Thalapathy Vijay, a prominent figure in South Indian cinema, has captivated audiences for years. He has delivered numerous successful films, garnering a massive fanbase both within India and internationally. His journey from a financially constrained family to a position of immense wealth is truly remarkable.
Vijay’s father, S. A. Chandrasekhar, was a director in Tamil films, while his mother, Shoba Chandrasekhar, worked as a playback singer. Despite their involvement in the film industry, the family faced financial difficulties. His mother supplemented the family income by singing when his father lacked work.
Vijay, born on June 22, 1974, in Chennai, made his screen debut at the age of ten. He began his career as a lead actor in his father’s film ‘Naalaiya Theerpu’ (1992) at the age of 18. For this initial role, he received a mere 500 rupees.
Over his 33-year acting career, Vijay has starred in many outstanding films, including ‘Thalaivaa,’ ‘Bhairava,’ ‘Puli,’ ‘Bigil,’ ‘Theri,’ ‘Raw,’ ‘Minasara Kanna,’ ‘Beast,’ ‘Shahjahan,’ ‘The Bodyguard,’ and ‘Varisu.’ Several of his films have been remade in Bollywood. Today, Vijay commands a fee of 90 to 100 crore rupees per film, a significant increase from the 500 rupees he earned for his first film.
According to media reports, Vijay’s net worth is estimated to be around 500 crore rupees. This places him ahead of Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, who has a net worth of 427 crore rupees. The South Indian actor also possesses a collection of luxury cars, including an Audi A8 L, Ford Mustang, Volvo XC90, BMW X5 and X6, and a Mercedes-Benz GLA.
