Thalaivasal Vijay
Thalaivasal Vijay | |
|---|---|
| Born | A. R. Vijayakumar 4 August 1962 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Children | 2 |
Thalaivasal Vijay (born A. R. Vijayakumar) is an Indian actor and dubbing artist.[1] He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. He also acted a few Telugu, and Hindi films.
Career
Vijay's debut film was Thalaivaasal (1992), which became part of his stage name in Tamil cinema following acclaim for his performance.[2] Other notable performances include Thevar Magan (1992) and Mahanadhi (1994). Vijay has performed in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. He has worked as a dubbing artist for actors in other languages and has featured in numerous television serials.[3]
He is noted for his character roles, especially in R. Sukumaran's 2010 Malayalam film Yugapurushan as Narayana Guru.[4] The actor is usually seen in negative and supporting roles.[5] Vijay, in his career spanning over 30 years, has appeared in more than 280 films.
Personal life
His children, AV Jayaveena and Jaywant Vijayakumar, used to be professional swimmers.[6]
Filmography
Tamil
1990s
2000s
2010s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | Thamizhmani | |
| Pen Singam | |||
| Siddhu +2 | Guest appearance | ||
| Kaila Kaasu Vaaila Dhosa | |||
| Jayamundu Bayamillai | |||
| 2011 | Payanam | Col. Jagadeesh | |
| Aayiram Vilakku | |||
| Marudhavelu | Special appearance | ||
| 2012 | Dhoni | Neurosurgeon | |
| Kadhal Paathai | |||
| Ooh La La La | Surya's father | ||
| 2013 | Anil | ||
| Thirumathi Thamizh | Vijay | ||
| Singam II | Sathya's father | ||
| Puthagam | Vasanth | ||
| 2014 | Ninaivil Nindraval | ||
| Vetri Selvan | Bashyam | ||
| Ramanujan | Sathiyapriya Rayar | ||
| Poojai | Kumaraswamy | ||
| Vingyani | |||
| Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | |||
| 2015 | Pulan Visaranai 2 | Advocate | |
| Anegan | Moorthy | ||
| En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Manimaaran | ||
| Kalai Vendhan | |||
| Apoorva Mahaan | Sai Baba | ||
| Sagaptham | Dinesh | ||
| Serndhu Polama | Grandfather | ||
| 2016 | Sowkarpettai | Shakthi's / Vetri's father | |
| Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai | Abdul Rahman | ||
| Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Pavithra's father | ||
| Andaman | |||
| Achamindri | Collector | ||
| 2017 | Brindavanam | Sandhya's father | |
| Vanamagan | Kavya's uncle | ||
| Sathura Adi 3500 | Perumal | ||
| Thupparivaalan | Madhavan | ||
| 2018 | Keni | Minister | |
| Kadal Kuthiraigal | Activist | ||
| Sei | Minister Rajarathinam | ||
| Bhaagamathie | Psychiatrist | ||
| 2019 | Gilli Bambaram Goli | ||
| Neerthirai | Kannan | ||
| NGK | Saghayam | ||
| Kaappaan | Santhosh | ||
| 100% Kadhal | Subramani | ||
2020s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mafia: Chapter 1 | Mugilan | |
| 2021 | Singa Paarvai | Commissioner Thangavel | |
| 2022 | D Block | Principal | |
| Yaanai | Jacob | ||
| Laththi | Ranganathan | ||
| 2023 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Saga | |
| Priyamudan Priya | |||
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Kathir's father | |
| DeAr | Shanmugam | [7] | |
| Romeo | Leela's father | [8] | |
| Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan | Raghavan | [9] | |
| Kadaisi Ulaga Por | Ramakrishnan "Central Ramki" | ||
| Orea Peachu Orea Mudivu | |||
| Once Upon A Time in Madras | Anitha's father | [10] | |
| 2025 | Vallan | Minister | |
| Enai Sudum Pani | Vijay | ||
| Jenma Natchathiram | Dr. Seeman | ||
| 3BHK | Sundar | ||
| Red Flower | Lucifer | [11] | |
| Madharaasi | Dr. Kannan | [12] | |
| Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa | Judge | ||
| 2026 | Anantha | Meenakshi's father | [13] |
| Fourth Floor | Krishnamoorthy | [14] | |
| TN 2026 | [15] | ||
| Charukesi | Senthil | [16] | |
| DC | Arasu | [17] | |
