Sura (2010), Kaavalan (2011), Velayudham (2011), Nanban (2012), Thuppakki (2012), Jilla (2014), Kaththi (2014), Puli (2015), Theri (2016), Bairavaa (2017), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Bigil (2019)
The list of Vijay’s movies is not merely a chronology of releases; it is a living archive of Tamil commercial cinema’s adaptation to changing audience tastes. From romantic boy in Kadhalukku Mariyadhai to the politically charged vigilante in Sarkar and Leo , Vijay has successfully navigated every trend—romance, action, slapstick, and social drama. His filmography reveals a deliberate strategy: entertain the masses, embed a message, and steadily build a personality cult that transcends the screen. As Vijay prepares to enter active politics, his movies will be studied not just as films but as campaign manifestos. For fans and critics alike, the “Vijay Tamil movies list” is a roadmap of how a star transforms into a movement. vijay tamil movies list
Priyamaanavale (2000), Friends (2001), Badri (2001), Shahjahan (2001), Thamizhan (2002), Youth (2002), Vaseegara (2003), Ghilli (2004), Madhurey (2004), Thirupaachi (2005), Sivakasi (2005), Aadhi (2006), Pokkiri (2007), Kuruvi (2008), Villu (2009), Vettaikaaran (2009) As Vijay prepares to enter active politics, his
The period from Ghilli (2004) onward cemented Vijay as an action hero with comic timing. Ghilli —a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Okkadu —became one of Tamil cinema’s highest-grossing films, with Vijay playing a kabaddi player who rescues a woman from a gangster. This template of “one-man-against-system” repeated in Sivakasi (2005), Aadhi (2006), Pokkiri (2007), and Kuruvi (2008). Pokkiri (remake of Pokiri ) was another industry hit, showcasing his raw action avatar. The phase ended with Vettaikaaran (2009) and Sura (2010)—the latter a critical failure, but a commercial average. Despite uneven scripts, Vijay’s stardom remained intact, proving his ability to open films purely on name value. Other titles: Madhurey (2004), Thirupaachi (2005), Villu (2009). Ghilli —a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Okkadu
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