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John Vijay
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John Vijay | |
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.jpg) John at LUXE Cinemas, Chennai, 2016 | |
| Born | 20 November 1975 |
| Alma mater | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Madhavi Elangovan |
John Vijay (born 20 November 1975) is an Indian Tamil film actor, who plays supporting roles.[1] He has also worked in a few Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada films.
Career[edit]
John Vijay did his M.Sc. in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Chennai. Vijay also works as the head programme director of Radio One FM. John is the chief of 'H2O', an advertising agency with its office at Nungambakkam.[2]
Pushkar and Gayatri, who were his juniors in the Visual Communications course in Loyola College, offered him a role in their directorial debut Oram Po.[3][4] His performance as "Sun of Gun" in the film was described by critics as "scene stealer, his antics bring the house down".[5][6] He played a friend of Rajinikanth in Kabali (2016).[7]
Filmography[edit]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Tamil films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Thalaimagan | ||
| 2007 | Oram Po | Pichchai (Son of Gun) | |
| Billa | John | ||
| 2008 | Poi Solla Porom | Johny | |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Hemanth Shankar | |
| Angadi Theru | Director | ||
| Bale Pandiya | Pasupathy | ||
| Thillalangadi | Aadhi | ||
| Va | King, Parattai Prince |
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| 2011 | Ko | Himself | Special appearance |
| Aanmai Thavarael | 'Andhra' Prasad | ||
| Vanthaan Vendraan | Training coach | ||
| Mouna Guru | Marimuthu | ||
| 2012 | Kalakalappu | Dharmarajan | |
| Etho Seithai Ennai | Kumar | ||
| 2013 | Samar | Manohar | |
| David | Ranade Bhai | ||
| Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal | Elango | ||
| Neram | Kattai Kunju | ||
| Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Military Colonel | Guest appearance | |
| Pattathu Yaanai | Daya | ||
| Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu | Special appearance | ||
| Vidiyum Munn | Lankan | ||
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Nuclear Star Boomesh | |
| Thirudan Police | Maravattai | ||
| Vellaikaara Durai | Vatti Varadhan | ||
| 2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Lucia Drug Dealer | |
| Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | |||
| Sakalakala Vallavan | |||
| Papparapaam | |||
| Dummy Tappasu | |||
| 2016 | Azhagu Kutti Chellam | Callsheet Kumar | |
| Peigal Jaakkirathai | |||
| Saagasam | 'Chain' Jaipal | ||
| Ko 2 | Police Commissioner Santhanapandian | ||
| Kabali | Ameer | ||
| Nambiar | Police Officer | ||
| Bayam Oru Payanam | |||
| Kadalai | Businessman | ||
| Veera Sivaji | |||
| 2017 | Vaigai Express | SP Alexander | |
| Enbathettu | |||
| Kootathil Oruthan | Yogendran | ||
| Thappu Thanda | Guru | ||
| Thupparivaalan | Kamalesh | ||
| Solo | Shravan | ||
| 12-12-1950 | Himself | ||
| Ulkuthu | Shanmugam | ||
| 2018 | Kaathadi | Karthavarayan | |
| Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu | Swamy | ||
| Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | Vasanth | ||
| Semma Botha Aagathey | Sekar | ||
| Kadaikutty Singam | MLA | ||
| Vanjagar Ulagam | Maaran | ||
| Saamy 2 | Devendra Pichai | ||
| Pattinapakkam | Samuthiram | ||
| Vandi | |||
| 2019 | Mr. Local | Lawyer Arjun Reddy | |
| Zombie | Inspector Panner Selvam | ||
| Sangathamizhan | Criminal | Guest appearance | |
| Thiravam | ZEE5 original web series | ||
| Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Arms dealer | ||
| 50/50 | Kulandhai | Also singer for "Bin Laden Ganguda" | |
| 2021 | Bhoomi | Ekambaram | |
| Sarpatta Parambarai | Kevin aka Daddy |
Malayalam films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bachelor Party | Prakash Kamath | |
| Madirasi | Devaraman | ||
| 2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Nuclear Star Boomesh | Malayalam version of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum |
| Iyobinte Pusthakam | Ganapathy Iyer | ||
| 2015 | Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Adhishta Lakshmi's Father | |
| 2017 | Comrade In America | Arul Jebaraj Peter | |
| Solo | Shravan | ||
| 2019 | Lucifer | Mayilvahanam | |
| 2020 | Big Brother | Govind Raj | |
| Shylock | Rangan | ||
| 2 States | Police officer |
Hindi films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | David | Ranade Bhai | |
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Police Officer |
Kannada films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Prithvi | Inspector Suryaprakash | |
| 2014 | Gajakesari | Rana |
Telugu films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Shankara | Corrupt ACP | Telugu remake of Mouna Guru (2011) |
References[edit]
- ↑ "The twist in the plot". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ "John Vijay: I love being the bad boy: John Vijay | Tamil Movie News". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ Tamil Nadu (14 January 2008). "What's next, Mr. John Vijay? - TAMIL NADU". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (13 October 2016). "Is John Vijay Hollywood bound?". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "Review : (2007)". Sify.com. 1 December 2007. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ "ORAM PO ARYA POOJA ORAM PO Movie review ooram poo movie gallery Auto Movie Gallery auto movie gallery Tamil Actor Actress Aarya Arya Pooja poja Direction Pushkar Picture Gallery Images". Behindwoods.com. 27 November 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ K, Janani (21 July 2016). "I am a director's actor: John Vijay". Deccan Chronicle.
External links[edit]
- John Vijay on IMDb