Thalapathy Vijay: From Joseph to Commander, A Cinematic Journey to Politics
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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 10:24
Thalapathy Vijay: From Joseph to Commander, A Cinematic Journey to Politics
- •Born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar in Chennai, he is professionally known as Vijay and earned the title 'Thalapathy' (commander) from fans.
- •Began as a child artist in 1984, debuted as a lead in 1992, and achieved breakthrough success with *Poove Unakkaga* (1996).
- •Achieved immense popularity with hits like *Ghilli, Thuppakki, Leo*, becoming a bankable star in South Indian cinema.
- •Married Sangeetha Sornalingam, has two children; also known for his charity and social work.
- •*Jana Nayagan*, releasing in January 2026, is anticipated to be his final film before he enters politics.
Why It Matters: Thalapathy Vijay's journey from child artist to cinematic icon culminates with *Jana Nayagan* before politics.
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