is based in the cinema of Tamil Nadu
. He is the son of film producer and director S. A. Chandrasekhar
. After performing uncredited roles as a child actor
in films produced by his father, he made his debut in a lead role in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu
. Since then, he acted in several films of action
and romance
genres. He has also worked as a playback singer
in several of his films, as well as a few films starring other actors. During his career in the Tamil film industry
, he has won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
and was nominated for one Filmfare Award
.
Vijay has starred in several romance
and action films, including the commercially successful films Poove Unakkaga
(1996), Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
(1997), Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), Kushi
(2000), Priyamaanavale (2000), Ghilli
(2004) and Pokkiri
(2007). He also worked with several corporations as a brand ambassador
and is a former brand ambassador of the Indian Premier League
cricket team, Chennai Super Kings
.
, a film producer and director and Shobha Chandrasekhar, a Carnatic
singer. He attended the Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Virugambakkam
, Chennai
. He began his post-secondary studies at Loyola College
in Chennai
and entered in the acting field.
in films produced by his father, S. A. Chandrasekhar
. At the age of 18, Vijay debuted as a lead actor in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu
, also produced by his father. In his second film, he co-starred with Vijayakanth in the film Sendhoorapandi
. His following films Rasigan
and Deva
were all low-budget films. In his fifth film Rajavin Parvaiyile
in 1993, he co-starred with actor Ajith Kumar
, who, like Vijay, was also a rising young actor then. Also released that year were his romantic comedies Vishnu
and Chandralekha
.
The following year, Vijay continued to pursue romantic comedy film
s like Coimbatore Mappillai. The Vikraman
-directed Poove Unakkaga
helped Vijay to become a recognisable actor. Vijay's tenth film was Vasantha Vasal which was followed by the action flicks Maanbumigu Maanavan
and Selva
. After more romance films in 1997, like Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
and Love Today
, Vijay took up the romantic comedy film, Once More
, in which he co-starred with legendary Tamil film actor Sivaji Ganesan
. In his next film, the Mani Ratnam
-produced Nerukku Ner, directed by Vasanth
, he co-starred with Suriya who happened to make his debut in that film. He wrapped up that year with his first commercial success, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
, which was directed by Fazil
and earned him a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
.
In 1998, Vijay worked in Ninaithen Vandhai
, Priyamudan
, and Nilaave Vaa
. In 1999, his film Thulladha Manamum Thullum earned him a Special Prize
at the following year's Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
. This was followed by the films Endrendrum Kadhal
, Nenjinile
, Minsara Kanna
.
At the start of the new millennium he did Kannukkul Nilavu
with Fazil. He decided not to commit in films that took a year to release, which changed his trend. His next venture Kushi
was directed by S. J. Suryah. At the end of the year, he acted in Priyamanavale
. His 2001 comedy film
Friends
was directed by Siddique
and featured him alongside Suriya again. Badri
was an action – drama flick which he followed with the romance film, Shahjahan
.
In 2002, he starred in Thamizhan
alongside the then debutante Priyanka Chopra
. Youth
and Bagavathi
rounded off the year. The following year 2003 began with Vaseegara and Pudhiya Geethai
.
, which featured him with a new look. Udhaya
, a film which began filming in 2002 but became delayed, finally released at the start of 2004.
Ghilli
, which was released in 2004, is considered as one of Vijay's biggest commercial successes. Directed by S. Dharani
and produced by A. M. Rathnam
, it was a remake of the Telugu
film Okkadu
, and ran for 200 days in theatres in Tamil Nadu. It was followed by Madhurey
. It was in this year which Vijay began to portray his current mass-hero, stereotypical acting style, giving him a major turning point in his career. The following year, 2005, had other major films such as the Perarasu
-directed Thirupaachi
, the romantic flick Sachien, and another masala film, Sivakasi
, again by Perarasu.
His next film Aadhi
, was released in 2006. He later accepted to work in Pokkiri
that year. Directed by Prabhu Deva, it released in 2007 and met almost the same success Ghilli did, in which Vijay played the character of an undercover cop diguised as a local gangster. Vijay's performance was well praised and received an award from actor Kamal Haasan
at Nehru Stadium for his performance. He received honorary doctorate from M.G.R University for his philanthropic works.
Late 2007, Vijay starred in the extrasensory perception thriller film Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
, and for the first time, he appeared in dual roles, as both the antagonist and protagonist. In 2008, he starred in the action film Kuruvi
, again under Dharani's direction.
The year 2009 started off with the action masala film Villu
, which was directed by Prabhu Deva who was keen on working with him again after Pokkiri. The film featured Vijay in dual roles for the second time in his career. Vijay's next film, Vettaikaaran
was directed by Babu Sivan, produced by AVM Productions
and distributed by Sun Pictures
.
In 2010, Vijay's 50th film Sura
released, which was also distributed by Sun Pictures.
again for Kaavalan, the Tamil remake of the Malayalam
film Bodyguard. It received a positive response from both viewers and critics and was declared a successful venture at the box office. During Diwali 2011, his next film, Velayudham
directed by M. Raja
and produced by Venu Ravichandran
released and declared as Blockbuster.
He has finished shooting with S. Shankar
for the film Nanban
which features Vijay as the main character alongside Jeeva, Srikanth
and Ileana D'Cruz
.
Following Nanban, Vijay is expected to star in the tentatively titled film Thuppakki
directed by A. R. Murugadoss
and the crime-thriller Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru directed by Gautham Menon
, which are expected for release in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
.
. He had acted in a variety of South Indian Coca Cola advertisements, along with Katrina Kaif
. In 2008, Vijay was signed up as the star ambassador for the Indian Premier League
cricket team Chennai Super Kings
, along with actress Nayanthara. In January 2009, Vijay was once again chosen as the brand ambassador for Coca Cola products. As of August 2010, Vijay was signed by Jos Alukkas as their brand ambassador for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Tata Docomo
has approached Vijay to feature in an ad shoot. Vijay would be seen for the first time for an Ad with Tata Docomo who are known for their innovative promotions all over.
(1998) and the M. G. R. Award (2000) from the Government of Tamil Nadu
. Also received an Honorary doctorate from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
in 2007.
