Vijay
About Vijay
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.
In 2024, Vijay launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking his transition from cinema to public life. Following his announced retirement from acting after his final film Jana Nayagan (2026), he contested the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, leading TVK in its first electoral outing. In a historic debut, TVK emerged as a major political force, and Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, becoming one of the few Indian film stars to successfully transition into top-level politics.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Rowdy Rathore Action | 1 Jun 2012 | Self | Released |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2012
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Vijay – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Vijay is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Vijay has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Shiraz Ahmed, Prabhu Deva, Sonakshi Sinha. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Vijay has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Action, Comedy, Crime. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Vijay made their hindi film debut in 2012 with the film Rowdy Rathore. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Vijay's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Vijay
How many hindi films has Vijay acted in?▼
Vijay has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Comedy, Crime.
What is Vijay's most popular hindi film?▼
Vijay's notable hindi films include "Rowdy Rathore". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Vijay's role in hindi cinema?▼
Vijay works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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...
When did Vijay debut in bollywood?▼
Vijay made their bollywood debut in 2012 with the film "Rowdy Rathore".
What genres has Vijay worked in?▼
Vijay has worked in Action (1 film), Comedy (1 film), Crime (1 film) in their hindi film career.