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Vijay is a well-known Indian Film Actor, Playback Singer, Philanthropist, and Dancer. He is the highest-paid actor and got recognization for his work in the Tamil film industry. Vijay's fans refer to him with the title of Thalapathy. He has been involved 7 times in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, based on the profits of Indian celebrities.
Vijay was born in a Roman Catholic Family on 22 June 1974 in Chennai, India. His father's name is S. A. Chandrasekhar, a Tamil film director, and his mother's name is Shobha, a playback singer, and Carnatic vocalist. He had a sister named, Vidhya, who passed away when she was just 2-year-old. Vijay got married to one of his die-hard fans, Sangeetha Somalingam on 25 August 1999. They have a son, Jason Sanjay, and a daughter, Divya Shasha.
Birth Name Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar
Nick Name Thalapathy
Debut Naalaya Theerpu (1992)
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign Cancer
Birth Place Chennai, India
Residence Chennai, India
Home Town Chennai, India
Hobbies Stunts, Dancing, and Singing
Mother's Name Shoba Chandrasekhar (Singer)
Vijay Mother
Father's Name S. A. Chandrasekhar (Filmmaker)
Vijay Father
Brother Not Known
Wife/Spouse Sangeeta Sornalingam
Marriage Date 25 August 1999
Children • Daughter- Divya Saasha
• Son- Jason Sanjay
School • Fathima Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School
College/University Loyola College, Chennai
Educational Qualification Visual Communications (Dropout)
Profession Actor, Producer, and Singer
Brands Endorsed • Coca-Cola
• Chennai Super Kings
• Sunfeast
• Jos Alukkas
• Tata Docomo
Career Manager Not Known
Height (Approx.) in centimeters- 178 cm
in Feet Inches- 5' 10"
Chest Size 38 inches
Biceps Size 14 inches
Race / Ethnicity Roman Catholic
S*xual Orientation Straight
Shoe Size 10 US
Favourite Food Chicken Briyani
Favourite Actors Amitabh Bachchan, Rajanikanth and Kamal Haasan
Favourite Actress Simran
Favourite Colors Blue and Black
Favourite Sport London and Los Angeles
Controversies When he was shooting for "Pokiri", due to sudden irritation and swelling in the eyes, he had gone through a minor operation.
Vijay studied at Fathima Matriculation Higher Secondary School and finished his schooling at Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Then, he joined Loyola College to pursue his graduation in Visual Communications. But, he dropped out of his studies as he needed to concentrate more on his acting career.
At the age of 10, Vijay made his acting debut as a child artist with the movie Vetri in 1984 which was directed by his father, S. A. Chandrasekhar. In 1992, Vijay began his acting career as a leading actor, in his father's production movie, Nalaya Thearpu. After some more movies, he acted with Vijayakanth in the Sadhuruapandi movie. This movie made Vijay famous in the interior sections of Tamil Nadu.
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Estimated Net Worth in 2019 (Approx) $56 million
Estimated Net Worth in 2018(Approx) Under Review
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Income Source Actor, Producer, and Singer
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In 1996, Vijay got his first successful movie Poove Unkaga directed by Vikraman, which helped him to settle in Tamil movies as an emerging star. After a few flops, he got success with the film Love Today. He starred in the Sunrise film Nerrukku Ner along with Sun Shiv Kumar in 1997. The movie was produced by Mani Ratnam. Then, Vijay acted in Fazil directed Kadhalukku Mariyadhai. This was recognized as a blockbuster movie and this film gave him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor of that year.
His next movie was Kusshi, the 2000 blockbuster movie. Then, films like Prianimanwala, Friends, again brought success. Thirumalai broke his string of unsuccessful movies in 2003, in which he was seen with a new face. Released in 2004, Ghilli is considered one of his highest hits. Directed by Dharani, it was a remake of the Telugu movie Okkadu and the film lasted for 200 days in theatres in Tamil Nadu.
