
On one hand he is willing to do anything for money, including kill, but on the other he has to salvage his relationship with Shruthi, who hates his violent side. Pokkiri stars Vijay as Thamizh, a violent thug tangled in his web of murder, lies, crime and love. Watch it on- Amazon PrimeVideo, Eros NOW 4. It’s a must watch, specially for those who love Vijay in his charming lover boy roles. Kadhaluku Mariyadhai will break your heart, but stitch it right back together soon after. Against all odds, and in Jeeva’s case, numerous beatings, they fight to stay together. Kadhaluku Mariyadhai is a tale about two lovers, Jeeva and Mini, who’s families strongly disapprove their relationship. It paved the way for his fame and grew his fanbase exponentially. Kadhaluku Mariyadhai is another one of Vijay’s earlier romantic hits.

Watch it on- Amazon PrimeVideo, Hotstar 5. Nanban is a hilariously heartwarming coming of age film, that everyone must see. It showed his versatility and ability to take on more nuanced and experimental roles, further proving his talent as an actor.

He didn’t play an action hero or a romantic. What set Nanban apart for Vijay, was that it wasn’t ‘massey’.

Vijay plays the ever eager learner, Panchavan Pariventhan, who mysteriously disappears after college and leads his friends on a wild journey to find him. Nanban is the remake of the Bollywood movie, 3 Idiots. Watch it on- MX Player, JioCinema, Amazon PrimeVideo 6. Vijay steals the show with her performance, and this makes Ghilli a must watch. Each character is developed well, the screenplay is gripping, the music is beautifully composed, the action sequences are well executed, and overall, it is a great movie. It’s about a kabaddi player, Velu, who goes to Madhurai for a tournament and rescues Dhanalakshmi from the grip of a notorious leader who is insistent on forcefully marrying her. It is a remake of the Telugu hit, Okkadu. This romantic action thriller has a very unique story.

Here are 7 of Thalapathy Vijay’s Best Movies You MUST see- 7. And if you have seen these, re-watch them. Today, he turns 46, and what better way to celebrate him than to recapitulate his best movies. He is the highest paid actor and everything he touches turns to gold, quite literally. Being hailed as “Ilayathalapathy” (young commander), or just “Thalapathy” Vijay has become an all time favourite in Tamillian cinema, second, only to the great Rajnikanth. Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar is more than just another Tamillian superstar.
