Vijay is an Indian actor, singer, and producer. His full name is Joseph Vijay Chandrashekhar. He was born on 22 June 1974 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He was enrolled at Loyola College, Chennai, but did not complete his graduate degree. 

His father, SA Chandrashekhar was a film director. His mother, Shobha Chandrashekar is a singer. He has a sister, Vidya. 

He is married to Sangeeta Sornalingam. They have a son, Jason Sanjay, and a daughter, Divya Saasha. 

Vijay’s favourites

His hobbies include performing stunts, dancing, and singing. 

He likes to eat chicken biryani. 

His favourite actors are Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Simran.

His favourite colours are blue and black. 

His favourite travelling destinations are London and Los Angeles. 

Interesting facts about Vijay 

In the year 1984, he worked as a child artist in the film ‘Vetri’ which was directed by his father. 

Vijay dropped out of college to pursue a career in acting. 

Each year on his birthday, he donates books to economically weaker students. 

Vijay’s first film as a lead actor

In 1992, Vijay appeared in his first major Tamil film as a lead actor in ‘Nalya Theerpu.’

He has been awarded with the title of ‘Manat Doctor’ by Dr MGR Medical University for his significant contribution to the Tamil film industry. 

Vijay has been the brand ambassador of famous companies like Coca-Cola, Sunfeast, Chennai Super Kings, Joyalukkas, and Tat DoCoMo. 

Vijay’s marriage

Vijay married Sangeeta on 25 August 1999. They are parents to a son, Jason Sanjay, and a daughter Divya Saasha. 

South Indian actors, Vikram and Surya are his close friends. 

Vijay’s filmography

Vijay’s popular films are, Theri (2016), Master (2021), Pokkiri (2007), Bigil (2019), Sarkar (2018), Velayudham (2011), Bagavathi (2002), Thirupaachi (2005), Kaththi (2014), Mersal (2017), Thuppaki (2012), Beast (2022), and Varisu (2023).

Vijay’s upcoming release

Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Leo’ is set to release in the theatres on 19 October 2023. His co-actors are Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Surya.