Vijay is a popular Indian actor and film producer known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He was born on June 22, 1974, in Chennai, India. Vijay began his acting career as a child artist and gained fame in the 1990s with films like Poove Unakkaga and Kadhalukku Mariyadhai. He is often referred to as "Thalapathy," which means "commander" in Tamil. In addition to acting, Vijay is known for his philanthropic efforts and has supported various social causes. He has a massive fan following and is recognized for his dance skills and charismatic screen presence. Some of his notable films include Mersal, Sarkar, and Master.