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A. L. Vijay (b. 1979)

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A.L. Vijay
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AL Vijay
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Vijay A.L.
Vijay AL

Birthplace:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Born:
June 18, 1979

Biography from TheMovieDB

A. L Vijay, credited by his mononym Vijay, is an Indian film director who works in the Tamil film industry. A disciple of Priyadarshan, he debuted as director with films like Kireedam and critically acclaimed Madrasapattinam. Vijay later directed big budget films Deiva Thirumagal and Thaandavam, starring Vikram in both films. Prior to directing films, Vijay was a successful advertisement filmmaker with his banner Venus Ad Films, completing more than 100 ad films. His State Bank of India commercial won CNBC’s Best Corporate Advertisement Award in 2009. Vijay has claimed that "advertisements teach you how to translate a story idea onto screen with maximum impact in minimum time" and is influenced by the ad works of Priyadarshan, Prahlad Kakkar and Babu Shankar. In 2003, he began his career in feature films by joining Priyadarshan as an assistant director in his films.

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Film Production

Dialogue:
2008  Poi Solla Porom
2016  Devi(L)
2017  Sometimes
2017  Vanamagan
2018  Diya
2018  Lakshmi
2024  Mission: Chapter 1

Director:
2007  Kireedam
2008  Poi Solla Porom
2010  Madrasapattinam
2011  Deiva Thirumagal
2012  Thaandavam
2013  Thalaivaa
2014  Saivam
2015  Idhu Enna Maayam
2016  Devi(L)
2017  Sometimes
2017  Vanamagan
2018  Diya
2018  Lakshmi
2019  Devi 2
2019  Watchman
2021  Kutty Story
2021  Thalaivii
2023  Boo
2024  Mission: Chapter 1

Presenter:
2007  Kireedam
2008  Poi Solla Porom
2010  Madrasapattinam
2011  Deiva Thirumagal
2012  Thaandavam
2013  Thalaivaa
2014  Saivam
2015  Idhu Enna Maayam
2015  Oru Naal Iravil
2016  Devi(L)
2017  Sometimes
2017  Vanamagan
2018  Diya
2018  Lakshmi
2019  Devi 2
2019  Watchman
2021  Chithirai Sevvaanam
2021  Kutty Story
2021  Thalaivii
2023  Are You Ok Baby?
2023  Boo
2024  Mission: Chapter 1

Producer:
2007  Kireedam
2008  Poi Solla Porom
2010  Madrasapattinam
2011  Deiva Thirumagal
2012  Thaandavam
2013  Thalaivaa
2014  Saivam
2015  Idhu Enna Maayam
2015  Oru Naal Iravil
2016  Devi(L)
2017  Sometimes
2017  Vanamagan
2018  Diya
2018  Lakshmi
2019  Devi 2
2019  Watchman
2021  Chithirai Sevvaanam
2021  Kutty Story
2021  Thalaivii
2023  Are You Ok Baby?
2023  Boo
2024  Mission: Chapter 1

Screenplay:
2007  Kireedam
2008  Poi Solla Porom
2010  Madrasapattinam
2011  Deiva Thirumagal
2012  Thaandavam
2013  Thalaivaa
2014  Saivam
2015  Idhu Enna Maayam
2015  Oru Naal Iravil
2016  Devi(L)
2017  Sometimes
2017  Vanamagan
2018  Diya
2018  Lakshmi
2019  Devi 2
2019  Watchman
2021  Chithirai Sevvaanam
2021  Kutty Story
2021  Thalaivii
2023  Are You Ok Baby?
2023  Boo
2024  Mission: Chapter 1

Story:
2007  Kireedam
2008  Poi Solla Porom
2010  Madrasapattinam
2011  Deiva Thirumagal
2012  Thaandavam
2013  Thalaivaa
2014  Saivam
2015  Idhu Enna Maayam
2015  Oru Naal Iravil
2016  Devi(L)
2017  Sometimes
2017  Vanamagan
2018  Diya
2018  Lakshmi
2019  Devi 2
2019  Watchman
2021  Chithirai Sevvaanam
2021  Kutty Story
2021  Thalaivii
2023  Are You Ok Baby?
2023  Boo
2024  Mission: Chapter 1

Writer:
2007  Kireedam
2008  Poi Solla Porom
2010  Madrasapattinam
2011  Deiva Thirumagal
2012  Thaandavam
2013  Thalaivaa
2014  Saivam
2015  Idhu Enna Maayam
2015  Oru Naal Iravil
2016  Devi(L)
2017  Sometimes
2017  Vanamagan
2018  Diya
2018  Lakshmi
2019  Devi 2
2019  Watchman
2021  Chithirai Sevvaanam
2021  Kutty Story
2021  Thalaivii
2023  Are You Ok Baby?
2023  Boo
2024  Mission: Chapter 1

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TV Production

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Director:
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Producer:
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Screenplay:
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Writer:
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