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Thalapathy Vijay Real Name: The political atmosphere regarding Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 is very heated and this time the contest has become special in many ways. Yes, film world superstar turned politician Thalapathy Vijay is trying his political luck for the first time. Meanwhile, discussion has started regarding his real name. There are many people who do not know the real name of Thalapathy Vijay. So let us tell you what is his real name?

What is Thalapathy Vijay’s real name?

Actually, South superstar Thalapathy changed his name after coming into films. His name was quite big and later he changed his name on the suggestion of people. Let us tell you that the real name of Thalapathy Vijay is Joseph Vijay Chandrashekhar. He changed this name on the advice of his father SA Chandrashekhar, who is a famous director of South films. Vijay Thalapathi did his first film at the age of 10, after which he started working as a lead actor. His first film as a lead actor came at the age of 18. Vijay’s father is Christian and mother Hindu. Vijay got only Rs 500 as fee for his first film and at that time he was 10 years old but today he is worth crores.

Election atmosphere and big test of victory

It is noteworthy that voting for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 was held on 23 April and the results are to be declared today i.e. on 4 May. This election is very special for Thalapathy Vijay because he has entered the political arena for the first time with his party TVK. Let us tell you that Vijay has contested the elections from Perambur and Trichy East seats of Chennai. In such a situation, this day is being considered as the turning point of his political career.