Vijay - Biography, Age, Movies, Facts, Net Worth

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Biography

Vijay is the stage name of Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar an Indian actor dancer and playback singer who primarily performs in Tamil films. He was born on June 22 1974. He has acted in 66 films as a lead is one of South India's highest-paid actors and has been dubbed a consistent performer by the International Business Times. 

He has received numerous honors including the South Indian International Movie Award and the International Achievement Recognition Award.

Vijay's Birth date and Age

Vijay is an Indian actor. Vijay was born on 22 June 1974.  Vijay’s birthdate is 22 June 1974. Vijay’s full name is Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar. Vijay’s age is 48 years old as of 2022.  Vijay was born in Tamil Nadu. Vijay was born on 22 June 1974.  Vijay’s height is 5.10 feet. Vijay’s zodiac sign is Cancer.

Family and Education

Tamil Nadu's Madras (now Chennai) where Vijay was born. His mother Shoba Chandrasekhar is a playback singer and Carnatic vocalist while his father S. A. Chandrasekhar is a film director.  His mother is Hindu and his father is Christian. Vijay was baptized when he was 12 years old.  Vidhya Vijay's sister passed away when she was just two years old.

Vijay began his education at the Fathima Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam before switching to the Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Virugambakkam. He eventually attended Loyola College to earn a degree in visual communications. At the age of 18 he asked his father if he would launch him while studying.

Wife Sangeetha

Sangeetha Sornalingam and Vijay got married.

Vijay's Movies

First Movie Naalaiya Theerpu (1992)

The 1992 action movie Naalaiya Theerpu which translates to Tomorrow's verdict was directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by his wife Shoba Chandrasekhar. It was Vijay's first major acting role. In addition to Keerthana and Easwari Rao the movie also featured Srividya Radha Ravi and Sarath Babu in supporting roles. 

Manimekalai a newcomer composed the music for the movie R. P. did the filming and Gautham Raju did the editing. The protagonist of the story is a businessman named Arun Mehta who abuses his wife Mahalakshmi through his numerous extramarital affairs. The unexpected twist comes when she becomes pregnant and gives birth to Vijay who later exacts revenge on his father for his actions.

Vijay won the Cinema Express Award for Best New Face Actor but the movie bombed at the box office after its release on December 4 to mostly unfavorable reviews.

Pokkiri (2007)

Shruthi a charming girl who despises Tamizh's violent nature falls in love with the hardened criminal who performs dirty jobs for a living. A turn of events reveals his true identity and purpose.

Action movie Pokkiri which translates to Rogue was produced and helmed by Prabhu Deva in 2007. It is a Tamil adaptation of Mahesh Babu's 2006 Telugu film Pokiri. In addition to Prakash Raj Nassar Mukesh Tiwari Vadivelu Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles the movie stars Vijay and Asin. Prabhu Deva and Mumaith Khan make cameo appearances.

Thuppakki (2012)

An army officer is caught in a bomb blast by a sleeper agent who admits that further bomb strikes are planned throughout the city. The officer prevents the additional explosives and devises a strategy to capture the perpetrator of these assaults.

Due to Thuppakki's success Murugadoss and Vijay worked again on Kaththi (2014) and Sarkar (2018). Jagadish's (Vijaypre-interval )'s a line I am waiting garnered notoriety and has since been used in the pre-interval scenes in several South Indian movies. These include Tamizh Padam 2 (2018) Kaththi Theri (2016) Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016) Pokkiri Simon (2017) and Master.

Theri (2016)

For the sake of raising his daughter in a secure atmosphere DCP Vijaya Kumar goes into hiding. He must confront his past in order to defend his daughter as dangerous gangsters put her life in danger.

A 2016 action thriller titled Theri also known as Spark was written and directed by Atlee Kumar and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu under the brand V Creations. Amy Jackson Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay all appear in the movie. George C. Williams handled the cinematography for the movie and Ruben handled the editing. G. V. Prakash Kumar created the music. 

The song from Vedalam inspired the title. A former police officer is on a mission to defend his daughter from his former adversaries in the movie.

