Vijay is an Indian film actor who has acted in over 60 films. He is one of the highest-paid actors in India and has won numerous awards for his performances. Vijay is known for his roles in action films and is often referred to as “Thalapathy” by his fans.
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Interesting Facts About Vijay
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- Vijay is an ardent fan of Rajnikanth and landed his first opportunity as a lead actor after an audition where he quoted a famous line from Rajnikanth’s hit film ‘Annamalai’.
- Vijay is very fond of his sister, Vidhya Chandrasekhar, who passed away at the age of two.
- It changed him a lot as a person and he has done many philanthropic activities in her memory.
- Even his production house – VV Productions stands for Vidhya-Vijay Productions.
- Vijay made a cameo appearance in Akshay Kumar’s ‘Rowdy Rathore’ that was directed by Prabhu Deva. Interestingly, it was Akshay Kumar who then remade his movie ‘Thuppakki’ as ‘Holiday’ in Hindi.
- Except perhaps Allu Arjun, Vijay is the only Non-Malayali actor who enjoys an immense fan following in the state of Kerala. His dubbed movies outperform many straight Malayalam movies.
- Vijay has been awarded the Kalaimamani – which is one of the highest honors in the field of art in Tamil Nadu which he received in just 6 years of entering the film industry.
- He was also honored with a doctorate from the prestigious MGR University.
- In his filmy career of 25 years and around 60 movies, Vijay introduced nearly 20 directors to the Tamil Film Industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fast answers to common questions about Vijay. See full bio sections below or submit a correction if something’s inaccurate.
How old is Vijay?
Vijay is 51 years old (born June 22, 1974).
What is Vijay's height?
Vijay is 1.77 meters (5 feet 10 inches) tall.
What is Vijay's net worth in 2026?
Vijay's net worth is estimated at $53 Million USD (₹450.50 Crore INR approx.) in 2026.
Who is Vijay's wife?
Vijay is married to Sangeeta Sornalingam (m. 1999).
Does Vijay have children?
Yes, Vijay has 2 children: Jason Sanjay and Divya Shasha.
What is Vijay's zodiac sign?
Vijay's zodiac sign is Cancer (born June 22).
Where does Vijay live?
Vijay lives at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What was Vijay's first movie or album?
Vijay's debut was Naalaiya Theerpu.
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This profile was researched by Aditee Singhi using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.