Vijay films to watch before ‘Janna Naiyajan’: A perfect marathon before the star’s final film
Thalapathy Vijay is all set to bid farewell to cinema with ‘Jana Nayagan’, which is being directed by H. Vinoth. Ahead of the release, ETimes readers can revisit some of Vijay’s most iconic films that showcase the qualities that turned him into one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars.
If you’re planning a Vijay marathon before ‘Jana Nayagan’, these films deserve a place on your watchlist.
“Cathy”
Released in 2014 and directed by AR Murugadoss, ‘Kathi’ remains one of the defining films of Vijay’s career. The actor appears in dual roles, and apart from commercial entertainment, the film deals with issues affecting farmers, land tenure and corruption. Another aspect of the film was Anirudh’s power-packed music.
After ‘Thuppakki’, Annie has delivered another vibrant track in ‘Kathi’, which remains one of the best goosebump-inducing tracks ever to hit Tollywood.
“Thaliva”
Thalaivaa, directed by Al Vijay, explores the journey of Vishwa, a man whose life changes after unexpected circumstances force him to embrace leadership. The film balances action, emotional drama, and family relationships while following the development of its central character.
Apart from the action scenes, Vijay delivered a performance in a raw and realistic style compared to his other commercial films. “Thalaivaa’s unique blend of drama and mass elements, definitely makes it one of the fan favourites.
“Messenger”
Now comes the most commercially produced film of all time in Tollywood: ‘Mersal’.The Atlee directorial, which released in 2017, features Vijay in three distinct roles. The story combines action, emotion, and humor while addressing issues associated with the healthcare system.
The film also became popular for its stunning visuals, chart-topping music, and many memorable twists.From the vibrant trailer to the full movie, Mersal is definitely a blueprint of how commercial cinema should be. Atlee knows how to present Vijay on screen with his charisma and complete style. The same tactics were applied in Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which received good reviews from the Hindi belt.
“Sarkar”
Vijay reunites with AR Murugadoss for ‘Sarkar’, a political drama centered around elections, governance and the power of ordinary citizens. The actor portrays a successful businessman who unexpectedly finds himself challenging an entire political system.While ‘Sarkar’ is often viewed as the weakest film in the AR Murugadoss-Vijay collaboration, it still delivers a relevant message about the importance of voting responsibly.
