This film is a unique romantic drama where Vijay plays a bodyguard who falls in love with a mysterious girl over the phone, unaware that she is the woman he is assigned to protect. The film, starring Asin, was praised for its emotional depth and Vijay's performance, which moved audiences to tears and was screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Vijay mastered the art of unrequited love in the late 90s. In Kannethirey Thondrinal (1998), he played a ghost haunting the woman he loves (Simran). It was a melancholic, tragic role that showed his range. Similarly, Priyamaanavale (2000) saw Vijay as a widower finding love again, tackling subtle themes of loss that were rare in commercial cinema.
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, known mononymously as , has maintained one of the most private and stable personal lives in the high-intensity spotlight of Kollywood. While his off-screen life is defined by a singular, long-standing marriage, his on-screen persona has evolved through various shades of romantic storytelling—from the obsessive lover of the 90s to the mature, understated partner of his later career. Personal Life: A Rare Stability
Tamil actor Vijay’s relationship with romance is dual-faceted. In his personal life, he achieved a rare feat in showbiz: a steady, grounded, and intensely private marriage that has lasted over a quarter of a century. On the silver screen, he acted as a mirror to the evolving romantic sensibilities of Tamil youth—moving seamlessly from the heartbroken lover of the 1990s to the ego-driven urban youth of the 2000s, and finally to the protective partner in modern action epics.
Their story began when Sangeetha, a Sri Lankan Tamil fan living in the UK, traveled to Chennai to congratulate Vijay on the success of Poove Unakkaga .
The Romance of Thalapathy: Tamil Actor Vijay’s Real-Life Relationships and Screen Romances
had filed for in the Chengalpattu Family Court after nearly 27 years of marriage. The filing reportedly alleges infidelity and adultery, citing an extramarital relationship with a co-star.