Directed by Prabhu Deva, this film became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of that year and cemented his "mass hero" status. The Blockbuster & Pan-India Era (2010s – 2024)
This film is often cited as the turning point that redefined his on-screen persona as an action hero.
In the early 2000s, Vijay began shifting his focus toward commercial action "masala" films, which eventually led to his current superstardom. vijay tamil movie list
Starting in the 2010s, Vijay’s films began breaking records consistently, with almost every release joining the "100 Crore Club." Vijay Movie List 1992-2024 - IMDb
A blockbuster romantic drama that expanded his fan base into other southern states. The Action Transition (2000s): Establishing "Thalapathy" Directed by Prabhu Deva, this film became one
Vijay began his career primarily as a romantic hero, gaining significant popularity for his "boy-next-door" image.
A massive commercial success for which he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor . Starting in the 2010s, Vijay’s films began breaking
Major commercial successes that continued his run as a top lead.