His first performance award was the Best Actor
for Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
, given by Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
in 1998. He also received the Special Prize for Best Actor
for Thirupaachi
. Vijay also received the TVS Star City Superstar of Tomorrow (2005), the Entertainer of the Year Award
(2008) for Pokkiri
and Azhagiya Tamil Magan and the Favourite Hero Award
(2010) for Vettaikaaran
from Vijay Awards
. Vijay also received best actor awards from the Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award, Dinakaran
, Film Today, Amrita Mathrubhumi Awards, and Isaiyaruvi. He received the Best Popular Tamil Actor Award from the 2010 Asianet Film Awards
.
Vijay was nominated for a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award for Pokkiri
in 2008 and a Vijay Award for Favourite Hero
for Kuruvi
in 2009.
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
, who is based in the cinema of Tamil Nadu
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
. He is the son of film producer and director S. A. Chandrasekhar
S. A. Chandrasekhar
S.A. Chandrasekhar is an Indian film director, producer and writer. He is the father of Kollywood actor Vijay.-Personal life:He is married to Shoba, who is a singer.His son Joseph Vijay is one of the leading kollywood actors and his daughter Vidhya passed away at the age of two.Jaya is his...
. After performing uncredited roles as a child actor
Child actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
in films produced by his father, he made his debut in a lead role in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu
Naalaya Theerpu
Naalaiya Theerpu is a Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by his wife Shoba Chandrasekhar which marked the debut of the their son Vijay in the lead role alongside Keerthana. The film which also featured Srividya, Radharavi and Sarath Babu, had music composed by newcomer...
. Since then, he acted in several films of action
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
and romance
Romance film
Romance films are love stories that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage. Romance films make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus...
genres. He has also worked as a playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
in several of his films, as well as a few films starring other actors. During his career in the Tamil film industry
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
, he has won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
and was nominated for one Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
.
Vijay has starred in several romance
Romance film
Romance films are love stories that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage. Romance films make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus...
and action films, including the commercially successful films Poove Unakkaga
Poove Unakkaga
Poove Unakkaga is a Tamil romance movie starring Joseph Vijay.-Plot:Nagesh and Nambiar have been best friends since college and so have their children, Jaiganesh and Vasudevan. Jaiganesh's family members are Christians while Malaysia Vasudevan's are Hindu. Jaiganesh's son is Lawrence and Malaysia...
(1996), Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai is a 1997 Tamil romance film directed by Fazil. It stars Vijay, Shalini, Charlie, Dhamu, Sivakumar and Manivannan. It became the best films of 1997 and raised business for both the lead actors....
(1997), Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), Kushi
Kushi (2000 film)
Kushi was a Tamil movie released in 2000, starring Joseph Vijay and Jyothika Saravanan. The movie ran for 175 days at the box-office..The Crew of "Kushi" celebrated the 175 days celebration, which was telecasted on sun tv, a popular Tamil channel.-Cast:...
(2000), Priyamaanavale (2000), Ghilli
Ghilli
Ghilli is a Tamil action comedy film directed by Dharani. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Dhamu. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar...
(2004) and Pokkiri
Pokkiri
Pokkiri is a 2007 Tamil action-thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the...
(2007). He also worked with several corporations as a brand ambassador
Promotional model
A promotional model is a person hired to drive consumer demand for a product, service, brand, or concept by directly interacting with potential consumers. A promotional model can be female or male, and typically is intended to be attractive in physical appearance. They serve to provide information...
and is a former brand ambassador of the Indian Premier League
Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League is a professional league for Twenty20 cricket competition in India. It was initiated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India , headquartered in Mumbai, and is supervised by BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, who serves as the league's Chairman and Commissioner...
cricket team, Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings is a franchise cricket team based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu that plays in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008, the team is currently captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coached by Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand cricketer. The team's home ground is the M. A...
.
Early life
Vijay was born to S. A. ChandrasekharS. A. Chandrasekhar
S.A. Chandrasekhar is an Indian film director, producer and writer. He is the father of Kollywood actor Vijay.-Personal life:He is married to Shoba, who is a singer.His son Joseph Vijay is one of the leading kollywood actors and his daughter Vidhya passed away at the age of two.Jaya is his...
, a film producer and director and Shobha Chandrasekhar, a Carnatic
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
singer. He attended the Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Virugambakkam
Virugambakkam
Virugambakkam is a residential neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is an important residential area and is famous for its schools, market, residential colonies and residences of film artists...
, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. He began his post-secondary studies at Loyola College
Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College is a Jesuit institution in Chennai, India. The college admits undergraduates and post-graduates and offers degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and commerce. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras.-History:...
in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
and entered in the acting field.
1992–2002
During his childhood, Vijay performed in uncredited roles as a child actorChild actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
in films produced by his father, S. A. Chandrasekhar
S. A. Chandrasekhar
S.A. Chandrasekhar is an Indian film director, producer and writer. He is the father of Kollywood actor Vijay.-Personal life:He is married to Shoba, who is a singer.His son Joseph Vijay is one of the leading kollywood actors and his daughter Vidhya passed away at the age of two.Jaya is his...
. At the age of 18, Vijay debuted as a lead actor in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu
Naalaya Theerpu
Naalaiya Theerpu is a Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by his wife Shoba Chandrasekhar which marked the debut of the their son Vijay in the lead role alongside Keerthana. The film which also featured Srividya, Radharavi and Sarath Babu, had music composed by newcomer...
, also produced by his father. In his second film, he co-starred with Vijayakanth in the film Sendhoorapandi
Sendhoorapandi
Sendhoorapandi is a Tamil film, released in 1993 directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The cast for the film include Vijay, Vijaykanth, Manorama and Yuvarani.-Plot:...
. His following films Rasigan
Rasigan
Rasigan is a Tamil film which released on 08 July 1994 and was directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars his son Vijay and Sanghavi.-Plot:...
and Deva
Deva (film)
Deva is a Tamil movie starring Vijay and Swathi in the lead roles. It was directed by Vijay's father S. A. Chandrasekaran. The music is scored by Deva.-Plot:...
were all low-budget films. In his fifth film Rajavin Parvaiyile
Rajavin Parvaiyile
Rajavin Parvaiyile is a 1995 Tamil film directed by Janaki Soundar starring Vijay and Indraja in the lead roles, with Ajith Kumar appearing in a supporting role. The film, which featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, was released in August 1995.-Plot:...
in 1993, he co-starred with actor Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai . A succession of high-grossing films followed where Ajith was usually depicted as a romantic hero, with...
