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Vijay Biography

Birth Name:
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar
Birth Place:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Started as a child actor, working in films directed by his father
  • Made his debut as lead actor with the movie Naalaya Theerpu (1992)
  • Bagged the Tamil Nadu State Government Best Actor Award for his performance in Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997) and Thirupachi (2005)
  • Has won many other awards and accolades
  • Has earned the nickname Ilaya thalapathy (chieftain) for his roles and involvement in many social activities
  • Actively participates in various events organised to benefit the poor and needy