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Thalapathy Vijay

Singer, Actor

Born: 22 June 1974 (age 51 years), Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

NET Worth: ~54 MN USD (RS 445cr)

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NET Worth:54 MN USD (RS 445cr)

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Updated on: 30 Jun 2025

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
Parents:
Father
S. A. Chandrasekhar
Mother
Shoba Chandrasekhar
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’s highest arts honors: Winner

Tamil Nadu State Film Award (1997)

  • Best Actor: Winner for Kadhalukku Mariyadhai

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Thalapathy Vijay Filmography

Latest Movies - 3
Movie Name
Released On
Budget
Verdict
Box Office Col.
Rating
05 Sep 2024
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
19 Oct 2023
300 cr
Blockbuster
₹615 cr
2.5/5
7.2/10
11 Jan 2023
200 cr
NA
₹20.99 cr
3/5
5.9/10

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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 
     

Thalapathy Vijay Top Movies

Leo Poster

Leo

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Collection: ₹615 cr

pinkvilla

2.5/5

imdb

7.2/10

User Rating

NA

Master Poster

Master

Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Collection: ₹238.15 cr

pinkvilla

3/5

imdb

7.4/10

User Rating

NA

Varisu Poster

Varisu

Action, Drama

Collection: ₹20.99 cr

pinkvilla

3/5

imdb

5.9/10

User Rating

NA

Disclaimer: These numbers are based on estimations and we welcome any correction and feedback from contact us.
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