Next, his first failed film was Aathi, which was released in 2006. This movie has been a bad box at the box office. Later that year, he announced the Pokkiri movie, which was directed by Prabhu Deva. Thi film got the same success as Ghilli, in which he had a chance to act in a strange style.
He then appeared in the 2009 action movie Villoo, which was directed by Prabhu Deva, who was intended to work with him after Pokkiri. In this film, he is seen in his career for the second time in a double role. In 2012, he signed the A. R. Murugadoss directed film Thuppakki ( an action thriller film). This film became the thirst highest grossed earning movie in Tamil to enter the 100 crores club.
Even this was also Vijay's career's first ever biggest commercial hit movie of all time. In 2013, he was fortunate to work again with action-thriller movies maker ace director AR Murugadoss for the film Kaththi starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. This movie became 2014, the highest grossed grossing movie at the Tamil box office in terms of collections.
In 2016, he signed the Atlee directed film There alongside Amy Jackson and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It was a hugely successful film and also became the second-highest earner film with a substantial collection of Rs 172 crores at the Box office window and also the 2016 year's highest earner too. Such gainers made him the Tamil superstar and gained mass popularity.
1984 Vetri
Kudumbam
1986 Vasantha Raagam
1987 Sattam Oru Vilayaattu
1988 Ithu Engal Neethi
1992 Naalaiya Theerpu
1993 Sendhoorapandi
1994 Rasigan
1995 Deva
Rajavin Parvaiyile
1996 Coimbatore Mappillai
Poove Unakkaga
Vasantha Vaasal
Maanbumigu Maanavan
1997 Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
Nerrukku Ner
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
1998 Ninaithen Vandhai
Priyamudan
Nilaave Vaa
1999 Thulladha Manamum Thullum
Endrendrum Kadhal
Nenjinile
Minsara Kanna
2000 Kannukkul Nilavu
Kushi
Priyamaanavale
Badri
Shahjahan
2002 Thamizhan
Bagavathi
2003 Vaseegara
Pudhiya Geethai
Thirumalai
2004 Udhaya
Ghilli
Madhurey
2005 Thirupaachi
Sukran
Sachein
2006 Aathi
2007 Pokkiri
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2008 Kuruvi
Pandhayam
2009 Villu
Vettaikaaran
2010 Sura
2011 Kaavalan
Velayudham
2012 Nanban
Rowdy Rathore
Thuppakki
2013 Thalaivaa
2014 Jilla
Kaththi
2015 Puli
2016 Theri
2017 Bairavaa
Mersal
2018 Sarkar
2019 Bigil
Does Vijay smoke?: No
Does Vijay drink alcohol?: No
Vijay's mother told that Vijay was intensely affected by the death of her sister. Being a chatty and naughty boy in his childhood, he converted very silently and shy after her death.
Not just in India, Vijay has his fan following in more than 80 countries including Japan, China, France, and the UK.
Vijay's son made a guest appearance with him in the movie Vettaikaaran in 2009, and his daughter, Divya Shasha portrayed a minuscule character of her father's pre-teen daughter in the movie Theri in 2016.
Preferably of celebrating his birthday in resorts or bars, he favors social work and gives free books to economically weak students.
For his giving to the Tamil film industry, he was honored with the Doctor Honoris Causa by Dr. MGR University.
Why is Vijay so popular?
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 have won him a lot of admirers. He is also said to be a hardworking and disciplined person.
Who is the No 1 hero in Tamil Nadu?
When it came to the best actor, the people of Tamil Nadu have chosen Vijay. Vijay is the favorite pick of Tamil cinema fans.
Who is best Ajith or Vijay?
Ajith and Vijay are among the big names in Kollywood and there is no comparison between the two. They are fondly celebrated as Thala and Thalapathy by their loyal fans. The actors worked together in 'Rajavin Parvayile', a movie released in 1995 before they achieve greater heights in the movie industry.
Who is the father of Thalapathy Vijay?
S. A. Chandrasekhar
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