, who, like Vijay, was also a rising young actor then. Also released that year were his romantic comedies Vishnu
Vishnu (film)
Vishnu is a 1995 Tamil movie starring Joseph Vijay, Jaishankar and Sanghavi. The music is composed by Deva. The film is directed by Vijay's father, S. A. Chandrasekar.-Plot:...
and Chandralekha
Chandralekha (1995 film)
Chandralekha is a Tamil film directed by "En Rasavin Manasula" and "Aranmanai Kili" fame M.G.R. Nambi. The daughter of Tamil veteran actor Vijayakumar, Vanitha Vijayakumar, played the love interest of Vijay.-Plot:...
.
The following year, Vijay continued to pursue romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily"...
s like Coimbatore Mappillai. The Vikraman
Vikraman
Vikraman is a reputed Tamil filmmaker. He is also one of the most successful Tamil directors.-Early career:Vikraman made his debut with the movie Pudhu Vasantham, a story of four unemployed friends who are musical experts. This movie released in 1989 was successful. Its hero Murali went on to...
-directed Poove Unakkaga
Poove Unakkaga
Poove Unakkaga is a Tamil romance movie starring Joseph Vijay.-Plot:Nagesh and Nambiar have been best friends since college and so have their children, Jaiganesh and Vasudevan. Jaiganesh's family members are Christians while Malaysia Vasudevan's are Hindu. Jaiganesh's son is Lawrence and Malaysia...
helped Vijay to become a recognisable actor. Vijay's tenth film was Vasantha Vasal which was followed by the action flicks Maanbumigu Maanavan
Maanbumigu Maanavan
Maanbumigu Maanavan is a 1996 Tamil film directed by S.A.Chandrasekar. The film had Vijay and Swapna Bedi in the lead. Music is by Deva.-Cast:*Vijay as Siva*Swapna Bedi*Manivannan*Vijayakumar*Chinni Jayanth*Jaiganesh...
and Selva
Selva (film)
Selva is a Tamil movie starring Vijay, Swathi and Raghuvaran. The music is composed by Deva. The film is directed by A. Venkatesan.-Plot:...
. After more romance films in 1997, like Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Deva....
and Love Today
Love Today (film)
Love Today is a Tamil film which was released in 1997. It was directed by debutant Balasekaran. This film stars Joseph Vijay and Suvalakshmi. The story explains a pure love of a boy who finally decides to refuse his love due to some reasons. This film is specially dedicated for to the boys who...
, Vijay took up the romantic comedy film, Once More
Once More (film)
Once More is a Tamil romantic comedy film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar released in 1997. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vijay, B. Sarojadevi, and Simran Bagga.-Plot:...
, in which he co-starred with legendary Tamil film actor Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
. In his next film, the Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983...
-produced Nerukku Ner, directed by Vasanth
Vasanth
Vasanth is an Indian film director and screenwriter, working in the Tamil film industry. Following a stint as journalist and after assisting K. Balachander, he made his directorial debut with Keladi Kanmani in 1990, which along with the trendsetting Aasai and Rhythm , are considered his finest...
, he co-starred with Suriya who happened to make his debut in that film. He wrapped up that year with his first commercial success, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai is a 1997 Tamil romance film directed by Fazil. It stars Vijay, Shalini, Charlie, Dhamu, Sivakumar and Manivannan. It became the best films of 1997 and raised business for both the lead actors....
, which was directed by Fazil
Fazil
A. M. Fazil is an Indian filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter of Malayalam cinema.His father wanted him to be a doctor, but in school and college, extra curricular activities engulfed him. He wrote plays, enacted them with his friends A. M. Fazil (born 1953, in Alleppey, Kerala) is an Indian...
and earned him a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
.
In 1998, Vijay worked in Ninaithen Vandhai
Ninaithen Vandhai
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Deva.-Reviews:The film generally received positive reviews with most critics describing the film as an "entertainer"...
, Priyamudan
Priyamudan
Priyamudan is a Tamil directed by Vincent Selva. The film, starring Vijay and Kausalya, focuses on the story of where the protagonist is of a hyper-possessive nature and therefore, tries to achieve whatever he desires using any means.-Story:...
, and Nilaave Vaa
Nilaave Vaa
Nilaave Vaa is a Tamil film which released on 14 August 1998 and was directed by A. Venkatesh. This film stars Vijay and Suvalakshmi in the main lead. Produced By K. T. Kunjumon.-Story:...
. In 1999, his film Thulladha Manamum Thullum earned him a Special Prize
Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes)
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award are given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
at the following year's Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
. This was followed by the films Endrendrum Kadhal
Endrendrum Kadhal
Endrendrum Kadhal is a Tamil film which released in 1999 and directed by Manoj Bhatnagar. The film stars Vijay and Rambha.-Plot:Vijay is the managing director of a large shipping corporation. He lives in a joint family with his father , two brothers , their wives and children and a spinster sister...
, Nenjinile
Nenjinile
Nenjinile is a Tamil movie starring Vijay, Ishaa Koppikar. The music is composed by Deva. The film is directed by Vijay's father S.A.Chandrasekar.-Plot:...
, Minsara Kanna
Minsara Kanna
Minsara Kanna is a Tamil film which was released on September 9, 1999 and written and directed by K.S. Ravikumar. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Monicka, Rambha, and Kushboo Sundar. The soundtrack for the film was done by music director Deva.-Plot:...
.
At the start of the new millennium he did Kannukkul Nilavu
Kannukkul Nilavu
Kannukkul Nilavu is a 2000 Indian Tamil language film starring Vijay, Raghuvaran, Srividya, Kaveri and Shalini.-Plot:Gautham Prabhakar meets Dr.Rajasekhar , a psychologist, his daughter Hema and her friends, Surya & Chandru . He has memories of a girl named Gayathri , who he met briefly and...
with Fazil. He decided not to commit in films that took a year to release, which changed his trend. His next venture Kushi
Kushi (2000 film)
Kushi was a Tamil movie released in 2000, starring Joseph Vijay and Jyothika Saravanan. The movie ran for 175 days at the box-office..The Crew of "Kushi" celebrated the 175 days celebration, which was telecasted on sun tv, a popular Tamil channel.-Cast:...
was directed by S. J. Suryah. At the end of the year, he acted in Priyamanavale
Priyamanavale
Priyamaanavale is a Tamil film directed by K. Selvabharathy, which was the remake of the Telugu film Pavithra Bandham. The film has Simran Bagga playing the lead role of working woman in a struggling family and portrays the sufferings she receives from her husband...
