Thalapathy Vijay's Makkal Iyakkam: All you need to know about his philanthropic work

Thalapathy Vijay is one of biggest superstars in Tamil movie industry. actor t only enjoys a humongous fan base but also gives back to society through his philanthropic work. Thalapathy Vijay founded a social welfare organization, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (Vijay People Organization), which was officially launched in July 2009 and is responsible for much of his philanthropic or charity work. Re on to kw more about his organization.

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All about Thalapathy Vijay

South superstar Vijay has appeared in more than 64 films in his career and is a fan favourite. Along with acting, dancing, and playback singing, he also devotes a lot of his time to philanthropy, for which he started an organization named Vijay Makkal Iyakkam. When cyclone Thane hit Indian coastal areas in 2011, Vijay's organization arranged for a relief camp at Kammiyampettai, Cuddalore where he provided rice to affected people.

His work is t just limited to helping those in need but he also promotes education, which is why Ilayathalapathy Vijay Education Awards were conducted at JS Kalyana Mandapam in Chennai in July 2012 by his Vijay Makkal Iyakkam organization to hour students who topped in 2012 SSLC and 12th board exams and awards were distributed by Vijay. He even assisted daughter of a tea stall owner to obtain mission to a private college in Kodambakkam. 

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Thuppakki actor is kwn to join protests as well in order to show solidarity with protestors as he did during  Jallikattu protests by anymously joining protesters in Chennai, hiding his face with a handkerchief. year 2017 saw him launching an official website for his philanthropic organization to bring all his fans toger and provide help for needy. Vijay is kwn for him providing financial aid to students, flood and cyclone-affected families. 

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Thalapathy Vijay's movies 

That he is a superstar is a fact kwn to all but Tamil actor started his career as a child artist remains a lesser-kwn trivia about him. Vijay’s far S.A. Chandrasekhar was man who launched him in world of cinema. But before making his debut as a le in 1992 in Naalaiya erpu, actor began his acting journey as a child artist way back in 1984. His famous works include Kaththi, Sachein, Sivakasi, Pokkiri, ri, Mersal, Thuppakki among many ors. 

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