Sarkar (2018)

When an NRI businessman returns home he discovers that illegal voting is a common occurrence. He faces off against two dishonest politicians when he decides to look into the situation.

A. R. Murugadoss wrote and directed the 2018 political action movie Sarkar which Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures produced. Murugadoss and B. Jeyamohan wrote the dialogue together. The movie also stars Yogi Babu Radha Ravi and Pala in addition to Vijay Keerthy Suresh and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.

Vijay Upcoming Movies

Varisu

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Varisu (transl. Heir) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Vamshi Paidipally who wrote it with Hari and Ashishor Solomon. Produced by Dil Raju Sirish under Sri Venkateswara Creations and PVP Cinema. The film stars Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna. The music is composed by Thaman S the cinematography is handled by Karthik Palani and the editing by Praveen K. L. Chennai will host the main shooting in April 2022. The movie is slated to hit theatres on January 12 2023 during the Pongal holiday.

Leo

The upcoming action thriller Leo also referred to and promoted as Leo: Bloody Sweet is written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj with Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy. The production of this project is credited to S. S. Lalit Kumar from Seven Screen Studio with Jagadish Palanisamy serving as the co-producer. The cast of the film includes Vijay and Trisha as well as Sanjay Dutt Arjun Sarja Gautham Vasudev Menon Mansoor Ali Khan and Mysskin.

The film was first announced in January 2023 with the provisional denomination 'Thalapathy 67 ' denoting its status as the 67th film featuring Vijay in a leading role. The official title of the film was then disclosed a few days thereafter. Principal photography began in the month of Chennai accompanied by intermittent filming in Kashmir. This was subsequently followed by another filming cycle in the original location concluding by mid-July. The musical composition for the film is credited to Anirudh Ravichander while Manoj Paramahamsa oversees the cinematography and Philomin Raj conducts the editing.
The film titled 'Leo' has been slated for a global theatrical release on the 19th of October 2023.

Career Timeline

Controversy Animal Welfare

The producers of Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu have been given a show cause notice by the Animal Welfare Board of India. Five elephants were brought onto the movie site without the team's permission and they were asked to give an explanation. 

Varisu directed by Thalapathy Vijay is now moving forward quickly in Hyderabad. After receiving a show cause notice from the Animal Welfare Board of India the movie recently found itself in difficulties. The makers of Varisu did not seek prior authorization to employ elephants for shooting according to the AWBI's notice. Within seven days the Varisu team must submit their justification for the violations.

The Varisu team improperly used five elephants for shooting on November 23 and the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a show-cause notice to them.

Net Worth

According to estimates Vijay is worth around $56 million or roughly Rs. 445 crores. His yearly earnings are reportedly in the range of Rs. 45 crores. 

The payments he receives from movies brand endorsements etc. determine his income. Coca-Cola the IPL's Chennai Super Kings and other brands are among the ones he has endorsed. Vijay receives a yearly salary of between Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 crores from brand endorsements.

He has a Rolls Royce Ghost valued at approximately Rs. 6 crores an Audi A8 worth Rs. 1.30 crore a BMW Series 5 worth Rs. 75 lakh a BMW X6 worth Rs. 90 lakh and a Mini Cooper worth Rs. 35 lakh in his collection.

Awards

• Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2007.
• Best actor honours from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards in 1997 and the MGR Award in 2000.
• He has received 18 nominations for the Vijay Awards and 9 victories.
• Theri won Best Entertainer at the 2016 South Indian International Movie Awards.
• He's received four Techofes Awards.
• Two Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards were given to him.

Interesting Facts

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• By his supporters and the media Vijay is referred to as Thalapathy which is Commander.
• He is one of India's best-paid performers.
• He sings playback and is an excellent dancer.
• Vijay has appeared on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 List five times.
• His mother Shoba is a playback singer and Carnatic vocalist while his father S. A. Chandrasekhar is a Tamil film director.
• He made an appearance in the 2012 Bollywood song Chinta Chinta from the Akshay Kumar-starring movie Rowdy Rathore.
• His films have performed incredibly well on television in Hindi dub.
• He is also active in philanthropies and has provided assistance to Tamil Nadu households who were impacted by the Gaja cyclone.

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