Thalapathy Vijay, whose real name is joseph vijay Chandrasekhar, devoted his life to tamil filmmaking. Vijay has acted in more than 68 films throughout the course of his three-decade career, making him one of the most financially successful actors in tamil cinema. This seasoned actor, who was born on june 22, 1974, will turn 51 this year.
Why does Vijay go by the name Thalapathy?
Thalapathy, which means commander or leader in tamil, is the phrase used to refer to Vijay. Following the success of his 1994 film Rasigan, Vijay Ilaya Thalapathy—which translates to "young commander"—became a nickname among fans and media outlets.
Vijay was long known as Ilaya Thalapathy, but following the release of his 2017 movie Mersal, the abbreviation Thalapathy started to be more closely linked with him. His reputation as a titan of tamil film was cemented when the title struck a chord with his followers and became an integral part of who he was.
The net worth of Vijay Thalapathy
One of the highest-paid actors in the indian cinema business is Vijay Thalapathy. The actor's estimated net worth as of 2024 is approximately Rs 600 crore, according to reports from the Times of India.
According to reports, he charges between Rs 100 and Rs 120 crore for each film.
The actor receives an annual fee of Rs 10 crore for brand endorsements in addition to his film profits.
On Casuarina Drive in Neelankarai, Chennai, the actor has an opulent beachfront mansion. The famous beach house owned by hollywood star tom Cruise served as the model for this opulent home. With its stunning white façade and modern architecture, Vijay's house offers stunning views of the Bay of Bengal. A Rolls Royce Ghost, valued at Rs 2.5 crores, bmw X5 and X6, audi A8 L, Range Rover Evoque, valued at Rs 65 lakhs, ford Mustang, valued at Rs 74 lakhs, Volvo XC90, and Mercedes Benz GLA, all valued at Rs 87 lakhs, are among the actor's amazing collection of luxury vehicles.
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