Thalapathy Vijay, who is a mainstay in the Tamil film industry, has put out great performances for almost four decades. In fact, from the day of his debut to his recent blockbusters, this set of ten films, which he has been a part of, stands out for its impact, popularity, and also for how they have stood the test of time.
1. Vetri (1984)
Vijay’s entry into the film world was as a child actor in a family drama, which was directed by his father, S. A. Chandrasekhar. That was the start of his film career.
2. Poove Unakkaga (1996)
In a breakthrough role, this romantic drama saw Vijay’s first major recognition, and in which he established himself as a bankable leading man.
3. Ghilli (2004)
Ghili, which went on to become a huge commercial success, saw Vijayestablishe himself as a mass action hero.
4. Thuppakki (2012)
This action thriller with an edge-of-the-seat plot and high-energy action sequences redefined Vijay’s screen image and became a landmark in Tamil cinema.
5. Kaththi (2014)
In the mix of action and social issues, Kaththi addressed farmers’ problems at large and also did very well in terms of entertainment. Vijay’s dual role was a hit.
6. Mersal (2017).
In the role of Vijay tripled up in this film, which also had mass appeal and a social message on the healthcare issue. This movie became the highest box office hit of that time in Tamil cinema.
7. Master (2021)
Released during the pandemic, Master brought out the masses to the theaters. Vijay’s head on head with Vijay Sethupathi was the main attraction.
8. Leo (2023)
Action-packed drama from Lokesh Kanagaraj, which saw Leo break box office records all over the world and become Vijay’s most global work.
9. The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) (2024)
large-scale production that balanced between action and emotion, GOAT saw Vijay in a very different role, which won over both fans and critics.
10. Jana Nayagan (2025) — Coming soon.
Set as the last film that Vijay was to do before entering politics and also the one that he poured his heart into, Jana Nayagan is what all his fans will remember him by, which also marks the end of an era of his film career.
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