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| birthname = Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar |
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| othername = ''Ilaya Thalapathi'', Dr. Vijay |
| othername = ''Ilaya Thalapathi'', Dr. Vijay, King of Kollywood, Thalapathi, Heir of MGR and Rajinikanth |
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==Personal Background== |
==Personal Background== |
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Vijay Chandrasekhar was born on June 22, 1974 to film producer [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] and Shoba Chandrasekhar, a playback singer. He had a sister named Vidhya Chandrasekhar who died at the age of two. Vijay studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, but dropped out to pursue an acting career. He was interestingly classmates with [[Surya Sivakumar]], [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], [[Karthik Raja]], and [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]]. |
Vijay Chandrasekhar was born on June 22, 1974 to film producer and director [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] and Shoba Chandrasekhar, a playback singer. He had a sister named Vidhya Chandrasekhar who died at the age of two. Vijay studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, but dropped out to pursue an acting career. He was interestingly classmates with [[Surya Sivakumar]], [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], [[Karthik Raja]], and [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]]. |
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He married Sangeetha after a lot of struggle and controversies on August 25, 1999. They have two children: Jason Sanjay, born on August 26, 2000 in [[London]], and Divya Saasha, born on September 9, 2005 in [[Chennai]]. |
He married Sangeetha after a lot of struggle and controversies on August 25, 1999. They have two children: Jason Sanjay, born on August 26, 2000 in [[London]], and Divya Saasha, born on September 9, 2005 in [[Chennai]]. |
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He began his acting career doing minor, uncredited roles as a child artist in Kollywood. Today he is known for his pacy dance sequences and his acting style. He is referred to as Ilaya Thalapathy, which is also always used along with his name in credits. |
He began his acting career doing minor, uncredited roles as a child artist in Kollywood. Today he is known for his pacy dance sequences and his acting style. He is referred to as Ilaya Thalapathy, which is also always used along with his name in credits. |
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Vijay's films often open great in [[India]] and, more recently, in several other countries as well. Vijay's films are noted to have a minimum guaruntee of collection at box offices due to their nature. Vijay's stereotypical style of acting and entertainment is often compared to that of [[Rajinikanth]] and [[M. G. Ramachandran]]. |
Vijay's films often open great in [[India]] and, more recently, in several other countries as well. Vijay's films are noted to have a minimum guaruntee of collection at box offices due to their nature. Vijay's stereotypical style of acting and entertainment is often compared to that of [[Rajinikanth]] and [[M. G. Ramachandran]]which makes people say that he is their official heir. Vijay has lots of fans worldwide. Most of his fans out of India are Srilankan Tamils. He has many fans in UK, Canada, France, USA and many other countries. |
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=== Films === |
=== Films === |
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Vijay's one of the biggest flops since the release of ''Thirumalai'' was ''[[Aathi]]'', which released in [[2006]]. ''Aathi'' had created some controversy during that year and many film distributors decided on thinking twice before handling any new Vijay films. This resulted in Vijay taking a break from acting for nearly a year, until the launch of ''[[Pokkiri]]'', directed by [[Prabhu Deva]], which released in [[2007]]. Later that year, Vijay appeared in ''[[Azhagiya Thamizh Magan]]'' along with Shriya Saran and it was a average grosser. |
Vijay's one of the biggest flops since the release of ''Thirumalai'' was ''[[Aathi]]'', which released in [[2006]]. ''Aathi'' had created some controversy during that year and many film distributors decided on thinking twice before handling any new Vijay films. This resulted in Vijay taking a break from acting for nearly a year, until the launch of ''[[Pokkiri]]'', directed by [[Prabhu Deva]], which released in [[2007]]. Later that year, Vijay appeared in ''[[Azhagiya Thamizh Magan]]'' along with Shriya Saran and it was a average grosser. |
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Vijay's latest film, ''[[Kuruvi]]'', The film opened to Indian audiences after several delays, on 3 May 2008 to mixed reviews. The film turned out to be |
Vijay's latest film, ''[[Kuruvi]]'', The film opened to Indian audiences after several delays, on 3 May 2008 to mixed reviews. The film turned out to be a hit. It ran for 150 days. Directed by Dharani, ''Kuruvi'' also had [[Trisha Krishnan]] and [[Ashish Vidhyarthi]] in the cast and the film's music score was composed by [[Vidyasagar]], the same team that worked with Vijay in ''Ghilli'' four years ago although it didn't work out well this time. But still it made a good collection at the box office. |
