Thalapathy Vijay’s 61st Birthday The journey from cinema to politics
Thalapathy Vijay Birthday South Indian cinema’s famous actor and pan-India icon Thalapathy Vijay is celebrating his 61st birthday today (June 22). Active in the film industry for more than three decades, Vijay has acted in more than 68 films and is now preparing to enter politics.
Vijay’s early life
Vijay’s real name is Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, and he was born on 22 June 1974. His father S.A. Chandrasekhar is a famous Tamil film director, while his mother Shobha Chandrasekhar is a playback singer. Vijay started his career as a child artist and at the age of 18, he played the lead role in the film ‘Naalay Theerpu’. After this he became the Thalapathy of South Indian cinema.
Ladder of success
Hero of hit films
Vijay gave brilliant performances in successful films like ‘Rajavin Pervaile’, ‘Minsara Kanna’, ‘Shahjahan’, and ‘Beast’. His 2023 film ‘LEO’ rocked the box office. Apart from this, ‘GOAT’ (The Greatest of All Time) also mesmerized the audience. Now all eyes are on his next film ‘Jana Nayakan’.
Step into politics
Will make a splash in politics
After the film ‘Jana Nayakan’, Vijay is planning to enter politics completely. He announced the establishment of his political party ‘Tamil Nadu Vitri Kazhagam’ (TVK) in February 2024. The party’s flag and election symbol have also been released. His goal is to win the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Personal Life
Personal Life
Vijay’s love story is no less than a film. He married his fan Sangeeta who lives in the UK. One day Sangeeta came to meet Vijay on his shooting set, and this is where their love started. Vijay’s father himself called Sangeeta home and proposed marriage to her, which she immediately accepted. The two got married on 25 August 1999 and have two children, Sanjay and Divya.