List | Vijay Tamil Movies

Below is a categorized list of Vijay’s primary films as a hero (excluding child artist appearances):

Vijay’s screen debut occurred as a child artist in Vetri (1984) under his father, director S. A. Chandrasekhar. However, his lead debut came with Naalaiya Theerpu (1992) at the age of 18. Films of this period— Senthoorapandi (1993), Rasigan (1994), Deva (1995), Coimbatore Mappillai (1996)—established him as a dancer with boy-next-door charm. Most were action-family dramas, often scripted to highlight his youthful energy. While critically modest, these movies built his initial fanbase among rural and suburban youth. Notable titles include Vishnu (1995) and Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996). This phase was about survival and finding a foothold in a industry dominated by Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. vijay tamil movies list

Sura (2010), Kaavalan (2011), Velayudham (2011), Nanban (2012), Thuppakki (2012), Jilla (2014), Kaththi (2014), Puli (2015), Theri (2016), Bairavaa (2017), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Bigil (2019) Below is a categorized list of Vijay’s primary

Master (2021), Beast (2022), Varisu (2023), Leo (2023), The GOAT (2024) However, his lead debut came with Naalaiya Theerpu

Vijay’s recent filmography is defined by blockbuster budgets, social commentary, and deliberate positioning as a future political leader. Mersal (2017)—with its critique of GST and medical malpractice—became a phenomenon. Sarkar (2018) directly attacked electoral malpractice, leading to legal controversies. Master (2021), his post-pandemic comeback, blended juvenile home reform with stylish action. Beast (2022) was a mall-set action comedy, while Varisu (2023) returned to family melodrama. However, Leo (2023) and The GOAT (Greatest of All Time, 2024) represent his current phase: high-concept, pan-Indian collaborations with top directors (Lokesh Kanagaraj, Venkat Prabhu) that explicitly insert political messaging about corruption, education, and caste oppression. His upcoming Thalapathy 69 (rumored to be his last film before entering politics) signals the culmination of this journey—where cinema becomes a direct vehicle for political ascension.