Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born on June 22, 1974), better known mononymously as Vijay, is a Tamil film actor. He is the son of film producer and director S. A. Chandrasekhar.After performing uncredited roles as a child actor in films produced by his father, he made his film debut as a lead role actor in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu. Since then, he acted in several films of action and romance genres. He has also worked as a playback singer in most of his films.
Career
Vijay debuted as a lead actor in the 1992 film Naalaya Theerpu, also produced by his father.In 1997, he starred in Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen he earned him a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.Vijay has starred in several romance and action films, including the commercially successful films Poove Unakkaga (1996), Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), Kushi (2000), Priyamaanavale (2000), Ghilli (2004), and Pokkiri (2007).
Movies
Thalaiva ( Tamil - 2013) Yovaan: Adyayam Onru ( Tamil - 2012) Vaalu ( Tamil - 2012) Thuppakki ( Tamil - 2012) View All Movies
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Major Achievements
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai(1997)- Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
Thirupaachi(2005)-Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
Personal Life
Vijay married Sangeetha Sornalingam of Sri Lankan Tamil decent on August 25, 1999. They have two children, a son Jason Sanjay born in 2000 in London, and a daughter Divya Saasha born in 2005 in Chennai.
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