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Vijay (actor) - Indian film actor, director, and Politician

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Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, professionally known as Vijay, is a renowned Indian actor and playback singer who has dominated the Tamil cinema landscape for over three decades. Born on 22 June 1974, Vijay has established himself as one of the most commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema, with a significant fan following globally. Here is a timeline of his career milestones and significant events.
Main Milestones
Birth
22 June 1974
Vijay was born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar to director S. A. Chandrasekhar and playback singer Shoba Chandrasekhar in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu.
Debut as a Child Actor
1984
At the age of 10, Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the Tamil film Vetri, produced by P. S. Veerappa. He then acted in several films as a child actor, including Kudumbam, Vasantha Raagam, Sattam Oru Vilayaattu, and Ithu Engal Neethi.
First Lead Role
1992
Vijay played his first lead role in the film Naalaiya Theerpu at the age of 18. This marked the beginning of his career as a lead actor in Tamil cinema.
Kalaimaamani Award
1998
Vijay was awarded the Kalaimaamani by the Government of Tamil Nadu for his role in Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, recognizing his emerging talent in the industry.
Breakthrough with Ghilli
2004
Vijay starred in the action-masala film Ghilli, which became the first Tamil film to gross over ₹50 crore. This film, along with subsequent successes like Thirupaachi and Pokkiri, established him as one of the leading and commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema.
Critical and Commercial Success
2010s
Vijay acted in several critically and commercially successful films, including Thuppakki, Kaththi, Mersal, Sarkar, Master, and Leo. These films cemented his status as a top actor in Tamil cinema and expanded his fan base globally.
Eastern Eye Recognition
2023
Vijay was featured in Eastern Eye's list of top celebrities in Asia, becoming the only Tamil actor to be included alongside Bollywood actors.
Retirement and Political Entry
February 2024
Vijay announced his retirement from films and his entry into politics with the launch of his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. He also announced that he would do only one more film, titled Jana Nayagan, which will be his 69th and last as a lead actor.

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