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Vijay Antony
Active Tamil Cinema & South Indian Cinema
- FromNagercoil, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age51 years
- Active2002 – Present
- Updated
Vijay Antony – Biography
Vijay Antony – Full Information
- Full Name: Frances Antony Cyril Raja
- Popular Name: Vijay Antony
- Nickname: Vijay
- Profession: Actor, Music Composer, Producer, Film Editor, Director
- Known For: Pichaikkaran, Naan, Salim, Kolaigaran, Kodiyil Oruvan, Nakka Mukka (Song)
- Date of Birth: 24 July 1975
- Age: 51 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Nagercoil, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Profession Category: Actor, Music Director, Filmmaker
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 72 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Late (Passed away during Vijay’s childhood)
- Mother: Worked in government town planning office
- Siblings: 1 Sister
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Fathima Vijay Antony (m. 2006)
- Children: 2 Daughters
Education
- School: Formative schooling completed in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
- College: St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai | Loyola College, Chennai
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics & Diploma in Visual Communication
Career Highlights
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2005 | Made his debut as a mainstream Tamil film music composer with the movie Sukran. |
| 2008 | Composed the viral chartbuster “Nakka Mukka” in Kadhalil Vizhunthen, gaining international acclaim and winning a Cannes Golden Lion award. |
| 2012 | Made his debut as a lead actor in the hit thriller Naan, which he also produced and scored. |
| 2016 | Achieved a monumental box-office blockbuster with the emotional action-drama Pichaikkaran, establishing his status as a bankable hero. |
| 2017 | Took on the role of film editor starting with Annadurai, making him one of Tamil cinema’s rare multi-hyphenate creators. |
| 2019 | Earned wide critical appreciation for his subtle performance in the neo-noir thriller Kolaigaran. |
| 2023 | Made his directorial debut with Pichaikkaran 2, while simultaneously serving as writer, editor, composer, and lead actor. |
| 2024 | Showcased versatile roles in the romantic comedy Romeo, action-thriller Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan, and political action drama Hitler. |
| 2025 | Released the action-thrillers Maargan (playing ADGP Dhruv) and Shakthi Thirumagan, marking his 25th milestone film as a lead actor. |
| 2026 | Starred in the drama film Nooru Saami directed by Sasi and made creative musical appearances in Pookie. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2009 | Cannes Golden Lion Awards | Best Commercial Music | “Nakka Mukka” (Commercial) | Won |
| 2010 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Song | “Chinna Thamarai” (Vettaikaaran) | Won |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director – Tamil | Ninaithale Inikkum | Nominated |
| 2013 | SIIMA Awards | Best Male Debutant Actor | Naan | Nominated |
| 2017 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Pichaikkaran | Won |
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About Vijay Antony
Was Vijay Antony a music composer before he started acting?
Yes. He built a highly successful decade-long career as a leading music director and playback singer in Tamil cinema before making his lead acting debut in the 2012 thriller Naan.
What is Vijay Antony's biggest career movie hit?
His 2016 action-drama Pichaikkaran (directed by Sasi) was a massive blockbuster across both Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, solidifying his stardom as a leading hero.
Did Vijay Antony win a Cannes Golden Lion award?
Yes. He made history by becoming the first Indian composer to win the prestigious Cannes Golden Lion for Best Commercial Music in 2009 for his iconic track "Nakka Mukka".
Who is Vijay Antony married to?
He is married to film producer Fathima Vijay Antony, who actively manages their production house, Vijay Antony Film Corporation.
What are his major releases in 2025 and 2026?
His recent major projects include the action films Maargan and Shakthi Thirumagan (2025), alongside Nooru Saami (2026) directed by Sasi.
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