From a child actor to one of India’s highest-paid superstars — Vijay’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
The nickname means Commander — and his fans treat him like one. With unmatched box office power and a massive following, Vijay isn’t just an actor… he’s a phenomenon in Tamil Nadu.
Vijay first appeared in Vetri as a child artist. At 18, he became a lead hero in Naalaiya Theerpu. Few knew then… he would become a future superstar.
These films cemented his dominance: – Thuppakki – Mersal – Master – Leo – The Greatest of All Time Several crossed ₹300–600 crore worldwide.
In 2004, Ghilli exploded at the box office. That film transformed Vijay from a romantic hero into an action king. After Ghilli, there was no looking back.
Vijay married Sangeetha Sornalingam in 1999. She is a Sri Lankan Tamil and prefers to stay away from media — but has been his constant support for over two decades.
His father, S. A. Chandrasekhar, is a well-known director. His mother, Shoba Chandrasekhar, is a singer. Born into films — built into superstardom.
Vijay has two children: • Son: Sanjay • Daughter: Divya Both have briefly appeared in his films — but he keeps his family life extremely private.
In February 2024, he launched his political party: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam From box office leader to political leader — Vijay’s next chapter has officially begun.
In February 2024, he launched his political party: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam From box office leader to political leader — Vijay’s next chapter has officially begun.