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He is born to S.A.Chandrasekara, a producer, writer and director and Shoba Chandrashekara, and married his wife Sangeetha in August 1999. He has two children, a son, Jason Sanjay, born in 2000, and a daughter, Divya Saasha, born in 2005. He dropped out of ], ], while trying to achieve a bachelor's degree in Visual Communications. | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| He made his debut at the age of 18 |
He made his debut as hero at the age of 18 in the film ''Naalaya Theerpu'' in 1992. His second movie, ''Senthoorapandi'', released one year later. Later on, at the age of twenty, he had his first successful release, ''Rasigan''. Many low-budget masala movies followed, among them ''Rajavin Parvaiyile'' where he co-starred with ]. While he was filming ''Minsara Kanna'' in 1999, he married Sangeetha. | ||
| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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In some of his movies, Vijay is also playback singer. Most of his tracks are of folk genre. They include: | ||
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| * Besides salary, Vijay also gets distribution rights of his films in the district of |
* Besides salary, Vijay also gets distribution rights of his films in the district of Chennai | ||
| * Since his marriage, he regularly goes to Europe on a long vacation after finishing a movie and recording sessions. Accordingly, he went overseas after completing ''Minsara Kanna'', ''Kushi'', ''Badhri'', ''Youth'', ''Pudhiya Geethai'', ''Madhurey'', ''Sachein'' and ''Aathi''. | * Since his marriage, he regularly goes to Europe on a long vacation after finishing a movie and recording sessions. Accordingly, he went overseas after completing ''Minsara Kanna'', ''Kushi'', ''Badhri'', ''Youth'', ''Pudhiya Geethai'', ''Madhurey'', ''Sachein'' and ''Aathi''. | ||
| * He has been issued indefinite red card by distributors and exhibitors associations until settlement of huge losses, amounting to over Rs.200 million (~ 4.3 million US dollar), from ''Aathi'' which has emerged as the biggest flop in Vijay's career since '']'' in 2003. | |||
| *Following his non-appearance despite 3 summons of the Arcot Magistrate's Court regarding the controversial scenes in '']'' insulting lawyer fraternity, Vijay has been issued an arrest warrant on ] 2006. Hundreds of lawyers had earlier gone on strike throughout Tamil Nadu burning effigies of Vijay and filed defamation suits in 30 districts in early 2006. | |||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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| Born | June 22, 1974 Chennai, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Website | http://www.ilayathalapathyvijay.com |
Joseph Vijay is a Tamil actor, born June 22, 1974. He is affectionately known as Ilaya Thalapathy among his fans, which literally means Young General and is credited onscreen as such. He has appeared in a large number of movies and is as well an ambassador for various brands.
Personal Life
He is born to S.A.Chandrasekara, a producer, writer and director and Shoba Chandrashekara, and married his wife Sangeetha in August 1999. He has two children, a son, Jason Sanjay, born in 2000, and a daughter, Divya Saasha, born in 2005. He dropped out of Loyola College, Chennai, while trying to achieve a bachelor's degree in Visual Communications.
Career
He made his debut as hero at the age of 18 in the film Naalaya Theerpu in 1992. His second movie, Senthoorapandi, released one year later. Later on, at the age of twenty, he had his first successful release, Rasigan. Many low-budget masala movies followed, among them Rajavin Parvaiyile where he co-starred with Ajith. While he was filming Minsara Kanna in 1999, he married Sangeetha.
Awards
- Tamil Nadu state's Best Actor award for Kadhalukku Mariyadhai in 1997.
- Dinakaran Best Actor Award in 2004 for Ghilli.
Filmography
Musical Recordings
In some of his movies, Vijay is also playback singer. Most of his tracks are of folk genre. They include:
| Year | Album Name | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Vaadi Vaadi Kaipadaatha CD | Sachein |
| 2005 | Podaango Podaango | Bhagavathy |
| 2002 | Hot Party | Thanizhan |
| 2001 | Ennoda Laila | Bhadri |
| 2000 | Mississippi Nadhi | Priyamanavaley |
| 1999 | Thanga Niraththukku | Nenjiniley |
| 1998 | Akkuthe Akkuthe | Nilaave Vaa |
| 1998 | Chandhira mandalathai | Nilaave Vaa |
| 1997 | O Baby Baby | Kaadhalukku Mariyaadhai |
| 1997 | Anjaam number | Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen |
| 1996 | Chicken curry | Selva |
| 1996 | Thiruthani Ponaa | Maanbumighu Maanavan |
| 1996 | Bombay Party | Coimbatore Maapillae |
| 1995 | Doddabetta Rottumela | Vishnu |
| 1994 | Kothagiri | Deva |
| 1994 | Oru Kaditham | Deva |
| 1994 | Bombay city | Rasigan |
Trivia
- Besides salary, Vijay also gets distribution rights of his films in the district of Chennai
- Since his marriage, he regularly goes to Europe on a long vacation after finishing a movie and recording sessions. Accordingly, he went overseas after completing Minsara Kanna, Kushi, Badhri, Youth, Pudhiya Geethai, Madhurey, Sachein and Aathi.
- He has been issued indefinite red card by distributors and exhibitors associations until settlement of huge losses, amounting to over Rs.200 million (~ 4.3 million US dollar), from Aathi which has emerged as the biggest flop in Vijay's career since Puthiya Geethai in 2003.
- Following his non-appearance despite 3 summons of the Arcot Magistrate's Court regarding the controversial scenes in Sivakasi insulting lawyer fraternity, Vijay has been issued an arrest warrant on 10 June 2006. Hundreds of lawyers had earlier gone on strike throughout Tamil Nadu burning effigies of Vijay and filed defamation suits in 30 districts in early 2006.