– Co-starred legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan.

Some of Vijay's recent and upcoming films include:

: His final film before entering politics, directed by H. Vinoth. It is a political action drama where he reportedly plays a character named Thalapathy Vetri Kondan. The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)

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With Priyamudan and Friends , he transitioned into a star who could handle fight sequences and punch dialogues. Thirumalai (2003) was the turning point where the "mass hero" template was born.

– His first transition toward full-fledged, heavy masala action. The Masala Action Phenomenon (2003–2011)

During this phase, Vijay solidified his position as Kollywood's premier romantic and youth icon, delivering several musical blockbusters. – An action-romance flick.

– An action-drama centered on a reluctant underworld don.

Master showed his box office resilience post-COVID. Leo (2023) was his most stylized action film, confirming his ability to draw crowds across languages. GOAT (2024) experimented with VFX and time travel, while Jana Nayagan is expected to be his direct political entry vehicle.

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, known universally to millions of fans as , is one of the most influential mega-stars in the history of Indian cinema. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Vijay transformed himself from a romantic hero in the 1990s into an absolute box-office emperor and action icon.

– A romantic drama featuring Vijay as an aspiring filmmaker. Maane Thaene Peyane (1996) – A romance-centric drama. Selva (1996) – An action romance paired opposite Swathi.

– A fantasy-adventure film featuring an ensemble cast including Sridevi and Sudeep.

– Co-starred Malayalam superstar Mohanlal; a massive commercial success.

– Proof of his ability to anchor heavy social themes. His dual performance as a petty criminal and a social activist is deeply impactful.