: Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, featuring a clash between Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi. Complete Lead Actor Filmography (Chronological) Early Career (1992–1995) Naalaiya Theerpu Sendhoorapandi Rajavin Parvaiyile Chandralekha Romantic Breakthrough (1996–1999) Poove Unakkaga Love Today Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Ninaithen Vandhai Priyamudan Thullatha Manamum Thullum Stardom & Action Shift (2000–2009) Priyamaanavale Thirumalai Thirupaachi Vettaikaaran Commercial Dominance (2010–2019) Iconic Roles & Dual Characters
, directed by his father S.A. Chandrasekhar. However, it was the late 1990s that cemented his status as a leading man through a series of romantic blockbusters. Films like Poove Unakkaga (1996) acted as a major breakthrough, while Kadhalukku Mariyadhai vijay tamil movie list
This period is where Vijay shed his "kid" image and became a romantic action hero. He collaborated frequently with director Vikraman and actress Simran. The "Karpoora Bommai" image was born here. : Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, featuring a clash
: His final film before entering politics, directed by H. Vinoth. It is a political action drama where he reportedly plays a character named Thalapathy Vetri Kondan. The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) However, it was the late 1990s that cemented
: Directed by Venkat Prabhu, featuring Vijay in dual roles as a father and son (and clones).