From a 10-year-old child actor in 1984 to Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister in 2026 — 32 years, 69 films and a body of work that defined a generation of Tamil cinema.
All-Time Greats
Dir: Dharani · Music: Vidyasagar
The film that made Vijay a superstar. Mass entertainer with the iconic "Appadi Podu" song. Broke all Tamil box office records of its time.
Dir: Prabhu Deva · Music: Vidyasagar
Cemented Vijay as Tamil Nadu's #1 mass entertainer. Redefined the mass hero genre. Record-breaking run at the box office.
Dir: A.R. Murugadoss · Music: Harris Jayaraj
Vijay as an army intelligence officer fighting terrorism. Intelligent mass entertainer that combined substance with style.
Dir: A.R. Murugadoss · Music: Anirudh
Vijay's most political film before politics. Addressed corporate exploitation of farmers. A genuine social statement wrapped in mass entertainment.
Dir: Atlee · Music: A.R. Rahman
Landmark film tackling healthcare corruption. Drew national controversy for dialogues on GST. Vijay's refusal to cut scenes was a defining moment. A.R. Rahman's music was extraordinary.
Dir: Atlee · Music: A.R. Rahman
Vijay coaches a women's football team. Powerful message on women's empowerment. Broke Vijay's own records. A.R. Rahman's "Singappenney" became iconic.
Dir: Lokesh Kanagaraj · Music: Anirudh
Released during COVID pandemic. One of the first major theatrical releases post-lockdown. Vijay vs Vijay Sethupathi — cinema's most anticipated face-off. Collected ₹250 crore worldwide.
Dir: Lokesh Kanagaraj · Music: Anirudh
Part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Vijay as a café owner with a hidden past. Collected over ₹600 crore worldwide — Vijay's biggest ever box office collection.
1984 – 2026
Dir: T. Rajendran · Music: Ilaiyaraaja
Vijay's very first film appearance as a child actor at age 10. A small but significant beginning for Tamil cinema's future legend.
Dir: M. Rajesh · Music: Ilaiyaraaja
Second child role for young Vijay, a year before his lead debut. These early appearances built the foundation for one of Tamil cinema's greatest careers.
Dir: R. Sundarrajan · Music: Ilaiyaraaja
One of Vijay's earliest films as a child transitioning to lead roles. Family drama.
Dir: Vikraman · Music: Deva
Early hit. Vijay as a strong-willed youth. Vikraman's direction gave him emotional range.
Dir: R. Sundarrajan · Music: Deva
Romantic entertainer consolidating Vijay's popularity as a youth icon.
Dir: Suresh Krishna · Music: Deva
Action drama. Early big-budget attempt. Average box office.
Dir: Shankar Rathinam · Music: Deva
Romantic entertainer opposite Roja. Good songs and youthful energy.
Dir: S.A. Chandrasekhar · Music: Deva
Directed by his father S.A. Chandrasekhar. Strong family drama.
Dir: Sundar C · Music: Deva
Romantic action film. Memorable songs made it a commercial success.
Dir: Janaki Sounderajan · Music: Deva
Rural romantic entertainer. Coimbatore backdrop and catchy music worked well.
Dir: Vikraman · Music: Deva
One of the biggest hits of 1996. Emotional family romance. Vikraman-Vijay magic.
Dir: Kasthuri Raja · Music: S.A. Rajkumar
Rural drama set in a village. Moderate reception.
Dir: Manivannan · Music: Ilaiyaraaja
College drama with Vijay as a student hero. Average reception.
Dir: Vincent Selva · Music: Deva
Action drama with social theme. Average box office performance.
Dir: Kasthuri Raja · Music: Deva
Romantic tearjerker. Good music but moderate box office result.
Dir: Geetha Krishna · Music: Deva
Campus romantic hit. Catchy love story with memorable music.
Dir: Saran · Music: Deva
Romantic action entertainer. Successful commercial run.
Dir: Vasanth · Music: A.R. Rahman
Thriller with AR Rahman's score. National Award-winning performances.
Dir: Vikraman · Music: Deva
Blockbuster family romance. Vijay and Shalini — their most beloved pairing.
Dir: Kasthuri Raja · Music: Deva
Romantic drama. Good music but failed to create expected commercial impact.
Dir: Vikraman · Music: Deva
Emotional family drama. Vikraman signature sentiment. Good run.
Dir: P.G. Muthaiah · Music: S.A. Rajkumar
Romantic drama. Average reception despite pleasant music.
Dir: Ezhil · Music: Deva
Romantic entertainer with hit songs. Good box office run.
Dir: Vikraman · Music: Deva
Classic Vikraman romantic sentiment. Vijay's emotional depth stood out.
Dir: Fazil · Music: S.A. Rajkumar
Romantic thriller. Tamil remake of a Malayalam film. Moderate success.
Dir: Vikraman · Music: Deva
Family entertainer with comedy and sentiment. Prabhu Deva's dancing was a highlight.
Dir: Prashanth Muthuraman · Music: Deva
Romantic love story. Good music and lead pair chemistry.
Dir: S.J. Suryah · Music: Vidyasagar
Massive blockbuster. Campus romance with unforgettable music. Vijay reaches superstar status.
Dir: Fazil · Music: Deva
Romantic film. Vijay-Preity Zinta's charming chemistry. Good songs.
Dir: S.J. Suryah · Music: Vidyasagar
Friendship-love blockbuster. Sunny entertainer with chartbuster songs.
Dir: Bala · Music: Vidyasagar
Bala's mass commercial outing with Vijay. Strong performances. Major hit.
