Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, very famously known as Thalapathy Vijay, is one of the biggest talents in Tamil cinema. Born on June 22, 1974, in Chennai, he is the son of director S. A. Chandrasekar and playback singer Shoba Chandrasekar. Vijay made his debut in cinema as a child artist in 1984 under the directorial eye of his father in Vetri. Over the years, evidenced by a plethora of hit films, he grew into a box-office king, which makes him one of the highest-paid stars in Indian movies.
Given below are the Top 10 Vijay movies spanning from 1984 to 2025.
1. Poove Unakkaga (1996)
The turning point of Vijay’s career, Poove Unakkaga gave him scope for romantic action with emotional depth. The success of this movie set Vijay as a star with some leading men in Tamil cinema.
2. Ghilli (2004)
The biggest box-office hit of the early 2000s, Ghilli still remains the ideal action-romantic entertainer. Vijay became enormously popular in the role of Velu, a Kabaddi player, and the movie set numerous box office records.
3. Thuppakki (2012)
Thuppakki was a landmark action thriller directed by AR Murugadoss.The way Vijay brought Jagadish, an army officer out to destroy sleeper cells, to life was truly appreciated. Being a mass entertainer, the movie is considered one of his crowning achievements.
4. Mersal (2017)
Mersal had Vijay play triple roles, melding action, drama, and social commentary. The movie became a multitude of commercial successes and reinforced his rule at the box office.
5. Bigil (2019)
In Bigil, Vijay played two roles as Michael, a football coach, and Rayappan, a local don. The Sports-action drama mixed inspiring moments with mass entertainment to appeal to all audience members.
6. Master (2021)
Under Lokesh Kanagaraj direction, Master combined Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi in an action-drama. The character JD, the carefree professor turned reformer, struck a chord and kept the crowds rolling in post-pandemic.
7. Beast (2022)
An ultra-high-octane action drama with direction by Nelson Dilipkumar, Beast had Vijay portraying Veera Raghavan, a former RAW agent who saves the terrorists’ hostage victims. Action sequences and gorgeous music by Anirudh were instantaneous hits.
8. Leo (2023)
As a part of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s cinematic universe, Leo showed Vijay doing the dark role. This pan-Indian film was rightly named so with an excellent storyline and pacing, making it an all-time hit across various languages.
9. GOAT (2024)
A futuristic action drama to be executed by Venkat Prabhu, GOAT has become the biggest buzz among the audience due to the unique concept and style of visuals that are being employed, thus becoming one of the most anticipated films of Vijaying.
10. Thalapathy 69 (2025)
Hence, the film’s storyline is being kept under wraps to safeguard the image of the movie, with the intent to elevate Thalapathy 69 to a landmark status and another cherished achievement in the illustrious career of Vijay, and the fans eagerly await what would probably go down as one of the most memorable performances in his career.
Conclusion
Starting as a child actor in Vetri (1984) and going all the way down to his latest ventures, such as Thalapathy 69, Vijay’s filmography is a testament to his metamorphosis from a green actor to a cinematic legend. These Top 10 movies not only highlight his versatility but also cement his status as one of the greatest icons in Indian cinema.
