John Vijay
Biography
John Vijay is an Indian Tamil film actor who is known for playing supporting roles and mostly portrays comedy or comic villain characters in Tamil films. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, on November 20, 1976, he is also known by the alternative spelling Jhon Vijay. In addition to his acting career, John Vijay works as the head programme director of Radio One FM and serves as the chief of the advertising agency H2O, which has its office located at Nungambakkam. He has accumulated numerous known credits in his acting career and is recognized within the Indian film industry for his specific villainous and comedic screen persona.
Career overview
John Vijay is an Indian Tamil film actor who has primarily played supporting roles, frequently portraying a comedy or comic villain in Tamil films. In addition to his acting career in cinema, he works as the head programme director of Radio One FM. Furthermore, John serves as the chief of an advertising agency named H2O, which has its office located at Nungambakkam.
Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, on November 20, 1976, the actor is also known by the alternative name Jhon Vijay. His professional background spans the entertainment industry as well as radio broadcasting and advertising management.
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138 titles- Peddi (2026) as Ammathalli
- Vengeance (2026)
- Arulvaan (2026)
- Moondram Kan (2026) as Sadhasivam
- The Bed (2026)
- G.D.N (2026)
- Arasan (2026)
- Mahasenha (2025) as Forest Officer Prathap
- Revolver Rita (2025) as Inspector Kamaraj
- Adinaasam Vellapokkam (2025)
- Retta Thala (2025)
- Gurram Paapi Reddy (2025)
- Ghaati (2025)
- Dilruba (2025) as Jaoker
- Bottle Radha (2025)
- Red Flower (2025)
- Chennai City Gangsters (2025) as Damar Lal
- Akkada Ammai Ikkada Abbai (2025) as Narrator
- IPL: Indian Penal Law (2025)
- Shivangi (2025) as 'Monster' Kiran
- Leg Piece (2025)
- Matka (2024) as Krishna Balaji
- Singapore Saloon (2024) as Anoop Menon
- Tiragabadara Saami (2024) as DCP
- Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (2024) as Laik Ali
- Por (2024)
- Thankamani (2024) as Red.SP Michael Kuruvila
- Jolly O Gymkhana (2024)
- Vadakkupatti Ramasamy (2024)
- Appudo Ippudo Eppudo (2024)
- Nirangal Moondru (2024)
- Bayamariya Brammai (2024)
- Mayan (2024)
- Vithaikkaaran (2024)
- Kumbaari (2024)
- Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023) as Ranga
- Prema Katha (2023)
- Bhagavanth Kesari (2023) as Ratan Shukla
- Waltair Veerayya (2023) as Abdullah
- Kolai (2023) as Mansoor Ali Khan
- Thee Ivan (2023) as Minor
- Pichaikkaran 2 (2023)
- Karungaapiyam (2023) as Kasi Annachi
- Partner (2023)
- Bhaag Saale (2023)
- Highway (2022)
- Yugi (2022)
- Anantham (2022)
- Bhamakalapam (2022) as Nayar
- Cobra (2022) as Anand Subramaniam
- Kanal (2022) as Vincent
- Kaatteri (2022) as Arumugam a.k.a Naina
- The Warriorr (2022) as SP Joshua
- Ramarao On Duty (2022) as SP Devanand
- Bhoomi (2021) as Ekambaram
- Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) as 'Daddy' Kevin
- 4 Sorry (2021)
- Agadu (2021)
- Enemy (2021) as Peter
- 2 States (2020) as C I Soorya
- Shylock (2020) as Rangan
- Big Brother (2020) as Govind Raj
- Zombie (2019) as Panner Selvam
- 50/50 (2019)
- Lucifer (2019) as Mayilvaahanam
- Sangathamizhan (2019)
- Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu (2019)
- Under World (2019) as Mohammed Sanafar
- Kaathadi (2018)
- Vandi (2018)
- Papparapaam (2018)
- Saamy² (2018) as Devendra Pichai
- Kadaikutty Singam (2018) as MLA
- Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (2018)
- Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuthu (2018) as Swamy
- Semma Botha Aagatha (2018) as Sekar
- Vanjagar Ulagam (2018) as Maaran
- Solo (2017) as Shravan
- Thappu Thanda (2017) as Guru
- Vaigai Express (2017)
- Kootathil Oruthan (2017)
- Enbathettu (2017)
- Pattinapakkam (2017) as Samuthiram
- Ulkuthu (2017)
- Thupparivaalan (2017) as Kamalesh
- CIA: Comrade In America (2017) as Arun Jwbaraj Peter
- 12-12-1950 (2017)
- Kadalai (2016)
- Shankara (2016)
- Nambiyaar (2016)
- Azhagu Kutti Chellam (2016)
- Peigal Jaakkirathai (2016) as Sagayam
- Ko 2 (2016) as Police Commissioner Santhanapandian
- Kabali (2016) as Ameer
- Veerasivaji (2016)
- Saahasam (2016) as 'Chain' Jaipal
- Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015) as Adhishta Lakshmi's Father
- Dummy Tappasu (2015)
- Enakkul Oruvan (2015) as Vajravel
- Rombha Nallavan Da Nee (2015)
- Thirudan Police (2014) as Maravattai
- Gajakessari (2014) as Rana
- Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014) as Ganapathy Iyer
- Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) as "Nuclear Star" Boomesh
- Vellaikaara Durai (2014) as Vatti Varadhan
- Samar (2013) as Manohar
- Pattathu Yaanai (2013) as Daya
- Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013) as Elango
- Vidiyum Munn (2013) as Lankan
- David (2013) as Ranade Bhai
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013) as Military Colonel (Special Appearance)
- Neram (2013) as Katta Kunju
- Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013) as Special Appearance
- Etho Seithai Ennai (2012)
- Bachelor Party (2012) as Prakash Kamath
- Kalakalappu (2012) as Dharmarajan
- Madirasi (2012) as Devaram SP
- Mouna Guru (2011) as Marimuthu
- Aanmai Thavarael (2011) as 'Andhra' Prasad
- Raavanan (2010) as Hemanth Shankar
- Angadi Theru (2010) as Director
- Thillalangadi (2010) as 'Manda odu' Maasi
- Bale Pandiya (2010) as Pasupathy
- Prithvi (2010)
- Va (2010) as Pichai (Prince) and King
- Oram Po (2007) as Son of Gun
- Thalaimagan (2006)
- Galatta
- Halka Don
- Sarpatta Parambarai: Round 2 as Daddy
- Vettuvam
- Magudam
- Musasi as Minister
- Karuppar Nagaram
- Vimal - Abdul Majith Untitled
- Adi Kapyare Kootamani 2 as Gowndar / Lakshmi’s father
- Asurakulam
- Kaaki
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Vijay best known for?
John Vijay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peddi (2026), G.D.N (2026), Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023), 50/50 (2019).
When and where was John Vijay born?
John Vijay was born on November 20, 1976 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does John Vijay have?
John Vijay has accumulated over 138 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is John Vijay's background in cinema and television?
John Vijay is an Indian Tamil film actor who is known for playing supporting roles and mostly portrays comedy or comic villain characters in Tamil films. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, on November 20, 1976, he is also known by the alternative spelling Jhon Vijay. In addition to his acting career, John Vijay works ...