Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, better known by his mononym Vijay, is a multifaceted Indian film personality, excelling as an actor and playback singer. Born to renowned film producer and director S. A. Chandrasekhar, Vijay's early career saw him perform uncredited roles in films produced by his father, before making his lead role debut in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu.
As he continued to hone his craft, Vijay acted in a plethora of films, effortlessly transitioning between action and romance genres. His impressive repertoire also includes playback singing, with credits extending beyond his own films to include a few starring other actors. Throughout his illustrious career in the Tamil film industry, Vijay has been recognized with two prestigious Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a nomination for a Filmfare Award.
Vijay's extensive filmography boasts a string of commercially successful films, including the iconic romance and action films Poove Unakkaga (1996),Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997),Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999),Kushi (2000),Priyamaanavale (2000),Ghilli (2004),Pokkiri (2007),Vettaikaaran (2009),and Kaavalan (2011). Furthermore, Vijay has leveraged his fame to collaborate with various corporations as a brand ambassador, including a notable stint as the former brand ambassador of the Indian Premier League cricket team, Chennai Super Kings.
