" (Commander), is a defining saga of modern Tamil cinema. Spanning over three decades, his filmography chronicles a transformation from a young actor struggling with early criticism into one of the most bankable and influential superstars in India. As of April 2026, Vijay has acted in 69 films as a lead actor and is currently transitioning into full-time politics with his final film, Jana Nayagan The Formative Years (1992–2002)
The turning point where he adopted his signature "mass" persona as an action star. vijay tamil movie list
The new millennium saw Vijay transition from a "chocolate boy" romantic hero to a mass action star. This era gave him the title "Ilayathalapathy" (Young Commander) and produced some of the biggest hits of his career. " (Commander), is a defining saga of modern Tamil cinema