A. L. Vijay
A. L Vijay, credited by his mononym Vijay, is an Indian film director who works in the Tamil film industry. A disciple of Priyadarshan, he debuted as director with films like Kireedam and critically acclaimed Madrasapattinam. Vijay later directed big budget films Deiva Thirumagal and Thaandavam, starring Vikram in both films. Prior to directing films, Vijay was a successful advertisement filmmaker with his banner Venus Ad Films, completing more than 100 ad films. His State Bank of India commercial won CNBC’s Best Corporate Advertisement Award in 2009. Vijay has claimed that "advertisements teach you how to translate a story idea onto screen with maximum impact in minimum time" and is influenced by the ad works of Priyadarshan, Prahlad Kakkar and Babu Shankar. In 2003, he began his career in feature films by joining Priyadarshan as an assistant director in his films.
Known for
WritingBirthday
June 18, 1979Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
22Place of birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAlso known as
AL Vijay, AL.Vijay, A.L.Vijay, A.L. Vijay, Vijay AL, Vijay A.L.Crew credits
Madrasapattinam
Director, WriterDeiva Thirumagal
Director, WriterKireedam
Director, ScreenplayPoi Solla Porom
Director, Dialogue, ScreenplayThaandavam
Director, StoryThalaivaa
Director, WriterSaivam
Director, WriterIdhu Enna Maayam
Director, Screenplay, StoryDevi(L)
Dialogue, Screenplay, Story, DirectorVanamagan
Director, Screenplay, Story, DialogueDiya
Director, Screenplay, DialogueOru Naal Iravil
Presenter, ProducerLakshmi
Director, Story, Screenplay, DialogueDevi 2
Director, Story, ScreenplayThalaivii
DirectorWatchman
Director, Screenplay, StorySometimes
Producer, DialogueKutty Story
Director, WriterChithirai Sevvaanam
Producer, Presenter, StoryMission: Chapter 1
Director, Writer, DialogueBoo
Director, Writer