John Vijay
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.
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John Vijay at LUXE cinemas, Chennai, 2016 | |
Born | |
Alma mater | Loyola College, Chennai |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2006 - present |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Spouse(s) | Madhavi Elangovan |
Career
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
Tamil films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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 | ||
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 | |||
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 | |
Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Arms dealer | ||
50/50 | Kulandhai | Also singer for "Bin Laden Ganguda" | |
Malayalam films
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 | Cab Driver Arul | |
Solo | Shravan | ||
2019 | Lucifer | Mayilvahanam | |
2020 | Big Brother | Govind Raj | |
Shylock | Rangan | ||
2 States | Police officer |
Hindi films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2013 | David | Ranade Bhai | |
2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Police Officer |
Kannada films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Prithvi | Inspector Suryaprakash | |
2014 | Gajakesari | Rana |
Telugu films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | Shankara | Corrupt ACP | Telugu remake of Mouna Guru (2011) |
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References
- "The twist in the plot". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- "John Vijay: I love being the bad boy: John Vijay | Tamil Movie News - Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- Tamil Nadu. "What's next, Mr. John Vijay? - TAMIL NADU". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- Subramanian, Anupama (13 October 2016). "Is John Vijay Hollywood bound?". Deccan Chronicle.
- "Review : (2007)". Sify.com. 1 December 2007. 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.
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