Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Vijay Thalapathy's Homes
- Vijay's Retirement from Acting to Political Career
- Awards
- Luxurious Cars' Collection
- Business Ventures
- Vijay's Net Worth
- Top 10 Highest Grossing Films
- Vijay's Personal Life
- Conclusion
- Faq's
Introduction
Joseph Vijay, famously known as Thalapathy Vijay or just Thalapathy by his fans, is considered to be one of the highest-paid South Indian actors. Apart from this absolute excellence in acting, he is also a great dancer, singer, a philanthropist, and has now found a base in Tamil Nadu politics. The revered actor of Tamil cinema, Vijay, has worked in 68 films to date, with his 69th film, Jana Nayagan, produced by H. Vinoth is yet to be released.
Joseph Vijay, IMDb
Vijay has contributed
to raising awareness in 2008 about the treatment towards the Sri Lankan
Tamilians by their government. Along with that, during the period of COVID-19,
he had also donated over ₹1 crore for the Relief Funds in the year 2020. This
shows his compassion for humanity and striving for the betterment of the
society and his adoring fans.
Vijay Thalapathy's Homes
1. Beach House in Neelankarai, Chennai
Gathering inspiration from Tom Cruise's Florida beach house, Vijay has reflected his own beach bungalow in its pristine white and brown exterior. This sleek beauty houses 6 grand bedrooms, Zen Courtyard, and a home automation system. Located on Casuarina Drive Street of Neelankarai, Chennai, along the East Coast Road, with beautiful trees on both sides of the streets, peaceful neighborhood, and fresh atmosphere, it is a perfect package of luxurious home for an extraordinary actor like Thalapathy.
Joseph Vijay's Neelankarai beach house in Chennai, Business Today
Just as breathtaking as it is from the outside, it has equally contributed to the interior of his coastal house with a typically Indian interior look that takes you back to your roots with its dark wood design coating the living room. Furthermore, it also includes an aesthetically green garden with a pathway to his porch area, providing a relieving atmosphere after a long day of hectic shoots and work schedule.
Vijay in the garden of his Neelankarai beach house, PINKVILLA
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2. Other Homes Owned by Vijay Thalapathy:
Apart from his luxurious beach house in Neelankarai, Vijay also owns a property bought by him about 15 years ago in Sri Lanka. Moreover, he owns properties in Tiruvallur, Thiruporur, Thirumazhisai, and Vandalur all valued at a whooping total of INR 100 croreVijay's Retirement from Acting to Political Career
Vijay speaks on quitting acting and turning to politics, News18
Vijay had announced his retirement from acting followed by his 69th movie, Jana Nayagan, to completely devote his time to politics. He had launched his own political party known as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on 2nd February, 2024. With the objective of challenging the DMK-AIADMK's dominance, he intends to bring change in the state of Tamil Nadu. Even though it is yet to be decided whether this career will be in his favour or not, it is still conclusive that his fans are loyal toward his decision of gaining a foothold in politics.
Awards
His excellence in acting has been recognized by many award shows as well. Vijay has secured several awards under his belt, but the most prominent ones to name are:
7th Annual Vijay Awards, Flickr
- Eight Vijay Awards by Star India
- Three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards by Government of Tamil Nadu
- SIIMA Award
Another outstanding detail of his career is that he has been listed in Forbes India Celebrity 100 in the category of the earnings of Indian celebrities.
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Luxurious Cars' Collection
Vijay's passion for having a collection of luxurious cars is no secret to his mass of fans. Because of his love for automobiles, he has some of the best models which includes:
Vijay's Luxurious Lexus LM car, ConnectMyIndia
- Rolls-Royce Ghost - with a value of INR 8 crore
- BMW i7 xDrive 60 - with a value ranging from INR 2 to 2.5 crore.
- Lexus LM
- Range Rover Evoque
- Ford Mustang
- Volvo XC90
Along with these, he also possesses other such luxurious cars to add to his extravagant collection.
Business Ventures
Along with acting, and now venturing into politics, Vijay has named all the wedding halls and banquet halls owned by him in Chennai, after his mother, son, and wife.
Vijay's Net Worth
As of 2025, Vijay's net worth is estimated to be INR 474 crore. Most of his income comes from:
Joseph Vijay's Net Worth, Moneymint
- As one of the highest-paid actors in the industry, he approximately earns ₹130 crore to ₹275 crore per film
- Having a wide collection of luxury cars
- His beachside bungalow in Neelankarai, Chennai
- Brand endorsements with approximate earnings of ₹10 crore
Top 10 Highest Grossing Films
Joseph Vijay's Blockbuster hit movie - Leo, IMDb
- Leo - with the worldwide gross of INR 618.5 crore
- The Greatest of All Time - with the worldwide gross of INR 460.5 crore
- Bigil - with the worldwide gross of INR 304 crore
- Varisu - with the worldwide gross of INR 303 crore
- Mersal - with the worldwide gross of INR 257 crore
- Sarkar - with the worldwide gross of INR 253 crore
- Master - with the worldwide gross of INR 243.6 crore
- Beast - with the worldwide gross of INR 235 crore
- Theri - with the worldwide gross of INR 153 crore
- Thuppakki - with the worldwide gross of INR 127 crore
Vijay's Personal Life
Vijay was born on 22nd June, 1974 in Chennai and is the son of the famous Tamil film director, S. A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba Chandrasekhar, who is a playback singer and Carnatic vocalist. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Chennai.
Vijay had tied the knot with his Sri Lankan Tamil wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, on 25th August, 1999. They have two children together- Jason Sanjay, and Divya Saasha.
Joseph Vijay, Pinterest
In the beginning of his acting career, he did not receive warm congratulatory greetings because his debut film along with the few other movies following that, had not done well in the box office. Despite those challenges, he believed in his talent unwaveringly. His gritting attitude to always rise above the criticism has inspired many people and youth today.
Even though he lives a lavish life in his beach house in Neelankarai, and owns luxurious cars, Vijay is still known for his down-to-earth personality and his philanthropic actsConclusion
Joseph Vijay, one of the renowned actors of Tamil cinema, has contributed immensely in the entertainment industry with some of the best movies he has worked in. From being an actor to a dancer and a singer, he has achieved extraordinary feats in every aspect of his acting career. His dedication in life for contribution towards the society has been a source of inspiration for many.
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