Vijay, born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on 22 June 1974 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India, is a multifaceted personality known for his contributions as an actor, singer, and politician. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, with his father S. A. Chandrasekhar being a film director and his mother Shoba Chandrasekhar a playback singer, Vijay's journey in the world of cinema began at a tender age. Starting as a child actor in the 1984 Tamil film Vetri, Vijay's early career included roles in movies like Kudumbam, Vasantha Raagam, and Naan Sigappu Manithan alongside Rajinikanth. However, it was his lead role in Naalaiya Theerpu in 1992 that marked a turning point. Over the years, he showcased his versatility with films like Poove Unakkaga, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, Thulladha Manamum Thullum, Kushi, and Friends. In 1998, Vijay was honored with the Kalaimaamani award by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The early 2000s saw him achieve unprecedented succ...