Pa. Vijay is an Indian lyricist, poet, writer, director, producer and actor who predominantly works in

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. He won the

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in India for his song '' Ovvoru Pookalume'' in Cheran's ''

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'' (2004).

Career

Vijay is a native of

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but grew up in

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where his father Balakrishnan was working with the national raw factory as a spinning man. His mother Saraswathi was a teacher in a government school in

. He met K. Bhagyaraj through his brother, who was a family friend and worked with him in films and his magazine, Bhagya. Vijay made his debut as lyricist in '' Gnanapazham'' in 1996 and went on to write many popular songs. Vijay was originally supposed to make his acting debut with ''Thaai Kaaviyam'' however the film was shelved after the launch. He then made his acting debut with '' Gnabagangal'' (2009) for which he also wrote the script. Vijay then acted in '' Ilaignan'' (2011), scripted by M. Karunanidhi where he was portrayed as a bonded labour of a ship. Vijay made his debut as producer and director with ''

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'' (2015). He wrote the dialogue for the Tamil dubbed version of the Telugu film '' Rudhramadevi'' (2015). Pa Vijay, plays as a TV reporter in '' Nayyapudai'' (2016). In 2018, he made his second film '' Aaruthra'' (2018). For his third directorial venture, '' Aghathiyaa'' (2025) is a horror fantasy drama which stars

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and Arjun in the lead roles.

Filmography

As a lyricist

Other roles

Television

TV Serials

* 2004 ''

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'' * 2004 ''Manaivi'' * 2004 ''Krishna Cottage'' * 2005 ''Selvi'' * 2006 ''Arasi'' * 2006 ''

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'' * 2006 ''Jaiyam'' * 2007 ''Vasantham'' * 2007 ''Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda'' * 2007 ''Manjal Magimai'' * 2008 ''Namma Kudumbam'' * 2008 ''Rudhra'' * 2008 ''Bharathi'' * 2008 ''Sivasakthi'' * 2008 ''Senthoora Poove'' * 2009 '' Chellamay'' * 2009 ''Rudhra'' * 2009 '' Karunamanjari'' * 2012 ''Merku Mambalathil Oru Kaadhal'' * 2012 '' Paartha Gnabagam Illayo'' * 2012 '' Aaha'' * 2013 '' Vani Rani'' * 2013 '' Mahabharatham'' * 2015 '' Naagini'' * 2018 ''Vinayagar'' * 2018 ''

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'' * 2018 ''

Lakshmi Stores ''Lakshmi Stores'' is an Indian Tamil-language soap opera directed by K.Sulaiman, written by veteran director Sundar C and produced by Avni Telemedia which premiered on Sun TV on 24 December 2018 and ended on 25 January 2020. It starred film ...

'' * 2019 ''

Pandavar Illam ''Pandavar Illam'' () is a 2019 Indian-Tamil language TV drama series, which premiered on 15 July 2019 on Sun TV and ended on 28 October 2023, running for 4 years, and digitally streams on Sun NXT. It stars Papri Ghosh, Aarthi Subash, Krithi ...

'' * 2019 ''

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'' * 2019 ''

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'' * 2020 ''

Poove Unakkaga Poove Unakkaga () may refer to: * ''Poove Unakkaga'' (film), a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film starring Vijay * ''Poove Unakkaga'' (TV series), a 2020 Indian Tamil-language soap opera {{dab ...

'' * 2020 ''

Vanathai Pola ''Vaanathaippola'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars Vijayakanth in a dual role. The supporting cast includes Meena, Prabhu Deva, Livingston, Kausalya and Anju Aravind. Produced by ...

'' * 2021 ''Aruvi'' * 2021 '' Kayal'' * 2022 ''

Priyamaana Thozhi ''Priyamaana Thozhi'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vikraman and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Madhavan, Jyothika, Sridevi Vijayakumar and Vineeth, with Livingston and Manivannan playing o ...

'' * 2022 ''

Sevvanthi ''Sevvanthi'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film direction and photographed by P. S. Nivas, in his final directorial credit. The film stars Santhana Pandian and Sreeja, with Janagaraj, Charan Raj and Vennira Aad ...

'' * 2022 ''

Anandha Ragam ''Anandha Ragam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Bharani, starring Sivakumar, Radha and Aruna. The film is based on the novel ''Alaigal Oivathillai'' () by Thamarai Senthoorapandi. It was released on 14 January 198 ...

'' * 2023 '' Pudhu Vasantham'' * 2023 '' Poova Thalaya''

Reality shows

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vijay, P. Living people Tamil-language lyricists Tamil film poets Indian male poets 1974 births Filmfare Awards South winners Male actors from Tamil Nadu Tamil film directors Male actors in Tamil cinema People from Coimbatore 21st-century Indian male actors Best Lyrics National Film Award winners