Ilayathalapathy Vijay Profile

Actor Name	Vijay
Actor Full Name	Joseph Vijay
Family	S.A. Chandrasekharan-Father, Shobha Chandrasekharan-Mother, Sangeetha- wife, Sanjay -Son
Date of birth	June 22nd , 1974
First Film	Naalaiya Theerppu in Tamil
Awards	Kalaimamani award in 1998, Tamil nadu state Best Hero award in 1997 for Kaadhalukku Mariyadhai.
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar is an Indian film actor. Vijay began his career doing minor roles as a child artist in the Tamil cinema industry, while also attending a theatre for stage plays, to follow his dream to act. After five years of minor and unnoticed roles in Tamil language films, he gained Indian cinema’s attention in 1996 by playing the role of Raja in Poove Unakkaga.  His first blockbuster and since then Vijya has acted in over forty Indian films, with his main intention being Tamil language ventures, earning him the prestigious title of Ilayathalapathy in 1996. The title name is now mentioned in the credits of all his projects. Vijay is currently the third most popular Indian actor of Tamil origin in the world after, senior actors, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth.   He comes from a family which has strong experience in the film industry. S. A. Chandrasekar, his father, is a popular director and mother Shobha is an accomplished playback singer. He performs predominantly in leading roles in high-budget and major studio films, ranging from romantic comedies and drama to science fiction and action thrillers. His most popular films include Poove Unakkaga in 1996, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai in 1997, Ghilli in 2004, and Pokkiri in 2007. Vijay made his debut as a child in the film, vetri. His first film, as hero, was Naalaya Theerpu. Vijay hit films like poove Unakkaga, Love Today, Nerrukku Ner, Once More, Kadhalukku Mariyathai, Ninaithen Vandhai, Endrendrum Kadhal and Thulladha Manamum Thullum have, one after the other, helped him to established himself as the next Tamil Super Star. Vijay has also appeared in several commercial like Coca-Cola & Sunfeast Milky Magic Biscuit. Vijay is the youngest actor to have won the MGR award from the Tamil Nadu Gouvernment and Kalaimamani award. Vijay latest hits include Khushi, Priyamanavale, Madhuray, Ghilli and Pokkiri which directed by Prabhu Deva, is declared a blockbuster in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Vijay Velayudham Movie Cast

Vijay’s 52nd movie has been titled as Velayudham and it is being directed by Jeyam Raja. Now details about the cast and crew of the movie has out finally. Velayudham is being produced by Ravichandran who has earlier produced Kamal Haasan’s “Dasavatharam’ and Surya starrer “Vaaranam Aayiram’.
Genelia D’Souza and Kajal Aggarwal is said be Vijay’s heroine in the film Velayudham . Subramanium Swathi will play Vijay’s sister role. Harris Jayaraj will score music for the film.
Velayudham Movie Cast:

Cast: Vijay, Genelia D’Souza, Kajal Aggarwal, Swathi
Directed by: M. Raja
Produced by: Venu Ravichandran
Written by: M. Raja
Music by: Harris Jayaraj

Triple offer from Vijay

Vijay is at an important cross road now. With controversies and criticisms mounting Ilaya Thalapathi has finally decided to put everything to rest and make every body happy.

As the first step Vijay has decided to release three films this year to make the theatre owners happy. Siddique's ‘Kaavalkaran’ is 60% complete and is generating good trade talk so far. ‘Jayam’ Raja is also ready for ‘Velayudham’ and there will be an official announcement next week.

Also there is news about Vijay giving his consent to do the remake of ‘3-Idiots’ in Tamil. It’s likely that Vijay will announce this at the launch function of ‘Velayudham’.

With these sudden developments the theatre owners are convinced and are ready for Vijay films again.

