​From Debut to Blockbusters: Actor Vijay’s on-screen avatars as ‘Vijay’​

Actor Vijay, fondly known as "Thalapathy" by his fans, has delivered numerous blockbuster films over the decades. While his on-screen characters have donned a variety of names, there have been several occasions when he played a character sharing his real name — Vijay. Here's a quick look at 5 such memorable films where Vijay portrayed 'Vijay' on screen.

Vijay made his debut as a lead actor with this film, directed by his father S.A. Chandrasekhar. Interestingly, his character was also named Vijay, marking the beginning of a trend.

A romantic thriller that helped Vijay gain traction among the youth, Rasigan saw him once again play a character named Vijay, a college student smitten by love.

Vijay played a complex character named Vijay who entered into a contract marriage. The film explored themes of love, commitment, and transformation, earning critical acclaim.

One of Vijay’s biggest hits, Theri featured him as an honest cop named Vijay Kumar IPS. The dual identity (he also goes by Joseph Kuruvilla) gave fans both the action-packed hero and the emotional father figure a role that resonated widely.