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Vijay Biography: Age, Son, Wife, Family, First Movie, Height & More


    Here, you can find about a Tamil actor Vijay. Vijay Biography is in detail. You can find the list of his movies, personal life, achievements and many more.

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    Vijay Biography

    Who is Vijay?

    Vijay is a hardworking, outstanding and a deserving actor. He is also called Ilayathalapthy. His real name is Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar. Vijay was born on 22nd in the month of June and in the year 1974 and his zodiac sign is Cancer.

    Now, He is almost 46 years old. He was born in Chennai, India and He likes to do stunts and also fond of dancing and singing.

    NameJoseph Vijay Chandrasekhar
    Date of birth22-06-1974
    Age45 years
    Height5 feet 10 inches(178 cm)
    Weight73 kilograms
    Birth PlaceChennai, India
    Mother TongueTamil
    ProfessionActor, Producer and singer

    Fathima Matriculation Higher Secondary School Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
    CollegeLoyola College, Chennai.
    Education QualificationDropout
    ReligionChristianity
    Zodiac SignCancer
    NationalityIndian
    HobbiesStunts, dancing and singing
    Eye ColorBrown
    Hair ColorBlack

    Vijay, before getting into the industry

    Vijay was born in Chennai, India. His schooling till 12th class in Fathima Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School.

    And He is a dropout of Bachelor Degree in Visual Communications from Loyola College, Chennai, India.

    He stepped into films with the help of his father S.A.Chandrasekhar who is a film director and His first debut movie as a child artist was at the age of ten, Vetri(1984), which was directed by his father.

    Vijay Biography age

    He acted in many films as a child artist, Vasantha Raagam(1986), Sattam Oru Vilayaattu(1987), Naan Sigappu Manithan(1985) and Ithu Engal Neethi(1988).

    His debut movie as the main lead actor was Naalaya Theerpu, which was released in the year 1992. He has never failed his fans with his acting.

    Favourite ColorBlue and Black
    Favourite ActorAmitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan
    Favourite MoviesNot known
    Favourite ActressSimran
    Favourite FoodChicken Biryani
    Favourite destinationsLondon and Los Angeles
    Favourite sportTennis

    Vijay Biography: Movies List

    Just scroll down to see the list of the films Vijay has done!

    He has done around 65 films. The script selection of this hero is always on point. He never lets his fans down. He has inspired a large audience with his acting.

    • Vetri
    • Kudumbam
    • Vasantha Raagam
    • Sattam Oru Vilayattu
    • Ithu Engal Neethi
    • Naalaiya Theerpu
    • Sendhoorapandi
    • Rasigan
    • Deva
    • Rajavin Parvaiyile
    • Vishnu
    • Chandralekha
    • Coimbatore Mappillai
    • Poove Unakkaga
    • Vasantha Vasal
    • Maanbumigu Maanavan
    • Selva
    • Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
    • Love Today
    • Once More
    • Nerrukku Ner
    • Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
    • Ninaithen Vandhai Priyamudan
    • Nilaave Vaa
    • Thulladha Manamum Thullum
    • Endrendrum Kadhal
    • Nenjinile
    • Minsara Kanna
    • Kannukkul Nilavu
    • Kushi
    • Priyamaanavale
    • Friends
    • Badri
    • Shahjahan
    • Thamizhan
    • Youth
    • Bhagavathi
    • Vaseegara
    • Puthiya Geethai
    • Thirumalai
    • Udhaya
    • Ghilli
    • Madhurey
    • Thirupaachi
    • Sachein
    • Sukran
    • Sivakasi
    • Aathi
    • Pokkiri
    • Azhagiya Tamil Magan
    • Kuruvi
    • Pandhayam
    • Villu
    • Vettaikaaran
    • Sura
    • Kaavalan
    • Velayudham
    • Nanban
    • Rowdy Rathore
    • Thuppakki
    • Thalaivaa
    • Jilla
    • Kaththi
    • Puli
    • Theri
    • Bairavaa
    • Mersal
    • Vetri
    • Sarkar
    • Bigil

    Produced 2 films

    • Nanbargal
    • Innisai Mazhai
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    Vijay Achievements and Awards

    Asianet Film Awards

    Most popular Tamil actor-2010

    Vijay Awards

    Superstar of Tomorrow -2006

    Pokkiri/Azhagiya Tamil Magan-

    Entertainer of the year

    Vettaikaaran- favourite hero

    Nanban- entertainer of the year

    Thuppakki- favourite hero and song

    Jilla/Kaththi- entertainer of the year

    Mersal – favourite hero

    Edison Awards

    Velayudham- best actor

    Superstar Rajini Award

    Theri-Mass hero

    Mersal – Mass hero

    Theri- Best entertainer

    Kadhalukku Mariyadhai-best actor

    MGR award-2000

    Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum-best actor

    Mersal-Best of Asian Cinema

    Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards

    Nanban/Thuppakki- best actor

    Mersal- best actor

    Techofes Awards

    Thuppakki-best actor

    Thalaivaa- favourite actor

    Mersal- favourite actor Best entertainer

    Cosmopolitan Awards

    Nanban/thuppakki-best actor

    Madras club Awards

    Ghilli – best actor

    Behind Woods Gold Medals

    Kaththi- best actor- male

    People’s choice actor- male

    The Samrat of South Indian Box Office-2016

    Theri-People’s choice actor- male

    Vijay’s Upcoming Movies

    Currently, Vijay has two movies lined up for release.

    Thalapathy, directed by Sudha Kongara, will be released this year. The exact date has not yet been announced.

    Master, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, will be released this year. The date has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The movie will be released in Telugu as well.

    Vijay’s Personal life

    Vijay’s Family details are here below:-

    Vijay-Biography-wife
    FatherS.A. Chandrasekhar
    MotherShoba Chandrasekhar
    BrotherN/A
    WifeSangeeta Sornalingam
    ChildrenDaughter-Divya Saasha Son-Jason Sanjay
    SisterN/A
    SiblingsN/A
    GrandfatherN/A
    GrandmotherN/A

    Vijay’s father is a filmmaker and his mother is an excellent singer.

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    Relationship Status: Married

    Vijay married Sangeeta Sornalingam on 25th of August, 1999. His wife is a Hindu British Sri Lankan.

    Religion: Christianity

    Income of Vijay

    Salary: 30 crore per film

    Net worth: $56 million

    Social Media Profiles

    Twitter-

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    Facebook-

    https://m.facebook.com/ActorVijay/

    Instagram-

    He does not have an official Instagram account.

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