Box Office

Chennai Box Office Collections from May 21st 2010 to May 23rd 2010

Cast: Vijay, Tamannah Direction: SP Rajkumar Music: Mani Sharma Production: Sangili Murugan

Vijay’s four-fights, two-songs, and five-emotional scenes routine takes a different setting in Sura. But for others, this movie is a manifestation of his other potboilers. Trade Talk: Not gung-ho about the returns. What with promising movies releasing back to back at the box office, Sura is not able to stand the test of time. Public Talk: Nobody seems to be taking this shark seriously. No. Weeks Completed: 3 No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 93 Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 47% Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 9,62,337 Total collections in Chennai: Rs.3.22 Crore Verdict: Average

‘POO’ PARVATHY’S ROLE IN THE VIJAY-STARRER

Who gets to bag this sister role remains the million dollar question in Kollywood. While some sources say that Saranya Mohan is under consideration, a few others point to ‘Poo’ Parvathy.

	The actress impressed the movie buffs with her exemplary performance in Poo but did not take up any offers in Kollywood due to unsuitable roles coming her way. Looks like Parvathy also has a strong chance of bagging this character.

Sura - A familiar fish

Expectations were great, grand and splendid for 'Sura'. This being Vijay's 50th film and it brings together Vijay, Tamannah and Vadivelu for the first time. Directed by S P Rajakumar, 'Sura' as the title suggests is a movie that is set in a fishing hamlet and the actor playing a good Samaritan to usher welfare in the lives of fisher folk.

A movie which underlines the political aspirations and ambitions of Vijay is a big one for his fans for he is achieving a milestone - completing his golden jubilee movie. A mass hero known for his big box office collections, the actor has a known path that he traverses in the recent times. 'Sura' too is no different. He is literally the one-man army who romances, fights, tries humour and challenges the baddie only to emerge triumphant in the end.

Interestingly, the actor has this time chosen to join hands with S P Rajakumar who has made a name for himself doing comedy films and that too with Vadivelu in the team. The trio has ensured that it is a light-hearted fare, right from the word go with enough thrills and spills.

'Sura' is a story that is set in Yaazh Nagar, a fishermen hamlet in coastal Tamil Nadu. The name of the place has a lot of political significance with the recent political turmoil over the ethnic strife in the neighbouring Sri Lanka. Sura (Vijay) is born and brought up here and he is obviously the darling of the masses in the area.

He, in the company of his friend (Vadivelu), who is another fisher folk, brings the roof down in laughter. Their one-liners are hilarious. Meanwhile, our hero comes across young bubbly Poornima (Tamannah) who chooses to end her life unable to cope with the death of her pet dog.

Slowly, as expected she gets attracted towards Sura thanks to his good deeds. Finally romance blossoms between them. When things seem to go well, trouble enters in the form of a greedy and corrupt Minister Samuthira Raja (Dev Gill). He wants to usurp the land where these fishermen live. His attempts to take away the wealth is resisted by Sura. They cross swords with each other.

The Minister hatches a conspiracy to bump off Sura with the help of his Ministerial post and authority and unleashes cops against him. But a man of guts and determination, he takes on them single-handedly. Who emerges the winner is the climax? Please watch the movie for the answer!

Vijay is as usual cool, bubbly and enthusiastic. He is energetic and a livewire on screen. He seems to have begun from where he left in 'Vettaikkaran'. He utters punch lines with indirect thrust on his political aspirations. However at many places, the actor reminds his earlier films from 'Pokkiri' to 'Kuruvi' to 'Vettaikkaran'. Tamannah is as usual cool and bubbly. She appears right there to romance and to dance for a couple of songs on screen.

Vadivelu is a real scene stealer as ‘Umbrella’. His body language, one-liners, punch lines and wits evoke instant laughter. He seems to share a good chemistry with Vijay. Riyaz Khan, Ilavarasu among others do their part well. The movie’s baddie in Dev Gill wins all accolades. He is menacing all through.

Mani Sharma knows the pulse and taste of Vijay-fans as he has loaded the film with tracks that are racy and riveting from the word go. Produced by Sangili Murugan and presented by Sun Pictures, the movie is more targeted at Vijay fans and has scenes to appease them.

Sura- Strictly for Vijay fans.

