John Vijay
ActingAbout John Vijay
John Vijay is an Indian Tamil film actor, who played supporting roles. He has mostly played the role a "comedy/comic villain" in Tamil films. Vijay also works as the head programme director of Radio One FM. John is the chief of 'H2O', an advertising agency with its office at Nungambakkam.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Vijay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of John Vijay's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Vijay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Chennai City Gangsters, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Vijay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Vijay's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Vijay.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chennai City Gangsters | Damar Lal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bottle Radha | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Nirangal Moondru | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Anoop Menon | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire | Ranga | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bhagavanth Kesari | Ratan Shukla | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bhaag Saale | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Yugi | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Cobra | Anand Subramaniam | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Highway | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ramarao On Duty | SP Devanand | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kanal | Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bhamakalapam | Nayar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Enemy | Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | 4 Sorry | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Agadu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | 'Daddy' Kevin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | 50/50 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lucifer | Mayilvaahanam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vandi | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | MLA | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ulkuthu | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | 12-12-1950 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Solo | Shravan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Thupparivaalan | Kamalesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Thappu Thanda | Guru | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Kootathil Oruthan | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | CIA: Comrade In America | Arun Jwbaraj Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Vaigai Express | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kabali | Ameer | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Saahasam | 'Chain' Jaipal | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Azhagu Kutti Chellam | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Adhishta Lakshmi's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Vajravel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Ganapathy Iyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | "Nuclear Star" Boomesh | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Vidiyum Munn | Lankan | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu | Special Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Neram | Katta Kunju | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | David | Ranade Bhai | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Bachelor Party | Prakash Kamath | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Kalakalappu | Dharmarajan | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mouna Guru | Marimuthu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Hemanth Shankar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Prithvi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Angadi Theru | Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Oram Po | Son of Gun | Average | Similar → |
John Vijay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Vijay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Vijay is "Chennai City Gangsters" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Vijay acted in?
John Vijay has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Vijay?
Other notable films include "Agadu", "Highway", and "Thappu Thanda".