Vijay Antony is an Indian music composer, lyricist, playback singer, film editor, audio engineer and actor. He mainly works in Tamil film industry. His song Naaka Mukka was performed during the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Wiki/Biography
Vijay Antony was born Frances Antony Cyril Raja on Thursday, July 24, 1975, in Nagaikoi, Konyakumari district, Tamil Nadu Er (48 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Leo. He studied at Campion Anglo-Indian High School in Tiruchirappalli. He also holds a science degree from St. Xavier’s College, Trichy. Additionally, he completed a course in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Nagaikkoil, Tamil Nadu. He also took correspondence courses at Trinity College, London. After graduating from Loyola College, he founded a studio called Audiophiles, where he began his sound engineering career.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Vijay Antony was born in a Christian family in Konyakumari. Vijay lived in Trichy till the age of ten, after which he and his mother moved to Tirunelveli where he spent ten years before finally moving to Chennai.
Parents and siblings
Vijay’s father died when he was 7 years old and he was raised by his mother, who worked in the government, to support both of them. Vijay’s mother is a clerk in the city planning office. Vijay Antony said his mother’s meager salary was barely enough for basic living and they had a hard time growing up.
Young Vijay Antony and his mother raised him alone
wife and children
Vijay is married to producer Fatima Vijay Antony. They married in 2006 and later had two daughters: Meera Vijay Antony and Laara Vijay Antony. On September 19, 2023, Meera hanged herself at her residence in Chennai; she was rushed to the nearest hospital; however, doctors at the hospital declared her dead. Vijay attributes his success to his wife’s support and management. She produces Vijay’s films through Vijay Antony Films. They live in Chennai.
Vijay Antony and his wife Fatima Vijay Antony
Vijay Antony’s wife Fatima and daughter
other relatives
His great-grandfather, Samuel Vedanayagam Pillai, was a renowned social worker. He is also known for his novels and poetry and is the author of Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram, the first modern Tamil novel.
religion
Vijay Antony followed Christianity.
Profession
Movie
Vijay Antony made his acting debut with the film Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai (2006). His first leading role was in the film “Naan” (2012), followed by the sequel “Salim” (2014).
Vijay Antony in the poster of his first film as a protagonist, Naan (2012)
He also won the hearts of the audience with his role as Arul Selva Kumar in the film Pichaikkaran (2016). He has acted in films like Saithan (2016), Yaman (2017), Kaali (2018), Kodiyil Oruvan (2021) and Pichaikkaran 2 (2023), which is His directorial debut. Vijay Antony has several projects in the pipeline, like Kolai, whose first look has already been released.
Vijay Antony in the poster of the movie Kolai
television
Vijay had a role in the first season of the TV show Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2002), where he was known as Agni. He has also appeared in “Malargal” (2005), “Kana Kaanum Kaalangal” (2006), “Megala” (2007) and “Chinna Papa Periya Papa” season 2 (2015).
music
director
Vijay started his career as a music director with the 2005 film Sukran, in which he also sang a song. He has been the music director of several films over the years, mostly in Tamil but a few in Kannada and Telugu. Films in which his music has brought critical acclaim include “Kadhalil Vizhunthen” (2008), “Vettaikaaran” (2009), “Naan” (2012), “Saithan” (2016), “Annadurai” (2017), “Thimiru Pudichavan” ( 2018) and Pichaikkaran 2 (2023).
singer
His career as a singer and music director began with the film “Sukran” (2005), in which he sang the song “Saathikadi”. He has also sung other beloved songs like Dailamo Dailamo (2006), Cillax (2013), Karigalan (2013), Nooru Samigal (2016), Aathichudi (2019) and Kollathey Kollahey (2019) . The song that brought him the greatest success was Naaka Mukka from the film Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008). The song earned him critical acclaim and earned him a Golden Lion at Cannes, making him the first Indian to win the honour.
Vijay Antony records song
dispute
Controversy surrounding the film Saitan (2016)
While Vijay Antony’s personal life is not controversial, his film Saithan (2016) faced strong opposition from religious groups. The trailer of Saitan was mostly well received after its release, but the background music used in the trailer offended certain Hindu religious groups. They said it sounded like a Sanskrit chant calling for action. Vijay Antony listened to their concerns, removed the music and deleted the trailer of the version. Speaking about it in an interview, he said:
I heard that in the trailer of Saithan, a few lines written by late lyricist Annamalai sounded like Sanskrit verses and hurt some people. At their request, I decided to withdraw these lines immediately. Therefore, you won’t find Saithan’s trailer on my Facebook, YouTube or Twitter pages. “
Vijay Antony appears in the poster of movie Saithan, whose trailer music offends religious groups
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- In 2009, Vijay Antony won the Cannes Golden Lion in the “Best Music” category for the song “Naaka Mukka”.
car collection
Vijay Antony’s car collection includes a BMW 730Ld, a Kia Carnival and an Audi Q3.
Favorites
- Food: South Indian cuisine (especially Chettinad cuisine)
- Song: “Tholvi Nilayena Ninaithal” by Oomai Vizhigal
Facts/Trivia
- When Frances Antony Cyril Raja entered the Tamil film industry, he changed his name to Agni. However, actor, producer and director SA Chandrasekhar felt that the name “Agni” was not “lucky” and suggested that he use the name of his son Vijay (one of the most popular actors in the Tamil film industry), hence the name Vijay Anthony is born.
- Vijay Antony is fondly called a “music star” and a “unique star” by his fans.
- Vijay Antony met with a shipwreck while shooting for the film Pichaikkaran 2. The accident happened while shooting a romantic song. His jet ski hit the jet ski of his photographer and assistant. He suffered facial injuries and fell unconscious into the sea. He was rescued by his co-star Kavya Thapar and camera assistant Arjun.
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