Happy Birthday Vijay Thalapathy: Top Movies, Famous Dialogues and Upcoming Projects

Back in 1984, who would have thought that the child artist in Vetri would end up ruling the South Indian Film Industry one day? Well, ruling would be an understatement, when in reality Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar aka Vijay Thalapathy shined like an ultimate “commander” of South Indian cinema. While the actor marked his debut in 1984, it was only in 1992 that he grabbed all the limelight with his performance in Naalaiya Theerpu.

In his acting career spanning 40 years, Vijay Thalapathy has left a long trail of footsteps for young actors to walk on. Vijay Thalapthy is celebrating his 50th birthday today. From innumerable blockbuster films, and whistleblower dialogues to highly anticipated projects, a look back at his gleaming career.

Vijay Thalapathy’s Top Movies

1. MasterThe only film to hit the theatres after the lockdown, Master ended up being a smash hit at the box office. The crime drama was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and was released in January 2021. Apart from Vijay Thalapathy, the film also featured Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan.
2. BigilDirected by Atlee, Bigil featured Vijay Thalapathy as a footballer named Michael, who sacrifices his dream. However, the sports drama takes an interesting turn, after a friend convinces Michael to coach the women’s football team. The 2019 film boasted an ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff and Arjan Bajwa.
3. SarkarIn 2018, Vijay Thalapathy wooed his fans by essaying the role of an NRI businessman, who learns that his vote has been cast by someone else. Soon after this, he starts investigating the matter only to find himself pitted against two politicians. Sarkar is directed by Aamir Khan’s Ghajini famed director A.R. Murgadoss, who also plays a cameo role in the film.
4. TheriYet another blockbuster collaboration between Atlee and Vijay Thalapathy. The 2016 crime thriller also featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson. The film centres around a common man, Joseph Kuruvilla, who is on a mission to save his daughter’s life from a local gang.
5. MersalAtlee and Vijay Thalapathy collaboration has given us some spectacular films and Mersal is one of those. Released in 2017, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Bithya Menen, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, SJ Suryah and Kajal Aggarwal.

Upcoming projects

The Greatest of All Time

Vijay Thalapathy is all set to woo his fans with his upcoming sci/fi actioner The Greatest Of All Time. The film, which is scheduled to hit the theatres in September this year, is helmed by Venkat Prabhu. The Greatest Of All Time also features Jayaram, Prabhu Deva and Mohan.

Vijay Thalapathy’s Top Dialogues

1. “Intha area, antha area, intha edam antha edam, All arealayum aiya #Ghilli da” (No matter which area, that area, whatever place or person, do not fear me).” – Ghilli
2. “Nee Vera Naadu Naan Vera Naadu Illa Daa Ellarum Ore Naadu, India.” (You are from a different country, and I am from a different country, my friend. We are all one nation, India). – Thalaiva
3. “Namma Theatrela Un Padatha Ootua Vai, Screen Kilunjirum.” (Don’t run your movie in my theatre; then the screen will tear)–Thirumalai
4. “Namma Pecchu Mattumthaan Silent Ah Irukkum ana adi saravedi.” (Just my words will remain silent, but the slap will be thunder). –Kuruvi
5. “Thamma Thundu Blade Mela Vetcha Nambikaiya Unmela Vei Jeikalam. (Instead of believing the blade, you should believe in yourself to win.)”—Ghilli