Ghilli To Master, 5 Thalapathy Vijay Films To Binge On His Birthday
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With a career spanning four decades, Thalapathy Vijay has become a cinematic icon, known for his whistle-worthy dialogues, powerful screen presence, and crowd-pulling performances.
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, aka Vijay Thalapathy, will turn 51 on June 22. Debuting in 1984 as a child artist, it was the 1992 film Naalaiya Theerpu that truly pushed Vijay into the limelight, and since then, there has been no looking back. With a career spanning four decades, Vijay has become a cinematic icon, known for his whistle-worthy dialogues, powerful screen presence and foot-tapping dance numbers.
As fans across the globe are gearing up to celebrate the birthday of South Indian cinema's beloved superstar, let's take a look back at his gleaming career. To mark Thalapathy's special day, binge-watch his most memorable performances that have defined his legendary career:
Ghilli (2004)
How can we not start Vijay's filmography with this blockbuster action thriller, Ghilli? Playing the role of Velu, a fearless Kabaddi player who rescues a girl from a ruthless villain, Vijay delivered a performance that served as a turning point in his career. The film blended athleticism, charm, and action in perfect harmony, making it a fan favourite to date. Trisha, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Pandu, Dhamu, Mayilsamy, and Ponnambalam also played key roles in the movie.
Theri (2016)
Directed by Atlee, Theri saw Vijay don the role of Joseph Kuruvilla, a seemingly ordinary man with a hidden past. On a mission to protect his daughter, Vijay's emotionally charged performance and action sequences struck a chord with audiences. Though the movie received a mixed response from critics, Vijay's fans showered love for it and pushed it into the Rs 200 crore club. The 2016 crime thriller also featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson.
Mersal (2017)
Atlee and Vijay Thalapathy's collaboration has given fans some spectacular films and Mersal is one of those. For the first time in his career, Vijay portrayed three characters—a magician, a doctor and a village messiah—in this Tamil action thriller. With its gripping narrative, star-studded cast, and socially relevant themes, Mersal further cemented his status as a crowd-puller. Besides Thalapathy Vijay, the star-studded ensemble included SJ Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Nithya Menen.
Thuppakki (2012)
DYK the slick narrative and Vijay's sharp performance inspired the Bollywood remake Holiday, starring Akshay Kumar? This action thriller, directed by AR Murugadoss, features Vijay as an undercover intelligence officer who battles the deadly terrorists to dismantle a terrorist sleeper cell in Mumbai. The film also starred Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyan, Vidyut Jammwal, and Jayaram, who play significant roles in this riveting action.
Vijay's first film after the COVID-19 lockdown, Master, was a cinematic event that ended up being a smash hit at the box office. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the crime drama featured Vijay as a college professor with a drinking issue up against Bhavani, a gangster, played by Vijay Sethupathi. Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the film grossed over Rs 150 crore and reaffirmed Vijay's box office dominance.
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