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Vijay is currently acting in ''[[Villu]]'', again under Prabhu Deva's direction. The film is expected to be released in [[2009]].He also made a special appearance in the film ''[[Pandhayam]]'', starring [[Nithin Sathya]] and directed by his father [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]].Pandhayam was a disaster at the box office. |
Vijay is currently acting in ''[[Villu]]'', again under Prabhu Deva's direction. The film is expected to be released in [[2009]].He also made a special appearance in the film ''[[Pandhayam]]'', starring [[Nithin Sathya]] and directed by his father [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]].Pandhayam was a disaster at the box office. |
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* '''WON:''' Sunfeast Music Awards - Best Hero For The Film ''[[Pokkiri]]'' in 2007 |
* '''WON:''' Sunfeast Music Awards - Best Hero For The Film ''[[Pokkiri]]'' in 2007 |
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* '''NOMINATED:''' Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award - [[Pokkiri]] |
* '''NOMINATED:''' Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award - [[Pokkiri]] |
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* '''WON:''' Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor - [[Thirupaachi]] |
* '''WON:''' Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor - [[Thirupaachi]] |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 20:59, 30 October 2008
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This article is about the Indian film actor. For other uses see Vijay (disambiguation)
Vijay | |
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| File:Ilayathalapathyvijay.jpg | |
| Born | Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar |
| Other names | Ilaya Thalapathi, Dr. Vijay, King of Kollywood, Thalapathi, Heir of MGR and Rajinikanth |
| Spouse | Sangeetha Vijay |
Vijay (Tamil: விஜய்), (born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on June 22, 1974) is a Tamil film actor and playback singer. He began his acting career doing minor, uncredited roles as a child artist, produced by his father S. A. Chandrasekhar.
Personal Background
Vijay Chandrasekhar was born on June 22, 1974 to film producer and director S. A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba Chandrasekhar, a playback singer. He had a sister named Vidhya Chandrasekhar who died at the age of two. Vijay studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, but dropped out to pursue an acting career. He was interestingly classmates with Surya Sivakumar, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik Raja, and Vishnuvardhan.
He married Sangeetha after a lot of struggle and controversies on August 25, 1999. They have two children: Jason Sanjay, born on August 26, 2000 in London, and Divya Saasha, born on September 9, 2005 in Chennai.
Career
Acting Style
He began his acting career doing minor, uncredited roles as a child artist in Kollywood. Today he is known for his pacy dance sequences and his acting style. He is referred to as Ilaya Thalapathy, which is also always used along with his name in credits.
Vijay's films often open great in India and, more recently, in several other countries as well. Vijay's films are noted to have a minimum guaruntee of collection at box offices due to their nature. Vijay's stereotypical style of acting and entertainment is often compared to that of Rajinikanth and M. G. Ramachandranwhich makes people say that he is their official heir. Vijay has lots of fans worldwide. Most of his fans out of India are Srilankan Tamils. He has many fans in UK, Canada, France, USA and many other countries.
Films
Vijay debuted as a lead role actor in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu, produced by his father, then he co-stared with Vijayakanth in the film Sendhoorapandi. This film helped Vijay to become popular in the interior areas of Tamil Nadu. Films like Rasigan, Vishnu, and Deva followed, which all helped to Vijay to stay in the industry. Vijay is also one of the few lead actors of his generation to co-star with veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan. This opportunity came in the film Once More, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar in 1997.
The year 1996 saw a blockbuster hit in the Vikraman-directed film Poove Unakkaga which helped Vijay to establish as a bankable star in Tamil films. He found more success with films that followed, which had an unorthodox climax like Love Today and Kadhalukku Mariyadhai. Kadhalukku Mariyadhai made Vijay receive that year's Tamil Nadu state Best Actor Award. Then after some flops Thulladha Manamum Thullum came as a blockbuster in 1999. Then Vijay saw a huge fall in his career with lot of flops in 1999.Then he came back with successes of Khushi, Priyamaanavale and Friends in 2000.His string of failure films during 2001 and 2002 was ended by Thirumalai in 2003 which had Vijay in a new facial appearance. Ghilli, which was released in 2004, is considered to be one of the best Vijay's biggest hit till today. Another hit had followed, which was Madhurey with rajkshitha in lead. It was in this year which Vijay began to portray his current mass-hero, stereotypical acting style. The following year he had stumbling time with movies such as Thirupaachi, Sachein, and Sivakasi.