Dir: Vikraman · Music: Deva
Romantic entertainer. Vikraman-Vijay's fourth collaboration.
Dir: Majith · Music: Deva
Rural action entertainer. Vijay plays a village hero. Good commercial run.
Dir: Suresh Krishna · Music: Bharadwaj
Youth-against-corruption action film. Below-par box office result.
Dir: Boopathy Pandian · Music: Vidyasagar
Huge mass action blockbuster. Vijay at his commercial peak.
Dir: Vasanth · Music: Bharadwaj
Romantic thriller. 'Unnai Kaanadhu' became a timeless classic. Superb Bharadwaj music.
Dir: S.J. Suryah · Music: Srikanth Deva
Mass entertainer with social theme. Good commercial run.
Dir: Ramana · Music: Vidyasagar
Rural mass entertainer. Vijay-Jyothika chemistry was a highlight. Major hit.
Dir: Vikraman · Music: Deva
Romantic action film. Vikraman-Vijay fifth collaboration.
Dir: Dharani · Music: Vidyasagar
Legendary all-time blockbuster. Tamil remake of Telugu Okkadu. Iconic whistle moments.
Dir: Boopathy Pandian · Music: Srikanth Deva
Action film with dual role. Below expectations at box office.
Dir: Boopathy Pandian · Music: Vidyasagar
Rural mass hit. Naan Avan Illai became one of Vijay's most recognisable songs.
Dir: John Mahendran · Music: Deva
Romantic comedy. Light entertainer with hit songs.
Dir: N. Rajasekar · Music: D. Imman
Vijay in a brief guest appearance alongside Vikram in this action film.
Dir: Boopathy Pandian · Music: Vidyasagar
Mass action blockbuster. Vijay as a bold hero fighting for the poor. Huge hit.
Dir: Ramana · Music: Vidyasagar
Full mass blockbuster. Vijay at his commercial peak in the mid-2000s.
Dir: Prabhu Deva · Music: Vidyasagar
All-time mass blockbuster. Tamil remake of Telugu Pokiri. Vijay's biggest mass persona.
Dir: S.J. Suryah · Music: A.R. Rahman
Romantic drama with AR Rahman music. Didn't connect commercially.
Dir: Dharani · Music: Vidyasagar
Action entertainer. Vijay-Trisha again. Good mass run.
Dir: Prabhu Deva · Music: Vidyasagar
Mass action entertainer directed by Prabhu Deva. Solid box office run.
Dir: Babu Sivan · Music: Vijay Antony
Massive blockbuster. Vijay as a powerful cop. Vijay Antony's music was a mega hit.
Dir: S.P. Rajkumar · Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Biggest flop in Vijay's career. Despite Yuvan's music, the film failed to deliver.
Dir: Boopathy Pandian · Music: Vijay Antony
Bodyguard action entertainer. Fresh Vijay Antony music. Good commercial run.
Dir: Jayam Raja · Music: G.V. Prakash Kumar
Mass blockbuster. Vijay as a superhero with a powerful social message.
Dir: Shankar · Music: Harris Jayaraj
Tamil remake of 3 Idiots directed by Shankar. Massive blockbuster.
Dir: A.R. Murugadoss · Music: G.V. Prakash Kumar
Army action blockbuster. Murugadoss-Vijay first super hit. Vidyut Jammwal as villain.
Dir: Suraj · Music: G.V. Prakash Kumar
Mass action with Vijay playing a don. Good commercial run.
Dir: R.T. Neason · Music: D. Imman
Mass entertainer. Vijay-Mohanlal face-off drew huge crowds.
Dir: A.R. Murugadoss · Music: Anirudh Ravichander
Dual role blockbuster. Strong farmer welfare message. Anirudh Ravichander's Vijay debut.
Dir: Chimbu Deven · Music: D.S.P. Thaman
Fantasy action big budget. Failed to deliver. One of Vijay's rare disappointments.
Dir: Atlee · Music: G.V. Prakash Kumar
Family mass blockbuster. Vijay as a cop-father. Atlee-Vijay blockbuster debut. Record opening.
Dir: Bharathan · Music: S.S. Thaman
Mass action entertainer. Decent first week, average total run.
Dir: Atlee · Music: A.R. Rahman
Triple role blockbuster. AR Rahman music. Powerful message on healthcare and GST.
Dir: A.R. Murugadoss · Music: A.R. Rahman
Political mass blockbuster. Vijay as NRI returning to fight corruption. Record opening day.
Dir: Atlee · Music: A.R. Rahman
Women's football blockbuster. Dual role. Verithanam went viral worldwide.
Dir: Lokesh Kanagaraj · Music: Anirudh Ravichander
Pandemic release that shattered records. Epic Vijay vs Vijay Sethupathi face-off.
Dir: Nelson · Music: Anirudh Ravichander
Hostage action thriller. Strong opening week. Nelson Dilipkumar's quirky direction.
Dir: Vamshi Paidipally · Music: S. Thaman
Family drama — Vijay as heir to a business empire. Sankranti blockbuster.
Dir: Lokesh Kanagaraj · Music: Anirudh Ravichander
LCU action thriller. Intense Vijay performance. Lokesh Kanagaraj Universe.
Dir: Venkat Prabhu · Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Vijay's final film before politics. Multi-timeline action with dual role. Grand cinema farewell.
Dir: A.R. Murugadoss · Music: A.R. Rahman
Final film — released after entering politics. Closes his cinema chapter with a message of democracy and people power.
The Man Behind the Movies
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