Thalapathy Vijay: From Joseph to Commander, A Cinematic Journey to Politics

• Born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar in Chennai, he is professionally known as Vijay and earned the title 'Thalapathy' (commander) from fans.
• Began as a child artist in 1984, debuted as a lead in 1992, and achieved breakthrough success with *Poove Unakkaga* (1996).
• Achieved immense popularity with hits like *Ghilli, Thuppakki, Leo*, becoming a bankable star in South Indian cinema.
• Married Sangeetha Sornalingam, has two children; also known for his charity and social work.
• *Jana Nayagan*, releasing in January 2026, is anticipated to be his final film before he enters politics.

Why It Matters: Thalapathy Vijay's journey from child artist to cinematic icon culminates with *Jana Nayagan* before politics.