Vijay's one of the biggest flops since the release of Thirumalai was Aathi, which released in 2006. Aathi had created some controversy during that year and many film distributors decided on thinking twice before handling any new Vijay films. This resulted in Vijay taking a break from acting for nearly a year, until the launch of Pokkiri, directed by Prabhu Deva, which released in 2007. Later that year, Vijay appeared in Azhagiya Thamizh Magan along with Shriya Saran and it was a average grosser.
Vijay's latest film, Kuruvi, The film opened to Indian audiences after several delays, on 3 May 2008 to mixed reviews. The film turned out to be a hit. It ran for 150 days. Directed by Dharani, Kuruvi also had Trisha Krishnan and Ashish Vidhyarthi in the cast and the film's music score was composed by Vidyasagar, the same team that worked with Vijay in Ghilli four years ago although it didn't work out well this time. But still it made a good collection at the box office.
Vijay is currently acting in Villu, again under Prabhu Deva's direction. The film is expected to be released in 2009.He also made a special appearance in the film Pandhayam, starring Nithin Sathya and directed by his father S. A. Chandrasekhar.Pandhayam was a disaster at the box office.
Playback singing
Vijay also sang several ghaana songs in his own films. He has also lent his voice for songs for other actors, which were films produced by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Vijay's songs are often of ghaana-style folk beat type. The last song Vijay sang was Vaadi Vaadi from Sachien in 2005.
Awards
- Won: Best Actor OSCAR Award 2008 for the Movies Kuruvi,Azhaghiya Tamilmagan,Vaseegra,Friends,Pandayam
- WON: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor in 1997 for Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
- WON: Roja Duke's Best Actor Award for the film Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
- WON: M.G.R. Award in 2000
- WON: Dinakaran Best Actor Award in 2004 for Ghilli
- WON: Film Today Best Actor Award in 2005 for Ghilli
- WON: Honorary doctorate in 2007
- WON: Sunfeast Music Awards - Best Hero For The Film Pokkiri in 2007
- NOMINATED: Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award - Pokkiri
- WON: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor - Thirupaachi
Filmography
Discography
| Year | Song | Film | Other notes |
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| 2005 | Vaadi Vaadi | Sachein | |
| 2002 | Coca Cola | Bagavathi | |
| 2002 | Ullathai Killadhae | Thamizhan | Sung with co-star, Priyanka Chopra |
| 2001 | Ennoda Laila | Badri | |
| 2000 | Mississippi Nadhi Kulunga | Priyamanavale | |
| 1999 | Thanganirathuku | Nenjinile | |
| 1998 | Roddula Oru | Periyanna | Vijay did playback singing for this song for Surya Sivakumar |
| 1998 | Juddadi Laila | Periyanna | Vijay did playback singing for this song for Surya Sivakumar |
| 1998 | Thammadikkira Styla Pathu | Periyanna | Vijay did playback singing for this song for Surya Sivakumar |
| 1998 | Kalathukku Oru Gana | Velai | Vijay did playback singing for this song for Vignesh |
| 1998 | Chandira Mandalathai | Nilaave Vaa | |
| 1998 | Nilave... Nilave | Nilaave Vaa | |
| 1998 | Mowriya Mowriya | Priyamudan | |
| 1997 | Oh Baby Baby | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | |
| 1997 | Akhila Akhila | Nerrukku Ner | |
| 1997 | Oormilaa Oormilaa | Once more | Vijay sung this song together with his mother Shoba |
| 1996 | Chicken Karae | Selva | |
| 1996 | Anjaam Number Bussil Yeri | Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen | |
| 1996 | Thiruppathy Ponaa Mottai | Maanbumigu Maanavan | |
| 1995 | Bomboi Party Shilpa Shetty | Coimbatore Maaple | |
| 1994 | Thottabettaa Rottu Melae | Vishnu | Vijay sung this song together with his mother Shoba |
| 1994 | Adadaa Alamelu Aavin Pasumpaalu | Deva | |
| 1994 | Koththagiri Kuppammaa | Deva | |
| 1994 | Bomboi City Sukkha Rotti | Rasigan |