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Thalapathy Vijay
Singer, Actor
NET Worth: ~54 MN USD (RS 445cr)
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NET Worth:54 MN USD (RS 445cr)
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Vijay, born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on June 22, 1974, in Chennai, comes from a film background; his father, S. A. Chandrasekhar, is a director, and his mother, Shoba, a playback singer. Raised in a Roman Catholic family, he attended Balalok Matriculation Higher Se...
Thalapathy Vijay Bio
| Full Name | Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar |
| Nick Name | Thalapathy |
| Profession | Singer, Actor |
| Height (approx.) | 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | 73 kg |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date Of Birth | Saturday, 22 Jun 1974 |
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Sangeeta Sornalingam |
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Parents:
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Father
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S. A. Chandrasekhar
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Mother
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Shoba Chandrasekhar
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| Net Worth | ~54 MN USD (RS 445cr) |
| Debut: |
Movie - Naalaiya Theerpu |
| Upcoming Movies: | Jana Nayagan |
| Quotes: |
“ Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it.” — on his determination and work ethic“ “ I believe in hard work and destiny.” — reflecting on his career journey “ “ Kill them with your success, bury them with your smile.” — a fan‑favored line from Master“ “ Life is like a football game… trust your teammate, even if they score an own goal“ |
| Awards: |
Kalaimamani Award (1998)
Tamil Nadu State Film Award (1997)
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Thalapathy Vijay News
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Vijay FAQ
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, born on June 22, 1974 — now 50 years old
Began as a child actor in mid‑1980s films like Vetri; debuted as lead at 18 with Naalaiya Theerpu.
The Tamil title means “Commander”. He adopted it officially from Mersal (2017) onward.
Yes, Vijay's father S. A. Chandrasekhar is a director; mother Shoba is a playback singer and writer.
Runs Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, known for blood drives, disaster relief, scholarships, and social welfare.
Did You Know
Favourite Things
| Food | South Indian Dosa and Chicken Curry |
| Color | Blue and Black |
Trivias
- Vijay started his acting career at the age of 10 in the movie Vetri
- Built a coastal house inspired by Tom Cruise’s home after visiting it in the US
- Named his production company “VV” in memory of his late sister Vidhya (who died young)
- Lost his cards and cash often—he lets his driver handle his finances while filming
- Donated ₹5 crore quietly during the 2015 Chennai floods — low-key charity, high impact
