Thalapathy Vijay is preparing to bid farewell to films with “Jana Nayagan” directed by H. Vinoth. Ahead of its release, ETimes readers can relive some of Vijay’s most famous films that showcase the qualities that made him one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars. If you are planning to do a Vijay marathon before Jana Nayagan, these movies deserve a place in your watch list.
‘Kathy’
“Kitty” was released in 2014 and was directed by AR Murugadoss and remains one of the most iconic films of Vijay’s career. The actor plays a dual role and apart from commercial entertainment, the film also explores issues affecting farmers, land acquisition and corruption. Another aspect of the film is Anirudh’s powerful music. After ‘Thuppakki’, Ani delivered another heart-pounding song in ‘Kathi’, which remains one of the most goosebump-inducing soundtracks ever released in Tollywood.
‘talewa’
Directed by AL Vijay, Thalaivaa follows the journey of Vishwa, whose life changes after unexpected circumstances force him to take up leadership. The film balances action, emotional drama, and family relationships while following the evolution of the central character. Compared to other commercial films, apart from action films, Vijay’s acting style is more original and realistic. ‘Thalaivaa’s unique blend of drama and mass elements has undoubtedly made it one of the fan favourites.
‘mersal’
Now, the most commercially valuable film Tollywood has ever produced is about to hit theaters: ‘Mersal’.The Atlee directorial released in 2017 and had Vijay playing three different characters. The story combines action, emotion, and humor while addressing issues related to the healthcare system. The film is also popular for its magnificent visuals, chart-topping music and some unforgettable twists.From a heart-pounding trailer to a full-fledged film, Messal is undoubtedly a blueprint for commercial cinema. Atlee knows how to bring out Vijay’s charm and style on screen. The same strategy was followed with SRK’s “Jawan”, which received critical acclaim in the Hindi belt.
‘Saka’
Vijay reunites with AR Murugadoss for Sarkar, a political action drama centered around elections, governance and the power of ordinary citizens. The actor plays a successful businessman who unexpectedly finds himself challenging the entire political system.While Sarkar is often considered the weakest film of AR Murugadoss’s collaboration with Vijay, it still conveys a relevant message about the importance of voting responsibly.