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Madhuranombarakattu | Kalki Parameswar | |
| 2004 | Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Periya Thevar | |
| 2010 | Yugapurushan | Sree Narayana Guru | |
| Shikkar | Rowther | ||
| 2011 | August 15 | DGP | |
| The Filmstaar | Sakhavu Raghavan | ||
| Teja Bhai & Family | Damodarji | ||
| Melvilasom | Colonel Surat Singh | ||
| Snehadaram | |||
| 2012 | Karmayogi | ||
| Achante Aanmakkal | |||
| Nidra | Madhava Menon (Raju's father) | ||
| Hero | Dharmarajan Master | ||
| Silent Valley | |||
| Matinee | Najeeb's father | ||
| The Hitlist | Robert | ||
| 2013 | Lokpal | Ramabhadran / PP | |
| Celluloid | Mudaliar | ||
| Breaking News Live | Adv. Surendra Menon | ||
| Bangles | DYSP Soloman | ||
| Radio | Doctor | ||
| Olipporu | |||
| North 24 Kaatham | Sreekumar | ||
| Oru Kudumba Chithram | Shanmukha Vel | ||
| Pigman | |||
| 2014 | Gamer | Abraham Koshi | |
| 2015 | Lavender | Joseph Tharakan | |
| Kanthari | Cameo | ||
| Oru New Generation Pani | |||
| 2016 | Campus Diary | ||
| 2017 | Vedham | ||
| 2018 | Captain | SP Rajashekaran | |
| Kinar | Minister | ||
| 2019 | Luca | Jayaram | |
| Kunjiramante Kuppayam | Raman | ||
| 2022 | Aaraattu | Varadaraja Venkatachalam | |
| 2023 | 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare | Variyankunnath Kunjahammad Haji | [18] |
| Within Seconds | Don | [19] | |
| Garudan | Colonel Philip George | [20] | |
| 2025 | The Protector | [21] | |
| TBA | Price of Police † | TBA | Post Production[22] |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Stri | Paddalu |
| 2005 | Nayakudu | Vadayar's henchman |
| 2006 | Neeku Naaku | |
| 2008 | Keka | Kiran's father |
| 2010 | Maro Charithra | Swapna's father |
| 2011 | Gaganam | Col. Jagadeesh |
| 2013 | Satya 2 | Prakash Rao |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Psychiatrist |
| 2019 | Yatra | Tulla Devender Goud |
| 2020 | V | Ramanujan |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | Scientist |
| Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali | Dr. James Kutty | |
| 2024 | Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad | K. M. Munshi |
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Junglee | Dipankar Nair | Uncredited |
| 2021 | Bell Bottom | P. V. Narasimha Rao | |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | scientist |
English
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Morning Raga | Swarnalata's husband |
As voice over artist
| Year | Film | For Whom | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ullaasam | Devan | |
| 1998 | Uyire | Aditya Srivastava | |
| 1999 | House Full | Surya (Telugu actor) | Police commissioner |
| Mudhalvan | Pugazhendhi's bodyguard | ||
| 2000 | Pandavas: The Five Warriors | Shakuni | |
| 2001 | Pandavar Bhoomi | Mukesh Tiwari | |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | J. D. Chakravarthy | |
| Gemini | Murali | ||
| Baba | Sayaji Shinde | ||
| 2003 | Magic Magic 3D | Tirlok Malik | Krishna |
| Nala Damayanthi | Bruno Xavier | Ivan | |
| Arasu | Murali | ||
| 2005 | Ghajini | Pradeep Rawat | |
| 2009 | Vettaikaaran | Srihari | Devaraj |
| 2012 | Vettai | Ashutosh Rana | Annaachi |
| 2013 | Aarambam | Atul Kulkarni | |
| 2014 | Jilla | Pradeep Rawat | |
| 2017 | Kadamban | Deepraj Rana | |
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | Babu Antony | |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Khottiga | |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Khottiga |
Television
Tamil
| Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Akashaya | Sun TV | |
| Aalavandhan Kolai Vazhakku | ||
| Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Raj TV | |
| Vidiyal Pudithu | ||
| Micro Thodargal - Othigai | ||
| Aaya | Vadivamma's husband | DD Podhigai |
| Azhagu | Palaniswamy | Sun TV |
| Fall | Dhivya's father | Disney+ Hotstar[23] |
