Coming into the industry and fulfilling your dreams is not everyone's cup of tea. Even when your parents are against your dreams. Something similar happened with Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar. Today he is famous in the South film industry as Thalapathy Vijay. Vijay is celebrating his 50th birthday today. Born in Chennai in 1974, Vijay started acting in films as a child artist at the age of just 10.
Father was against working in films
However, his father was staunchly opposed to this profession. Vijay's father SA Chandrasekhar was a famous director. However, he did not want his son to pursue a career in films. However, ignoring his father's insistence, Vijay entered the industry and has often dreamt of reaching where he is today.
Debuted at the age of 18
Thalapathy Vijay made his debut as a lead actor at the age of 18. His first film 'Naalaya Theerpu' was released in the year 1992. Although Vijay became an actor with this film, this film could not do anything special. After this, Vijay did three consecutive films and all three films proved to be superhits. After this he never looked back. He has worked not only in the South but also in the Bollywood industry. The actor has worked with late actress Sridevi. Apart from this, he has also worked with Priyanka Chopra.
He is one of the highest paid actors
After coming into the industry, Thalapathy Vijay has worked in many superhit films. The situation is such that Hindi remakes of many of his superhit films have been made in Bollywood. Today Vijay is included in the list of highest paid actors of the South Industry. If some media reports are to be believed, Vijay has also left behind superstar Rajinikanth in terms of fees. The actor has acted in more than 64 films. Girls have been crazy about him since the beginning.
Partner with a fan
You will be surprised to know that Thalapathy Vijay has made his fan his life partner. While he has fallen in love with many beauties on screen, in real life his heart has fallen for a common girl. Christian Vijay has married his Hindu fan Sangeeta. Today both are living a happy life. Both have two children.