. His 2001 comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
Friends
Friends (2001 film)
Friends is a 2001 Tamil movie starring Vijay, Surya, Ramesh Khanna, Devayani, Abhinyashree, Vijayalakshmi, Sriman and Vadivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja...
was directed by Siddique
Siddique (director)
Siddique is an Indian film director and screenwriter who mainly works in Malayalam cinema.He started his career as an assistant director to Fazil. The duo of Siddique and Lal was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. Siddique later teamed up with Lal to...
and featured him alongside Suriya again. Badri
Badri (2001 film)
Badri is a 2001 Tamil–language sports action film directed by P. A. Arun Prasad.The film stars Joseph Vijay as a spoiled college brat who turns into a kickboxer to prove himself as a good son and younger brother. Bhumika Chawla, Monal, Dhamu and Vivek also starred in the film. Eight songs in...
was an action – drama flick which he followed with the romance film, Shahjahan
Shahjahan (film)
Shahjahan is a 2001 Tamil film directed and written by K. S. Ravi and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features Vijay and Richa Pallod in the lead roles while Krishna and Vivek portray supporting roles. The film, which had music was composed by Mani Sharma, released to [highly positive reviews...
.
In 2002, he starred in Thamizhan
Thamizhan
Thamizhan is a 2002 Tamil film directed by Majeed and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Vijay in the lead role with Priyanka Chopra, the winner of the beauty pageant Miss World 2000, making her debut as a lead actress. Revathi, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Vivek also play pivotal roles...
alongside the then debutante Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress and former Miss World. Before starting her acting career, she worked as a model and gained fame after winning the Miss World title in 2000. She is often referred to by the nickname "Piggy Chops", which was given to her by co-stars on the set of the film...
. Youth
Youth (film)
Youth is a 2002 Tamil movie starring Joseph Vijay and featuring Shaheen, Yugendran, Vivek, Manivannan, and Haneefa. Simran Bagga did a cameo appearance for a song. This movie was a remake of a Telugu film, Chiru Navvuto, released in 2000. -Plot:...
and Bagavathi
Bagavathi
Bhagavathi is a Tamil film starring Vijay and Reema Sen. It was directed by A. Venkatesh and released in 2002.-Plot:Bhagavathi , owns a tea shop cum hotel near Chennai High court lives with the aim of bringing up his younger brother Guna as a doctor. He also befriends a modern girl Anjali who is...
rounded off the year. The following year 2003 began with Vaseegara and Pudhiya Geethai
Pudhiya Geethai
The songs were composed by his younger brother Yuvan Shankar Raja. The audio cd containing songs released on 29 March 2003 and features 6 tracks, the lyrics were penned by 'Kavignar' Vaali, Pa. Vijay, Yugabharathi and Vijay Sagar...
.
2003–2010
Vijay then switched gears with the action-romance flick, ThirumalaiThirumalai
Thirumalai is a Tamil film which released on 24 October 2003 and was directed by Ramana. This film has Joseph Vijay in the main lead, with Jyothika. Lawrence Raghavendra and Kiran Rathod make special appearances in the film.-Plot:...
, which featured him with a new look. Udhaya
Udhaya
Udhaya is a Tamil film which released on 28 March 2004 and was directed by Azhagam Perumal. This film has Vijay in the main lead. Simran played his love interest. The music for this film is by Academy Award winner music maestro A. R. Rahman.-Story:...
, a film which began filming in 2002 but became delayed, finally released at the start of 2004.
Ghilli
Ghilli
Ghilli is a Tamil action comedy film directed by Dharani. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Dhamu. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar...
, which was released in 2004, is considered as one of Vijay's biggest commercial successes. Directed by S. Dharani
S. Dharani
Dharani is an Indian film director, who primarily directs action-masala films. He is best known for directing the blockbuster films Dhill, Dhool and Ghilli.-Career:...
and produced by A. M. Rathnam
A. M. Rathnam
A. M. Rathnam is a film producer of South Indian cinema from the town Buchi Reddy Palem of nellore Dt, Andhra Pradesh. He has produced several blockbusters under Sri Surya Movies, such as Indian, Kushi, Run, Boys, Enakku 20 Unakku 18, Dhool, Ghilli and 7/G Rainbow Colony, Bangaram. He also...
, it was a remake of the Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film Okkadu
Okkadu
Okkadu is a 2003 Telugu film which was directed by Gunasekhar. It stars Mahesh Babu, Bhoomika Chawla, and Prakash Raj. Music was composed by Mani Sharma and editing was done by A. Sreekar Prasad. M.S. Raju produced this film. This movie was later remade into the Tamil as Ghilli and became one of...
, and ran for 200 days in theatres in Tamil Nadu. It was followed by Madhurey
Madhurey
Madhurey is a Tamil film which released on 29 August 2004 and was directed by Ramana Madhesh. This film stars Joseph Vijay in the lead role. Sonia Agarwal, Rakshitha and Tejashree are also in the cast.-Story:...
. It was in this year which Vijay began to portray his current mass-hero, stereotypical acting style, giving him a major turning point in his career. The following year, 2005, had other major films such as the Perarasu
Perarasu
Perarasu is a Tamil film director. He has also been credited as an actor, music director, singer and lyricist in some of his ventures. He has mentioned that all his movies will be named after cities in Tamil Nadu, India. He is from Nattarasankottai, near Sivaganga in Tamil...
-directed Thirupaachi
Thirupaachi
Thirupaachi is a 2005 Tamil action film written and directed by Perarasu. The film stars Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, with Mallika, Livingston, Pasupathy, Benjamin, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Vaiyapuri and Manoj K. Jayan in other roles. Chaya Singh made a guest appearance in a song...
, the romantic flick Sachien, and another masala film, Sivakasi
Sivakasi (film)
Sivakasi is a Tamil action-masala film directed by Perarasu, starring Vijay, Asin and Prakash Raj in lead roles. Nayantara perform in an item number. The film's music is composed by Srikanth Deva. The film released during Diwali 2005 and was declared a "blockbuster". It was leter remade into...
