Thalapathy Vijay turns 46: Did you know the Tamil megastar has sung over 30 songs?

Tollywood superstar Thalapathy Vijay turned 46 today, i.e. June 22, 2020. Vijay's fans took Twitter by storm with hashtags #HBDVijayFromSuriyaFans and #HappyBirthdayThalapathyVijay to wish megastar on his birthday. On occasion of his 46th birthday, makers of his upcoming film titled Master also released a new poster of film. 

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With an illustrious career that spans over 25 successful years, Vijay enjoys a massive fan following on social media and orwise. actor kickstarted his career with 1984's film Vetri, helmed by his far, SA Chandrashekhar. With several critical and commercial successes, he has proved his mettle as an actor time and again. Thus, on his special day, here are some lesser-kwn facts of Talapathy Vijay which his fans must surely kw about:

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Lesser-kwn facts of Vijay Thalapathy

• Thalapathy Vijay's real name is Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar and as a mark of respect towards superstar, he is admirably referred to as 'Thalapathy'. 
• Vijay has acted in around six films as a child artist including legendary Rajinikanth's 1985's film Naan Sivappu Manithan. He is also a die-hard fan of Rajinikanth. 
• All his films as a child artist that were released between 1984 to 1988 were directed by his far SA Chandrasekhar. 
• actor is also one of highest-paid actors of Tamil film industry.
• A-lister has acted in over eight films with his real name, including 2016's action film ri.
• By 2017, he also went on to become second-highest-grossing actor in history of Tamil cinema, after veteran actor Rajinikanth.
• Vijay has been included in  Forbes India Celebrity 100 list seven times, based on Indian celebrities' earnings.
• Apart from his acting finesse, Bigil actor is also highly-popular for his vocal skills and stellar dance moves.
• Throughout his career, he has lent his voice for more than 30 songs which include those composed by prolific musicians like Ilaiyaraaja and AR Rahman.
• Over years, Tamil actor has been a part of numerous charity works. He founded Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, social welfare organisation which was launched in July 2009 and is responsible for most of his philanthropic work. 
• He has starred in over 60 films and has won numerous accolades which include a SIIMA Award, eight Vijay Awards, and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

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