Joseph Vijay
- Born June 22 , 1974 · Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
- Birth name Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar
- Ilayathalapathy
- Height 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born 22 June 1974), known mononymously as Vijay, is an Indian actor, dancer, playback singer and philanthropist who works predominantly in Tamil cinema and also appeared in other Indian languages films. Referred to by fans and media as "Thalapathy" (commander), Vijay is the highest paid actor in Tamil cinema. He has significant fan following globally. He has won numerous awards, including eight Vijay Awards by Star India, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards by Government of Tamil Nadu, and a SIIMA Award. He has been included several times in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, based on the earnings of Indian celebrities. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Raju
- Spouse Sangeetha Sornalingam (August 25, 1999 - present) (2 children)
- Children Jason Sanjay Divya Saasha
- Parents S.A. Chandrashekhar Shoba Chandrasekhar
- Relatives Vidhya Chandrasekhar (Sibling)
- Dancing Skills
- Good singer
- Good Comedy Timing
- Shy personality
- Calm and subtle acting
- Vijay had a sister named Vidhya, who died at the age of two years.
- He entered the Tamil film industry as a child artist.
- His mother Shobha Chandrasekar is an accomplished playback singer.
- He has the same date of birth as Devayani , including the year. However, the places of birth are different. He was born in Chennai while Devayani was born in Mumbai.
- He announced the formation of his political party 'Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam' in 2024.
- Puli (2015) - ₹30,00,00,000
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Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born 22 June 1974), known professionally as Vijay, is an Indian actor and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning over three decades, Vijay has acted in 68 films and is one of the most commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema with multiple films amongst the …
Hometown: Chennai. Some Lesser Known Facts About Vijay. In his school days, he used to be a topper. Vijay’s childhood picture. For his debut film ‘Vetri’ as a child artist, he received Rs 500 …
Vijay (born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on June 22, 1974) is a famous Indian actor, playback singer, and dancer. He works primarily in Tamil cinema. He is one of the most popular and …
Biography: Vijay, often referred to as Thalapathy Vijay, is a popular Indian actor and playback singer who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He was born as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on June 22, 1974, …
Thalaivaasal Vijay (born A. R. Vijayakumar) is an Indian actor and dubbing artiste. [1] He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films.
He was born on June 22, 1974, at Madras, to veteran Tamil film director S. A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba Chandrasekhar who is a Carnatic vocalist. He had a sister named Vidhya who died at the age of 2 due to ill health. After her death, …
Vijay quickly established himself as a leading actor, mastering dangerous stunts, singing, and dancing. By the age of 20, he had become a household name in Tamil cinema. His star status …