, again by Perarasu.
His next film Aadhi
Aadhi
Aadhi is a 2006 Tamil action film directed by Ramana and produced by S. A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba Chandrasekhar, starring their son Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles. Prakash Raj, Sai Kumar and Vivek play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar...
, was released in 2006. He later accepted to work in Pokkiri
Pokkiri
Pokkiri is a 2007 Tamil action-thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the...
that year. Directed by Prabhu Deva, it released in 2007 and met almost the same success Ghilli did, in which Vijay played the character of an undercover cop diguised as a local gangster. Vijay's performance was well praised and received an award from actor Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
at Nehru Stadium for his performance. He received honorary doctorate from M.G.R University for his philanthropic works.
Late 2007, Vijay starred in the extrasensory perception thriller film Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman and was cited as "an excellent effort".The track Pon Magal, the remix in the album was done by Krishna Chetan.-Controversy:...
, and for the first time, he appeared in dual roles, as both the antagonist and protagonist. In 2008, he starred in the action film Kuruvi
Kuruvi
Kuruvi is a 2008 Tamil Action film. Directed and co-written by Dharani and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, it stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan and Suman in the lead roles...
, again under Dharani's direction.
The year 2009 started off with the action masala film Villu
Villu (film)
Villu is a 2009 Tamil film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Joseph Vijay in a dual role while Nayantara and Prakash Raj play other prominent roles. Manoj K. Jayan, Vadivelu, Adithya, Geetha, and Ranjitha play supporting roles whilst Prabhu Deva, Mumaith Khan, Zabyn Khan, and Kushboo Sundar...
, which was directed by Prabhu Deva who was keen on working with him again after Pokkiri. The film featured Vijay in dual roles for the second time in his career. Vijay's next film, Vettaikaaran
Vettaikaaran (2009 film)
Vettaikaaran is a 2009 Tamil action film directed by debutant B. Babusivan that stars Vijay and Anushka Shetty. Gopinath handled cinematography while V. T. Vijayan was the film's editor. The film, produced by AVM Productions and distributed by Sun Pictures, was launched in February 2009 and the...
was directed by Babu Sivan, produced by AVM Productions
AVM Productions
AVM is the oldest and largest film production studio in India. It is currently owned by M. Saravanan and his son, M. S. Guhan. The most recent film they have produced since their opening with Nam Iruvar in 1947, is Vettaikkaaran and Leader. The filming studios are located in Vadapalani, Chennai....
and distributed by Sun Pictures
Sun Pictures
Sun Pictures is a film distribution and production studio unit of Chennai, based Sun Network owned by Kalanidhi Maran. Founded in 2008, it started distributing low-budget Tamil-language films, Kadhalil Vizhunthen being the first, and holds the credit of producing India's costliest film Enthiran...
.
In 2010, Vijay's 50th film Sura
Sura (film)
The soundtrack of the film, composed by Mani Sharma, was released on 29 March 2010. The album features 6 songs....
released, which was also distributed by Sun Pictures.
2011-present
He associated with director SiddiqueSiddique (director)
Siddique is an Indian film director and screenwriter who mainly works in Malayalam cinema.He started his career as an assistant director to Fazil. The duo of Siddique and Lal was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. Siddique later teamed up with Lal to...
again for Kaavalan, the Tamil remake of the Malayalam
Malayalam language
Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people...
film Bodyguard. It received a positive response from both viewers and critics and was declared a successful venture at the box office. During Diwali 2011, his next film, Velayudham
Velayudham
Velayudham is a 2011 Tamil action-masala film directed by M. Raja. It stars Vijay, Hansika Motwani, Genelia D'Souza and Saranya Mohan in lead roles. Produced by V. Ravichandran's Aascar Films, the story revolves around an ordinary milkman, trying to eradicate corruption...
directed by M. Raja
M. Raja
Raja Mohan is an Indian film director, primarily working in the Tamil film industry. As of 2011, he has directed seven films, all of them being a remake even velayutham. Notably all his five directorials in Tamil starred his brother Jayam Ravi and were produced by his father, editor Mohan under his...
and produced by Venu Ravichandran
Venu Ravichandran
Venu Ravichandran is an Indian film producer and distributor in Chennai, India. He is the founder and owner of the production and distribution company, Aascar Films.-Career:...
released and declared as Blockbuster.
He has finished shooting with S. Shankar
S. Shankar
Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award...
for the film Nanban
Nanban (film)
Nanban is an upcoming Tamil comedy drama film directed by S. Shankar. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Vijay, Jeeva, Srikanth, Sathyaraj and Ileana D'Cruz. The soundtrack and background score is by Harris Jayaraj, working with Shankar for the second time after Anniyan . Filming...
which features Vijay as the main character alongside Jeeva, Srikanth
Srikanth (actor)
Srikanth is a South Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. He debuted in the 2002 Tamil film Roja Kootam before going on to make notable appearances in successful films such as Parthiban Kanavu and Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule...
and Ileana D'Cruz
Ileana D'Cruz
Ileana D'Cruz is an Indian film actress, who predominantly appears in Telugu cinema. Starting her career as a model, she made her feature film debut in Y.V.S. Chowdhary's 2006 Telugu film Devadasu...
.
Following Nanban, Vijay is expected to star in the tentatively titled film Thuppakki
Thuppakki
Thuppakki is the tentative title of a forthcoming Tamil action film to be written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. The film will star Vijay and Kajal Agarwal in the lead roles.-Development:...
directed by A. R. Murugadoss
A. R. Murugadoss
A. R. Murugadoss is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter.-Early life:A. R. Murugadoss was born in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. He studied B.A. in Bishop Heber College, Trichy. In the College he had the great affinity towards Tamil films and friends...
and the crime-thriller Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru directed by Gautham Menon
Gautham Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
, which are expected for release in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
Family
Vijay married Sangeeta Sornalingam of Sri Lankan Tamil descent on August 25, 1999. They have two children, a son Jason Sanjay born in 2000 in London, and a daughter Divya Saasha born in 2005 in ChennaiChennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
.
Brand endorsement
In the year 2002, Vijay was chosen as Coca Cola's brand ambassador in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. He had acted in a variety of South Indian Coca Cola advertisements, along with Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif is a British Indian actress and former model who appears in Indian films, mainly in the Hindi-language film industry. She has also appeared in Telugu and Malayalam films. She was voted the sexiest Asian woman in the world by Eastern Eye in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011...
