Tamil Movies List — Vijay
The late 1990s marked Vijay’s transition to stardom. Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997) and Ninaithen Vandhai (1998) offered softer, romantic narratives that appealed to family audiences. But the seismic shift came with Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), a commercial success that earned Vijay the title “Ilayathalapathy” (Young Commander). Other significant entries: Priyamaanavale (2000), Friends (2001), Shahjahan (2001), and Youth (2002). Yet the most transformative film of this period was Ghilli (2004)—though technically in the next phase, its predecessor Thamizhan (2002) showed Vijay attempting social messaging. During these years, his dance numbers (especially with then-frequent collaborator, actress Jyothika) became cultural phenomena.
Naalaiya Theerpu (1992), Senthoorapandi (1993), Rasigan (1994), Deva (1995), Vishnu (1995), Coimbatore Mappillai (1996), Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996), Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), Ninaithen Vandhai (1998), Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), Minsara Kanna (1999) vijay tamil movies list
Vijay’s recent filmography is defined by blockbuster budgets, social commentary, and deliberate positioning as a future political leader. Mersal (2017)—with its critique of GST and medical malpractice—became a phenomenon. Sarkar (2018) directly attacked electoral malpractice, leading to legal controversies. Master (2021), his post-pandemic comeback, blended juvenile home reform with stylish action. Beast (2022) was a mall-set action comedy, while Varisu (2023) returned to family melodrama. However, Leo (2023) and The GOAT (Greatest of All Time, 2024) represent his current phase: high-concept, pan-Indian collaborations with top directors (Lokesh Kanagaraj, Venkat Prabhu) that explicitly insert political messaging about corruption, education, and caste oppression. His upcoming Thalapathy 69 (rumored to be his last film before entering politics) signals the culmination of this journey—where cinema becomes a direct vehicle for political ascension. The late 1990s marked Vijay’s transition to stardom
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) his post-pandemic comeback