Vijay, 'Velayudham', Nehru Stadium

The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai has of late become a preferred destination of biggies in Kollywood to host film-related functions in the sprawling structure, which could house thousands at a time.

And now, Aascar Ravichandran, producer of Vijay's 52nd film tentatively titled 'Velayudham', is planning to hold the movie's launch function at the stadium, in the presence of big guns of the industry.

Remember Ravichandran conducted the audio launch function of Kamal Haasan's K S Ravikumar directed 'Dasavatharam' in the same place, and the event was attended by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and Jackie Chan among others.

It is said that the launch of the movie directed by 'Jayam' Raja would be held at the Nehru Stadium by June and those at Aascar are busy making arrangements for the grand event.

Genelia bags Vijay film

Genelia wasn’t lucky when she landed in Kollywood few years ago. Today she may not be counted in the ranks of Priyanka Chopra or Katrina Kaif in Bollywood but Genelia is still a charming favourite for many. Recently her success in Bollywood was repeated in Kollywood also. Her last film in Tamil 'Santosh Subramaniam' was a super hit and her jinx in Kollywood was broken for ever.

Her second round in Kollywood is gaining momentum. After the success of ‘Santosh Subramaniam’ she bagged ‘Uthamaputhiran’ opposite Dhanush and now she has got an even bigger film.

‘Jayam’ Raja who gave Genelia her first hit in Tamil has signed her for his film with Vijay. Vijay's 52nd film which is tentatively titled 'Velayudham' will be her next big thing. ‘Jayam’ Raja was particular that Genelia play the role because of her bubbly attitude which the character also wants very much. This is Genelia’s second film opposite Vijay after ‘Sachin’.

Who’s that Vijay girl?

The works for Vijay's new film ‘Velayudham’ directed by ‘Jayam’ Raja is silently progressing even as Vijay is busy with ‘Kaavalkaran’. A grand launching ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium is also being worked out by Aascar Ravichandran of Aascar films.

Meanwhile the gripping buzz at the moment is the choice of heroines. Sources close to the film say ‘Velayudham’ will have two heroines and there are three girls under discussion. Genelia who earlier did ‘Sachin' with Vijay, Hansika Motwani who has become a hot heroine even before the release her first Tamil film ‘Mappillai’ opposite Dhanush and Kajal Agarwal who is high on the priority list after ‘Mahadheera’.

‘Jayam’ Raja is likely to announce the final cast as early as this month end.

Madhi to shoot Vijay

Cameraman Madhi who started off with ‘Punnagai Desam’ is going from strength to strength. He has done a variety of films of different genre to showcase his ability. Oru Kalluriyin Kadhai, Ninaithale, Silambattam are some of Madhi's earlier films.

Films like Veyil and Nepali brought feathers to the cap of Madhi. And with ‘Paiyaa’ Madhi has become one of the hot shot cameramen in demand.

Now Madhi is in the big league after ‘Jayam’ Raja signing him to shoot Vijay in ‘Velayudham’. After Karthi, Madhi has got the opportunity to work with another major star. ‘Naan Mahaan Alla’ will be Madhi’s second film with Karthi.

Vijay is Siddique's actor

After a long time a Vijay film is progressing without his regular codes in place. Heavy mettle intro song, punch dialogues, flying villains etc are put on the side by Siddique in ‘Kaavalkaran’, sources say.

With criticisms from all over for his regular routine flicks of late Ilaya Thalapathi Vijay has finally given into his director. In ‘Kaavalkaran’ it is the director who is calling the shots, they say. There won’t be a intro song elevating hero to a super hero or punch dialogues at the wrong places or villains flying all over at a breath of the hero in ‘Kaavalkaran’.

So as clay in the hands of God Vijay has submitted himself into the hands of Siddique. The sudden shift of attitude may be surprising for many but all Vijay lovers are seeing this as a change for the better.

After the earlier Siddique-Vijay combo ‘Friends’ is an all time classic. We expect them to repeat the feat.