| The Village | Jagan | Amazon Prime Video[24] |
| Resort | Nedumaran | JioHotstar |
Malayalam
| Title | Channel |
|---|---|
| Neelamala | DD Malayalam |
| Gopika | |
| Padavukal | |
| Anandharagam | Surya TV |
Awards
| Year | Title | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Special Jury Award - Yugapurushan | Kerala State Film Awards |
| 2012 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Karmayogi | 1st South Indian International Movie Awards |
| 2018 | Azhagu | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal for Best Father |
References
- ↑ "My aim is to win a national award, says actor Thalaivasal' Vijay". The Hindu. 2 November 2006. Archived from the original on 1 June 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ↑ Raman, Mohan V. (8 November 2014). "What's in a name?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 June 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ↑ "Actor Father, Swimmer Daughter, Cricketer Son-in-Law: Meet The 'Thalaivasal' Vijay Family". News 18. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ↑ "Way to go". The Hindu. 30 October 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (17 June 2012). "Actor of substance". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ↑ "Thalaivasal Vijay's daughter makes him proud". The Times of India. 16 January 2017.
- ↑ "Maja Wedding song from DeAr is out". Cinema Express. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ↑ "Romeo Trailer: Vijay Antony-starrer Promises Fun Ride To Win Over His Wife's Love". News18. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ↑ "Vijay Antony's Mazhai Pidikkatha Manidhan clears censorship formalities". Cinema Express. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ "Bharath's Once Upon A Time In Madras gets a release date". Cinema Express. 29 August 2024. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ↑ Vallavan, Prashanth (29 February 2024). "Vignesh to play duel roles in 'Red Flower'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ↑ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (25 August 2025). "Madharaasi trailer breakdown: 5 moments from the Sivakarthikeyan actioner that raise anticipation". Cinema Express. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Anantha Movie Review: Faith anthology for the already faithful". The Times of India.
- ↑ Kumar, Akshay (13 April 2025). "Actor Aari starrer Fourth Floor's first look out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ "Natty-starrer TN 2026's teaser released". IANS News. 2 April 2026.
- ↑ SV, Harshini (16 June 2026). "Charukesi Movie Review: A Melodious Tale That Struggles To Find Its Rhythm". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "'DC' movie review: Anirudh Ravichander goes berserk in Arun Matheswaran's slick but shallow bloodfest". The Hindu. 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Puzha Muthal Puzhavare To Hit The Silver Screen On March 3 This Year". News18. 25 February 2023. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ↑ "Trailer Of Indrans' Malayalam Movie Within Seconds Out; Watch Here". News18. 4 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "'Garudan' teaser: Suresh Gopi bashes up goons with a motorbike helmet". The Hindu. 26 June 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (29 April 2025). "Shine Tom Chacko-starrer The Protector gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "Miya George-Kalabhavan Shajon film titled Price of Police". Cinema Express. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ↑ "First look of Siddharth Ramaswamy's upcoming web series 'Fall' released". www.newindianexpress.com. 17 September 2022. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022.
- ↑ "Trailer of Arya's The Village is out". Cinema Express. 17 November 2023. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
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