Thalaivasal Vijay
Thalaivasal Vijay | |
|---|---|
| Born | A. R. Vijayakumar 4 August 1962 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Thalaivasal Vijay (born A. R. Vijayakumar) is an Indian actor and dubbing artiste.[1] He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam 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] He is noted for his character roles, especially in R. Sukumaran's 2010 Malayalam film Yugapurushan as Narayana Guru.[3] The actor is usually seen in negative and supporting roles.[4] Vijay, in his career spanning over 30 years, has appeared in more than 270 films.
Filmography
Tamil
1990s
2000s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kannukkul Nilavu | Shanmugam | |
| Sudhandhiram | Divya's father | ||
| Sandhitha Velai | Vasu | ||
| Vallarasu | Terrorist | ||
| James Pandu | Manager | ||
| Magalirkkaga | Nagaraj I.P.S | ||
| Ennamma Kannu | |||
| Chinna Chinna Kannile | Dev | ||
| Sabhash | Police inspector | ||
| Karuvelam Pookkal | Teacher | ||
| Ilayavan | |||
| Priyamaanavale | Selva | ||
| Seenu | Seenu's uncle | ||
| Ennavalle | Neighbour | ||
| 2001 | Vaanchinathan | ||
| Narasimha | Police | ||
| Maayan | Freedom fighter | ||
| Veettoda Mappillai | Muthupandi | ||
| Mitta Miraasu | |||
| Kasi | Sevvalai | ||
| Paarthale Paravasam | |||
| Aandan Adimai | |||
| 2002 | Red | Ananda Vikatan Reporter | |
| Thamizh | Haneefa | ||
| Unnai Ninaithu | Nirmala's father | ||
| Thulluvadho Ilamai | Mahesh's father | ||
| Devan | Jeeva | ||
| Nettru Varai Nee Yaaro | |||
| Shree | Shree’s henchmen | ||
| Ivan | Father of Jeevan | ||
| Bagavathi | Ganga | ||
| Mutham | |||
| Naina | |||
| Karmegham | District Collector | ||
| Maaran | Doctor Prakash | ||
| Bala | Om Prakash | ||
| Kadhal Virus | Himself | ||
| 2003 | Kalatpadai | Deenadayalan | |
| Student Number 1 | Advocate | ||
| Anbe Anbe | Cheenu's father | ||
| Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | |||
| Thennavan | Mustafa | ||
| Kaiyodu Kai | Vijayakumar | ||
| Anjaneya | Government Employee | ||
| Jay Jay | Jamuna's father | ||
| Indru | Superior Officer | ||
| Kadhal Kirukkan | Lawyer | ||
| 2004 | Varnajalam | Devanathan's brother | |
| Vaanam Vasappadum | Opposition Lawyer | ||
| Nee Mattum | |||
| Arul | Thirukumarann | ||
| Perazhagan | Shenbagam's brother | ||
| Vasool Raja MBBS | Doctor | ||
| Bose | Bose's brother | ||
| Dreams | Mahendran | ||
| Aai | Police | ||
| Udhaya | Police | ||
| 2005 | Aayudham | ||
| Devathayai Kanden | Bhoopathy | ||
| Sachein | Preethi's father | ||
| Anda Naal Nyabagam | |||
| Oru Kalluriyin Kathai | Taxi Driver | ||
| Ponniyin Selvan | Drawing artist | ||
| Aanai | |||
| Sandakozhi | Kasi's friend | ||
| Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | |||
| Devathaiyai Kanden | Uma's advocate | ||
| Kannadi Pookal | Opposite Lawyer of Vasudevan | ||
| Ponniyin Selvan | Drawing Artist | ||
| 2006 | Madrasi | Police Inspector | |
| Sudesi | Professor | ||
| Parijatham | Muthu | ||
| 47A Besant Nagar Varai | |||
| Sasanam | |||
| Vathiyar | School Teacher | ||
| Kurukshetram | Westerner | ||
| Nenjil | Krishnamurthy | ||
| Nenjirukkum Varai | Ganesh's father | ||
| Aadum Koothu | |||
| 2007 | Achacho | Periyasamy | |
| Nalvaravu | |||
| Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen | |||
| Aarya | Collector | ||
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Saamy | |
| Nenjathai Killadhe | Anandhi's father | ||
| Thotta | |||
| Inba | Rangan | ||
| Singakutty | DGP | ||
| Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Rafeeq | ||
| Uliyin Osai | Manikandan | ||
| Thithikkum Ilamai | |||
| Jayamkondaan | Poongodhai's father | ||
| Ellam Avan Seyal | Chandrashekar | ||
| Pathu Pathu | Subbu | ||
| Kathi Kappal | Elangovan | ||
| Abhiyum Naanum | Mohan | ||
| Sadhu Miranda | Doctor Janakiraman | Guest appearance | |
| 2009 | Kadhal Meipada | Vishva | |
| Thee | Rathnam | ||
| Mariyadhai | Muthaiyya | ||
| Newtonin Moondram Vidhi | Inspector | ||
| Kulir 100° | School Principal | ||
| Vaamanan | Kailasam | ||
| Aarumaname | Samikannu | ||
| Vaigai | Manikkam | ||
| Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali | |||
| Naalai Namadhe | Guest appearance |
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 | [5] | |
| Romeo | Leela's father | [6] | |
| Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan | Raghavan | [7] | |
| Kadaisi Ulaga Por | Ramakrishnan "Central Ramki" | ||
| Orea Peachu Orea Mudivu | |||
| Once Upon A Time in Madras | Anitha's father | [8] | |
| 2025 | Vallan | Minister | |
| Enai Sudum Pani | Vijay | ||
| Jenma Natchathiram | |||
| 3BHK | Sundar | ||
| Red Flower | Lucifer | [9] |
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 | [10] |
| Within Seconds | Don | [11] | |
| Garudan | Colonel Philip George | [12] | |
| 2025 | The Protector | [13] | |
| TBA | Price of Police † | TBA | Post Production[14] |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Stri | Paddalu |
| 2005 | Nayakudu | Vadayar's henchman |
| 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 | Housefull | Surya (Telugu actor) | Police commissioner |
| Mudhalvan | Pugazhendhi's bodyguard | ||
| 2000 | Pandavas: The Five Warriors | Shakuni | |
| 2001 | Pandavar Bhoomi | Mukesh Tiwari | |
| 2002 | Gemini | Murali | |
| Kannathil Muthamittal | J. D. Chakravarthy | ||
| 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 | Channel |
|---|---|
| Akashaya | Sun TV |
| Aalavandhan Kolai Vazhakku | |
| Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Raj TV |
| Vidiyal Pudithu | |
| Micro Thodargal - Othigai | |
| Azhagu | Sun TV |
| Fall | Disney+ Hotstar[15] |
| The Village | Amazon Prime Video[16] |
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Features, C. E. (28 March 2024). "Maja Wedding song from DeAr is out". Cinema Express. 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.
- ^ Features, C. E. (5 June 2024). "Vijay Antony's Mazhai Pidikkatha Manidhan clears censorship formalities". Cinema Express. 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.
- ^ "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.
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