Vijay movies & biography
Vijay, born on June 22, 1974, in Chennai, is an Indian actor, playback singer, and politician known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is popularly called "Thalapathy" and has starred in films such as Ghilli (2004), Thuppakki (2012), and Leo (2023). In 2024, he launched the political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 June 1974 (age 52) |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Latest release | Jana Nayagan (2026) |
Best Vijay movies
Mersal
Theri
Leo
Master
Jana Nayagan
BeastCareer overview
Vijay began his acting career over three decades ago and became one of Tamil cinema's most bankable stars. He gained prominence with Poove Unakkaga (1996) and delivered commercial successes including Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007), Thuppakki (2012), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Master (2021), and Leo (2023). His films often mix commercial entertainment with social and political themes. In the film database, he is credited as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan in Puli (2015), as Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla in Theri (2016), as Vetrimaaran / Vetri / Maaran in Mersal (2017), as Bairavaa in Bairavaa (2017), as Sundar Ramasamy in Sarkar (2018), as Michael 'Bigil' Rayappan / Rayappan in Bigil (2019), as John 'JD' Durairaj in Master (2021), as Veera Raghavan in Beast (2022), as Parthiban / Leo Das in Leo (2023), as Vijay Rajendran in Varisu (2023), as Gandhi / Jeevan in The Greatest of All Time (2024), and as Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri' in Jana Nayagan (2026). In 2024, Vijay launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). After his announced retirement from acting following Jana Nayagan (2026), he contested the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, leading TVK in its first electoral outing. TVK emerged as a major political force, and Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026.
Vijay movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan | Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri' | 5.2 TMDB |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | Gandhi / Jeevan | 4.6 TMDB |
| 2023 | Leo | Parthiban / Leo Das | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2022 | Beast | Veera Raghavan | 5.1 TMDB |
| 2021 | Master | John 'JD' Durairaj | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2017 | Mersal | Vetrimaaran/ Vetri/ Maaran | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2016 | Theri | Vijay Kumar / Joseph Kuruvilla | 6.9 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vijay's latest movie?
Vijay's latest movie in the database is Jana Nayagan (2026), in which he plays Thalapathy Vetri Kondan 'Vetri'.
What are some of Vijay's early work?
Vijay rose to prominence with Poove Unakkaga (1996) and later starred in Ghilli (2004) and Pokkiri (2007).
What is Vijay's age and birthplace?
Vijay was born on June 22, 1974, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are Vijay's best-known films?
Vijay is known for films such as Ghilli (2004), Pokkiri (2007), Thuppakki (2012), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Master (2021), and Leo (2023).
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.