Vijay Antony
| Vijay Antony | |
|---|---|
 Vijay Antony in Salim | |
| Born | 24 July 1975 |
| Other names |
Unique Star Singer Lyrics Writer Actor Producer |
| Occupation | Music Director |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for |
Dishyum Kadhalil Vizhunthen Ninaithale Innikum Vettaikaran Naan Salim India Pakistan Pichaikaran Saithan. |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Fathima Vijay Antony |
| Website |
www |
Vijay Antony is an Indian music composer, playback singer and actor working in the Tamil film industry.
Career
Antony made his debut as a Music Director in the 2005 film Sukran, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar.
Awards:
He wins Vijay Awards 2009 to favorite Song for Chinna Thamarai in Vetaikaran Movie.
He is the first Indian to win the 2009 Cannes Golden Lion for the Nakka Mukka commercial (for The Times of India) in the Best of Music category. Nakka Mukka raised his fame and that song was played in the 2011 Cricket World Cup.[1]
As a Actor:
Naan(2012):
In 2012, he made his acting debut, enacting the lead role in the thriller film Naan.
Salim(2014):
His next venture as an actor and music director was Salim, in which he portrayed the same character from Naan;[2] both Naan and Salim were sleeper hits.[3]
India Pakistan(2015):
India Pakistan, his next release, a romantic comedy, was starred in but did not compose music for.[3]
Pichaikaran(2016):
He has acted in Pichaikkaran, collaborating with his Dishyum director Sasi.[4]It is emotional movie and released in Tamil,Telugu and Hindi.It became a Blockbuster Hit.
Saithan(2016):
Saithan is a next release movie in this year.It is a thriller flim.It is Another Blockbuster Hit in this year.
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2009 | TN 07 AL 4777 | Himself | Cameo appearance in "Aathichudi" song |
| 2012 | Naan | Karthik (Mohammed Salim) | |
| 2014 | Salim | Mohammed Salim | |
| 2015 | India Pakistan | Karthik | |
| 2016 | Pichaikkaran | Arul Selvakumar | |
| 2016 | Nambiar | Himself | Cameo appearance in "Aara Amara" song |
| 2016 | Saithan | Dinesh/Sharma | |
| 2017 | Yeman | Filming |
Music director
Singer
| Year | Song | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Saathikadi" | Sukran | |
| 2006 | "Dailamo", "Bhoomikku" | Dishyum | |
| 2007 | "Machakani", "Kaakha Kaakha" | Naan Avan Illai | |
| 2008 | "Naaka Mukka", "Thozhiya", "Kadavul Padaitha", "Unakkena Naan" | Kadhalil Vizhunthen | |
| 2009 | "Menaa Minukki", "Kannivedi" | A Aa E Ee | |
| 2009 | "Mere Priya", "Allah" | Ninaithale Inikkum | |
| 2009 | "Aathichudi" | TN 07 AL 4777 | |
| 2010 | "Poove Poove", "Naan Unnai Paarkum" | Rasikkum Seemane | |
| 2010 | "Palayankottai" | Aval Peyar Thamizharasi | |
| 2010 | "Usumalarase" | Uthamaputhiran | |
| 2011 | "Edhedho" | Sattapadi Kutram | |
| 2011 | "O My Angel" "Kola Kuthu" | Yuvan Yuvathi | |
| 2011 | "Ichu Ichu" | Vedi | |
| 2011 | "Sonna Puriyathu" | Velayudham | |
| 2012 | "Usumalarese" "Rajulla" | Daruvu | Telugu |
| 2012 | "Ulaginil" "Thappellam" | Naan | |
| 2012 | "Poochandi" | Sattam Oru Iruttarai | |
| 2013 | "Thumbakka" | Madha Gaja Raja | |
| 2013 | "Edhirthu nil" | Biriyani | Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2014 | "Onnuna Rendu" | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Composed by Simon |
| 2014 | "Mascara Pottu" | Salim | |
| 2016 | "Nooru Samigal" | Pichaikkaran | |
| 2016 | "Lovukku logic ille" | Nayyapudai | Composed by Tajnoor |
Television
- 2005 Malargal
- 2006 Kana Kaanum Kaalangal
- 2007 Kadhalikka Neramillai
- 2007 Megala
- 2015 Chinna Papa Periya Papa
References
- ↑ "TOI wins India its first Gold Film Lions at Cannes – Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 28 June 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- ↑ Sudhir Srinivasan. "Same character different movie". The Hindu.
- 1 2 Vishal Menon. "I'm not a good actor: Vijay Antony". The Hindu.
- ↑ "No one will want to play a beggar in a film, but I did". The Times of India.
External Links
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- Official website
- Vijay Antony at Allmusic
- Vijay Antony at the Internet Movie Database
- Vijay Antony on Facebook
- Vijay Antony on Twitter
