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Vijay (Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar) was born on 22 June, 1974 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India, is an Indian actor, singer (born 1974). Discover Vijay's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?

Popular As Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar
Occupation Actor · singer
Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 22 June 1974
Birthday 22 June
Birthplace Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality India

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Vijay Height, Weight & Measurements

At 49 years old, Vijay height is 1.77 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.77 m
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
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Who Is Vijay's Wife?

His wife is Sangeeta (m. 25 August 1999)

Family
Parents S. A. Chandrasekhar Shoba Chandrasekhar
Wife Sangeeta (m. 25 August 1999)
Sibling Not Available
Children 2

Vijay Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vijay worth at the age of 49 years old? Vijay’s income source is mostly from being a successful Film actor. He is from India. We have estimated Vijay's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Film actor

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1969

The movie became a commercial success and became the first Tamil film to gross over ₹500 million at the domestic box office and also broke the record for the most people watching the movie within the first week of its release, previously held by M. G. Ramachandran's Adimai Penn (1969).

1974

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born 22 June 1974), known professionally as Vijay, is an Indian actor and playback singer who works predominantly in Tamil cinema.

In a career spanning in just over 3 decades, Vijay has acted in over 65 films and is one of the most commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema with multiple films amongst the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time and is amongst the highest paid actors in India.

Vijay was born as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on 22 June 1974 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu.

His father, S. A. Chandrasekhar, is a film director and his mother, Shoba Chandrasekhar is a playback singer and vocalist.

His father is of Christian descent and his mother is a Hindu.

Vijay had a sister, Vidhya, who died when she was two years old.

Vijay did his schooling initially at Fathima school, Kodambakkam and later at Balalok school, Virugambakkam.

He pursued a bachelor degree in visual communication from Loyola College.

1984

Born in Madras, Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the Tamil film Vetri in 1984.

At the age of 10, Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the Tamil film Vetri, produced by P. S. Veerappa in 1984.

He then acted as a child actor in films such as Kudumbam (1984), Vasantha Raagam (1986), Sattam Oru Vilayaattu (1987) and Ithu Engal Neethi (1988).

1985

He also acted in a supporting role with Rajinikanth in Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985), directed by his father.

1992

After a view roles as a child actor, he played the lead in the film Naalaiya Theerpu in 1992.

Vijay continued doing lead roles for the next few years with mixed results, notable films amongst them included Poove Unakkaga, Love Today, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, Thulladha Manamum Thullum and Kushi.

Vijay played the lead role for the first time in Naalaiya Theerpu in 1992.

Vijay then appeared in the films Senthoorapandi, Rasigan, Deva and Coimbatore Mappillai, some of which were successful.

1996

In 1996, Vijay acted in Poove Unakkaga, directed by Vikraman, which according to him, gave him his initial break and popularity.

1997

In 1997, Vijay acted in Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen and Love Today.

Later, he starred in commercially successful films such as Nerrukku Ner, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, Ninaithen Vandhai, Priyamudan and Thulladha Manamum Thullum.

1998

In 1998, he was awarded Kalaimaamani by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

1999

In 1999, he then acted in the films Endrendrum Kadhal, Nenjinile, and Minsara Kanna.

2000

In 2000, he acted in critically successful, Kannukkul Nilavu, which was his 25th film, alongside commercially successful romantic films, Kushi and Priyamaanavale.

2001

In 2001, he acted in hat-trick box office successes; Friends, Badri and Shahjahan before starring in the action film Thamizhan alongside Priyanka Chopra in 2002.

Later, he appeared in the romantic film Youth and the action film Bagavathi in the same year.

2003

In 2003, he starred in Ghilli, which became the first Tamil film to gross over ₹500 million and with subsequent success of Thirupaachi and Pokkiri later, he established himself as one of the leading and commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema.

Vijay began 2003 with Vaseegara and Pudhiya Geethai.

In 2003, following the action-romance film Thirumalai, Vijay starred in Ghilli, directed by S. Dharani with Trisha and Prakash Raj.

2005

Following the same, he acted in Madhurey and Thirupaachi in 2005.

Later, he starred in the commercially successful films Sachein, Sivakasi and Pokkiri.

Pokkiri became one of the highest-grossing films of his career at the time.

2007

In late 2007, Vijay starred in the romantic thriller film Azhagiya Tamil Magan, where he played a dual roles of protagonist and antagonist.

The film was commercially successful outside India.

2008

Except the commercially successful, Kuruvi in 2008 and Vettaikaaran in 2009, his subsequent releases Azhagiya Tamil Magan and Villu were average successes at domestic box office while continuing to be more successful overseas.

Vijay continued to be one of the highest paid actors despite the moderate success of then recently released movies.

2010

Following a period of moderate success, Vijay acted in various critically and commercially successful films starting in the late 2010s including Thuppakki, Kaththi and Sarkar.

He has won several awards as an actor.

Referred to as "Thalapathy", Vijay has a significant fan following.

In February 2024, Vijay announced his retirement from films and his entry into politics with the launch of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

He was featured in Eastern Eye top celebrities in Asia, and he is the only Tamil actor to feature among Bollywood actors in the list in 2023.