. In 2008, Vijay was signed up as the star ambassador for the Indian Premier League
Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League is a professional league for Twenty20 cricket competition in India. It was initiated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India , headquartered in Mumbai, and is supervised by BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, who serves as the league's Chairman and Commissioner...
cricket team Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings is a franchise cricket team based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu that plays in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008, the team is currently captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coached by Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand cricketer. The team's home ground is the M. A...
, along with actress Nayanthara. In January 2009, Vijay was once again chosen as the brand ambassador for Coca Cola products. As of August 2010, Vijay was signed by Jos Alukkas as their brand ambassador for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Tata Docomo
Tata DoCoMo
TATA DoCoMo, referred to as DoCoMo , is a Tata Teleservices Limited owned cellular service provider on the GSM and CDMA platform-arising out of the Tata Group's strategic joint venture with Japanese telecom giant NTT Docomo in November 2008...
has approached Vijay to feature in an ad shoot. Vijay would be seen for the first time for an Ad with Tata Docomo who are known for their innovative promotions all over.
Awards and honours
Vijay received the KalaimamaniKalaimamani
The Kalaimamani is an award in Tamil Nadu state, India. These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram for excellence in the field of art and literature....
(1998) and the M. G. R. Award (2000) from the Government of Tamil Nadu
Government of Tamil Nadu
The Government of Tamil Nadu, headquartered at Chennai is the governing authority for the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is seated at the Fort St. George...
. Also received an Honorary doctorate from Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
The Dr. M.G.R. University is a university with its main campus in the city of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It was founded by A.C. Shanmugam under the Kannamal Educational Trust. Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College and Thai MoogaAmbagai Dental College were established in 1987 and 1991...
in 2007.
His first performance award was the Best Actor
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
for Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai is a 1997 Tamil romance film directed by Fazil. It stars Vijay, Shalini, Charlie, Dhamu, Sivakumar and Manivannan. It became the best films of 1997 and raised business for both the lead actors....
, given by Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
in 1998. He also received the Special Prize for Best Actor
Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes)
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award are given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
for Thirupaachi
Thirupaachi
Thirupaachi is a 2005 Tamil action film written and directed by Perarasu. The film stars Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, with Mallika, Livingston, Pasupathy, Benjamin, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Vaiyapuri and Manoj K. Jayan in other roles. Chaya Singh made a guest appearance in a song...
. Vijay also received the TVS Star City Superstar of Tomorrow (2005), the Entertainer of the Year Award
Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year
The Vijay for Entertainer of the Year is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
(2008) for Pokkiri
Pokkiri
Pokkiri is a 2007 Tamil action-thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the...
and Azhagiya Tamil Magan and the Favourite Hero Award
Vijay Award for Favourite Hero
The Vijay for Favorite Hero is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-Winners and nominations:* 2006 Ajith Kumar * 2007 Rajinikanth - Sivaji**Ajith Kumar - Billa**Suriya - Vel...
(2010) for Vettaikaaran
Vettaikaaran
Vettaikaaran is a word in the Tamil language, meaning "hunter". It can refer to the titles of two Tamil films:* Vettaikaaran * Vettaikaaran...
from Vijay Awards
Vijay Awards
The Vijay Awards are presented by the Tamil television channel STAR Vijay to honour excellence in Tamil cinema. It has given annually since 2006. The awards are decided by a jury, consisting of noted filmmakers, critics and technicians, while winners in a separate category named "Favourite awards"...
. Vijay also received best actor awards from the Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award, Dinakaran
Dinakaran
Dinakaran is a Tamil daily newspaper distributed in India. , Dinakaran is the largest Tamil daily newspaper in terms of net paid circulation, which was 1,235,220...
, Film Today, Amrita Mathrubhumi Awards, and Isaiyaruvi. He received the Best Popular Tamil Actor Award from the 2010 Asianet Film Awards
Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Malayalam films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam...
.
Vijay was nominated for a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award for Pokkiri
Pokkiri
Pokkiri is a 2007 Tamil action-thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the...
in 2008 and a Vijay Award for Favourite Hero
Vijay Award for Favourite Hero
The Vijay for Favorite Hero is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-Winners and nominations:* 2006 Ajith Kumar * 2007 Rajinikanth - Sivaji**Ajith Kumar - Billa**Suriya - Vel...
for Kuruvi
Kuruvi
Kuruvi is a 2008 Tamil Action film. Directed and co-written by Dharani and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, it stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan and Suman in the lead roles...
