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Early Years (1990s)

Part 3: The Mass Hero Era (2003 – 2010) – The "Ilaya Thalapathy"

By 2003, Vijay had shed his "lover boy" image. He grew his hair, increased his physical fitness, and started delivering punch dialogues. This era saw him working with top directors like S. Shankar and Dharani. He earned the title "Ilaya Thalapathy" (Young Commander) during this period.

Phase 4: Experimental & Political Turn (2011–2016)

Vijay attempted social messages and spearheaded his own production house. vijay tamil movie list

Must watch from this era: Kushi and Thulladha Manamum Thullum. These two films are often cited by fans as the reason they love Vijay.

Part 1: The Early Years (1984 – 1995) – The Child Artist & Teen Hero

Before he became "Thalapathy," Vijay was simply a boy named Joseph. Born to director S. A. Chandrasekhar, Vijay was introduced to cinema very early. His first appearance was as a child artist. However, his official debut as a lead hero happened in 1992. These early films were mostly family dramas and romantic stories, which helped him build a sweet, boy-next-door image. Early Years (1990s) Part 3: The Mass Hero

. Though his debut was humble, he quickly carved a niche as a romantic hero. The Breakthrough: Poove Unakkaga