in 2009.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Naalaiya Theerpu | Vijay | |
| 1994 | Sendhoorapandi Sendhoorapandi Sendhoorapandi is a Tamil film, released in 1993 directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The cast for the film include Vijay, Vijaykanth, Manorama and Yuvarani.-Plot:... |
Vijay | |
| 1994 | Rasigan Rasigan Rasigan is a Tamil film which released on 08 July 1994 and was directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars his son Vijay and Sanghavi.-Plot:... |
Vijay | |
| 1995 | Deva Deva (film) Deva is a Tamil movie starring Vijay and Swathi in the lead roles. It was directed by Vijay's father S. A. Chandrasekaran. The music is scored by Deva.-Plot:... |
Deva | |
| 1995 | Rajavin Parvaiyile Rajavin Parvaiyile Rajavin Parvaiyile is a 1995 Tamil film directed by Janaki Soundar starring Vijay and Indraja in the lead roles, with Ajith Kumar appearing in a supporting role. The film, which featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, was released in August 1995.-Plot:... |
Raja | |
| 1995 | Vishnu Vishnu (film) Vishnu is a 1995 Tamil movie starring Joseph Vijay, Jaishankar and Sanghavi. The music is composed by Deva. The film is directed by Vijay's father, S. A. Chandrasekar.-Plot:... |
Vishnu | |
| 1995 | Chandralekha Chandralekha (1995 film) Chandralekha is a Tamil film directed by "En Rasavin Manasula" and "Aranmanai Kili" fame M.G.R. Nambi. The daughter of Tamil veteran actor Vijayakumar, Vanitha Vijayakumar, played the love interest of Vijay.-Plot:... |
Rahim | |
| 1996 | Coimbatore Maaple Coimbatore Maaple Coimbatore Mappillai is a 1996 Tamil language starring Vijay and Sanghavi in lead roles. It was directed by C.Ranganathan and released for Pongal in 1996.-Plot:... |
Balu | |
| 1996 | Poove Unakkaga Poove Unakkaga Poove Unakkaga is a Tamil romance movie starring Joseph Vijay.-Plot:Nagesh and Nambiar have been best friends since college and so have their children, Jaiganesh and Vasudevan. Jaiganesh's family members are Christians while Malaysia Vasudevan's are Hindu. Jaiganesh's son is Lawrence and Malaysia... |
Raja | |
| 1996 | Vasantha Vasal | Vijay | |
| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan Maanbumigu Maanavan Maanbumigu Maanavan is a 1996 Tamil film directed by S.A.Chandrasekar. The film had Vijay and Swapna Bedi in the lead. Music is by Deva.-Cast:*Vijay as Siva*Swapna Bedi*Manivannan*Vijayakumar*Chinni Jayanth*Jaiganesh... |
Shiva | |
| 1996 | Selva Selva (film) Selva is a Tamil movie starring Vijay, Swathi and Raghuvaran. The music is composed by Deva. The film is directed by A. Venkatesan.-Plot:... |
Selvan | |
| 1997 | Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Deva.... |
Kannan | |
| 1997 | Love Today Love Today (film) Love Today is a Tamil film which was released in 1997. It was directed by debutant Balasekaran. This film stars Joseph Vijay and Suvalakshmi. The story explains a pure love of a boy who finally decides to refuse his love due to some reasons. This film is specially dedicated for to the boys who... |
Ganesh | |
| 1997 | Once More Once More (film) Once More is a Tamil romantic comedy film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar released in 1997. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vijay, B. Sarojadevi, and Simran Bagga.-Plot:... |
Vijay | |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner Nerrukku Ner Nerruku Ner is a 1997 Tamil film starring Vijay, Surya in his screen debut, Simran and Kausalya in the lead with Raghuvaran, Shanthi Krishna, Karan, Vivek, Manivannan, Prakash Raj and Dhamu forms an ensemble cast. The film was directed by Vasanth and was produced by director Mani Ratnam with his... |
Vijay | |
| 1997 | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Kadhalukku Mariyadhai is a 1997 Tamil romance film directed by Fazil. It stars Vijay, Shalini, Charlie, Dhamu, Sivakumar and Manivannan. It became the best films of 1997 and raised business for both the lead actors.... |
Jeevanandam | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.... |
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai Ninaithen Vandhai The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Deva.-Reviews:The film generally received positive reviews with most critics describing the film as an "entertainer"... |
Gokulakrishnan | |
| 1998 | Priyamudan Priyamudan Priyamudan is a Tamil directed by Vincent Selva. The film, starring Vijay and Kausalya, focuses on the story of where the protagonist is of a hyper-possessive nature and therefore, tries to achieve whatever he desires using any means.-Story:... |
Vasanth | |
| 1998 | Nilaave Vaa Nilaave Vaa Nilaave Vaa is a Tamil film which released on 14 August 1998 and was directed by A. Venkatesh. This film stars Vijay and Suvalakshmi in the main lead. Produced By K. T. Kunjumon.-Story:... |
Seluvai | |
| 1999 | Thulladha Manamum Thullum | Kutty | |
| 1999 | Endrendrum Kadhal Endrendrum Kadhal Endrendrum Kadhal is a Tamil film which released in 1999 and directed by Manoj Bhatnagar. The film stars Vijay and Rambha.-Plot:Vijay is the managing director of a large shipping corporation. He lives in a joint family with his father , two brothers , their wives and children and a spinster sister... |
Vijay | |
| 1999 | Nenjinile Nenjinile Nenjinile is a Tamil movie starring Vijay, Ishaa Koppikar. The music is composed by Deva. The film is directed by Vijay's father S.A.Chandrasekar.-Plot:... |
Karunakaran | |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna Minsara Kanna Minsara Kanna is a Tamil film which was released on September 9, 1999 and written and directed by K.S. Ravikumar. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Monicka, Rambha, and Kushboo Sundar. The soundtrack for the film was done by music director Deva.-Plot:... |
Kannan | |
| 2000 | Kannukkul Nilavu Kannukkul Nilavu Kannukkul Nilavu is a 2000 Indian Tamil language film starring Vijay, Raghuvaran, Srividya, Kaveri and Shalini.-Plot:Gautham Prabhakar meets Dr.Rajasekhar , a psychologist, his daughter Hema and her friends, Surya & Chandru . He has memories of a girl named Gayathri , who he met briefly and... |
Gautham | |
| 2000 | Kushi Kushi (2000 film) Kushi was a Tamil movie released in 2000, starring Joseph Vijay and Jyothika Saravanan. The movie ran for 175 days at the box-office..The Crew of "Kushi" celebrated the 175 days celebration, which was telecasted on sun tv, a popular Tamil channel.-Cast:... |
Shiva | |
| 2000 | Priyamaanavale | Vijay | |
| 2001 | Friends Friends (2001 film) Friends is a 2001 Tamil movie starring Vijay, Surya, Ramesh Khanna, Devayani, Abhinyashree, Vijayalakshmi, Sriman and Vadivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja... |
Aravinth | |
| 2001 | Badri Badri (2001 film) Badri is a 2001 Tamil–language sports action film directed by P. A. Arun Prasad.The film stars Joseph Vijay as a spoiled college brat who turns into a kickboxer to prove himself as a good son and younger brother. Bhumika Chawla, Monal, Dhamu and Vivek also starred in the film. Eight songs in... |
Badrinathamoorthy | |
| 2001 | Shahjahan Shahjahan (film) Shahjahan is a 2001 Tamil film directed and written by K. S. Ravi and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features Vijay and Richa Pallod in the lead roles while Krishna and Vivek portray supporting roles. The film, which had music was composed by Mani Sharma, released to [highly positive reviews... |
Ashok | |
| 2002 | Thamizhan Thamizhan Thamizhan is a 2002 Tamil film directed by Majeed and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Vijay in the lead role with Priyanka Chopra, the winner of the beauty pageant Miss World 2000, making her debut as a lead actress. Revathi, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Vivek also play pivotal roles... |
Surya | |
| 2002 | Youth Youth (film) Youth is a 2002 Tamil movie starring Joseph Vijay and featuring Shaheen, Yugendran, Vivek, Manivannan, and Haneefa. Simran Bagga did a cameo appearance for a song. This movie was a remake of a Telugu film, Chiru Navvuto, released in 2000. -Plot:... |
Shiva | |
| 2002 | Bhagavathi | Bhagavathi | |
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Boopathy | |
| 2003 | Puthiya Geethai | Saarathy | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai Thirumalai Thirumalai is a Tamil film which released on 24 October 2003 and was directed by Ramana. This film has Joseph Vijay in the main lead, with Jyothika. Lawrence Raghavendra and Kiran Rathod make special appearances in the film.-Plot:... |
Thirumalai | |
| 2004 | Udhaya Udhaya Udhaya is a Tamil film which released on 28 March 2004 and was directed by Azhagam Perumal. This film has Vijay in the main lead. Simran played his love interest. The music for this film is by Academy Award winner music maestro A. R. Rahman.-Story:... |
Udhayakumaran | |
| 2004 | Ghilli Ghilli Ghilli is a Tamil action comedy film directed by Dharani. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Dhamu. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar... |
Saravanavelu | |
| 2004 | Madhurey Madhurey Madhurey is a Tamil film which released on 29 August 2004 and was directed by Ramana Madhesh. This film stars Joseph Vijay in the lead role. Sonia Agarwal, Rakshitha and Tejashree are also in the cast.-Story:... |
Madhuravel | |
| 2005 | Thirupaachi Thirupaachi Thirupaachi is a 2005 Tamil action film written and directed by Perarasu. The film stars Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, with Mallika, Livingston, Pasupathy, Benjamin, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Vaiyapuri and Manoj K. Jayan in other roles. Chaya Singh made a guest appearance in a song... |
Sivagiri | Tamil Nadu State Film Special Prize for Best Actor |
| 2005 | Sachein Sachein Sachein is a 2005 Tamil romance film directed by John Mahendran, starring Vijay and Genelia D'Souza. It also features Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, in her Tamil cinema debut, Vadivelu and Raghuvaran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film released along with... |
Sachein | |
| 2005 | Sukran Sukran Sukran is a Tamil film which released on 7 May 2005 and was directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar. This film has Ravi Krishna in the lead role. Actor Vijay, son of Chandrasekhar had an extended guest appearance.-Plot:[red]... |
Sukran | Extended cameo |
| 2005 | Sivakasi Sivakasi (film) Sivakasi is a Tamil action-masala film directed by Perarasu, starring Vijay, Asin and Prakash Raj in lead roles. Nayantara perform in an item number. The film's music is composed by Srikanth Deva. The film released during Diwali 2005 and was declared a "blockbuster". It was leter remade into... |
Sivakasi (Muthappa) | |
| 2006 | Aadhi Aadhi Aadhi is a 2006 Tamil action film directed by Ramana and produced by S. A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba Chandrasekhar, starring their son Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles. Prakash Raj, Sai Kumar and Vivek play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar... |
Aadhi | |
| 2007 | Pokkiri Pokkiri Pokkiri is a 2007 Tamil action-thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the... |
Thamizh (Sathyamoorthy) | Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year The Vijay for Entertainer of the Year is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.... (also for Azhagiya Tamil Magan) Nominated—Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Gurumoorthy, Prasad |
Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year The Vijay for Entertainer of the Year is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.... (also for Pokkiri Pokkiri Pokkiri is a 2007 Tamil action-thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the... ) |
| 2008 | Kuruvi Kuruvi Kuruvi is a 2008 Tamil Action film. Directed and co-written by Dharani and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, it stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan and Suman in the lead roles... |
Vetrivel | Nominated—Vijay Award for Favourite Hero Vijay Award for Favourite Hero The Vijay for Favorite Hero is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-Winners and nominations:* 2006 Ajith Kumar * 2007 Rajinikanth - Sivaji**Ajith Kumar - Billa**Suriya - Vel... |
| 2008 | Pandhayam Pandhayam Pandhayam is a Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar starring Nithin Sathya, Sindhu Tolani. Joseph Vijay did a guest role as himself.-Plot:... |
Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2009 | Villu Villu (film) Villu is a 2009 Tamil film directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Joseph Vijay in a dual role while Nayantara and Prakash Raj play other prominent roles. Manoj K. Jayan, Vadivelu, Adithya, Geetha, and Ranjitha play supporting roles whilst Prabhu Deva, Mumaith Khan, Zabyn Khan, and Kushboo Sundar... |
Pugazh, Major Saravanan |
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| 2009 | Vettaikaaran Vettaikaaran (2009 film) Vettaikaaran is a 2009 Tamil action film directed by debutant B. Babusivan that stars Vijay and Anushka Shetty. Gopinath handled cinematography while V. T. Vijayan was the film's editor. The film, produced by AVM Productions and distributed by Sun Pictures, was launched in February 2009 and the... |
Ravi | Vijay Award for Favourite Hero Vijay Award for Favourite Hero The Vijay for Favorite Hero is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-Winners and nominations:* 2006 Ajith Kumar * 2007 Rajinikanth - Sivaji**Ajith Kumar - Billa**Suriya - Vel... |
| 2010 | Sura Sura (film) The soundtrack of the film, composed by Mani Sharma, was released on 29 March 2010. The album features 6 songs.... |
Sura | |
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Bhoominathan | |
| 2011 | Velayudham Velayudham Velayudham is a 2011 Tamil action-masala film directed by M. Raja. It stars Vijay, Hansika Motwani, Genelia D'Souza and Saranya Mohan in lead roles. Produced by V. Ravichandran's Aascar Films, the story revolves around an ordinary milkman, trying to eradicate corruption... |
Velayudham | |
| 2012 | Nanban Nanban (film) Nanban is an upcoming Tamil comedy drama film directed by S. Shankar. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Vijay, Jeeva, Srikanth, Sathyaraj and Ileana D'Cruz. The soundtrack and background score is by Harris Jayaraj, working with Shankar for the second time after Anniyan . Filming... |
Ashok | Post-production |
| 2012 | Thuppakki Thuppakki Thuppakki is the tentative title of a forthcoming Tamil action film to be written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. The film will star Vijay and Kajal Agarwal in the lead roles.-Development:... |
Filming | |
| 2013 | Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru | Announced | |