Vijay Antony Reflects on 21 Years of Collaboration with Thalapathy Vijay

Vijay Antony recently shared his heartfelt thoughts on his enduring collaboration with Thalapathy Vijay, now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Their journey began with the film Sukran in 2005, and over the years, they have worked together on several projects. Vijay Antony expressed his admiration for Vijay's positivity and dedication to public service. As he looks forward to his upcoming films, including Nooru Sami and Appa Kutty, the bond between these two film personalities continues to inspire fans. Discover more about their remarkable journey and future endeavors.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 3, 2026, 07:18 IST

A Nostalgic Reunion

In 2005, the film Sukran, directed by S A Chandrasekhar, had a mixed reception at the box office, yet its soundtrack became a sensation, marking Vijay Antony's debut as a music composer in Kollywood. A standout track from the album was Saathikadi, which featured Thalapathy Vijay showcasing his dance moves to Vijay Antony's music. This cameo by Vijay in his father's film was memorable. Fast forward 21 years, and Vijay Antony has once again connected with Vijay, who now serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Vijay Antony's Heartfelt Message to Thalapathy Vijay

Inspiration from the Chief Minister

Recently, Vijay Antony had the opportunity to meet Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, C Joseph Vijay. He took to social media to express his gratitude for the meeting, describing the time spent together as uplifting and inspiring. He conveyed his wishes for Vijay's continued strength, wisdom, and health, hoping he would persist in his efforts to bring about positive changes in society. "May the universe bless him with abundant positivity and energy to continue serving the people and bringing meaningful change to society," he tweeted.

A Long-Standing Collaboration

Two Decades of Partnership

The connection between Vijay Antony and Thalapathy Vijay spans over twenty years, beginning with Sukran, where Vijay made a special appearance. Their collaboration continued with two more films: Vettaikaaran (2009) and Velayudham (2011).

Vettaikaaran, directed by B. Babusivan, featured Vijay alongside Anushka Shetty and others, telling the story of an aspiring policeman facing a formidable gangster. Velayudham, directed by Mohan Raja, starred Vijay with Genelia D'Souza and became one of his notable commercial successes.

Upcoming Ventures for Vijay Antony

Future Projects

On the professional front, Vijay Antony was last seen in Shakthi Thirumagan and is now looking forward to the release of Nooru Sami, directed by Sasi, marking a reunion with the filmmaker after Pichaikkaran. In addition to acting, he has taken on the role of producer for this project, with his daughter Meera Vijay Antony also involved as a presenter.

He is also preparing for the release of Appa Kutty, an emotional action drama directed by Mu. Maran, known for his previous works like Iravukku Aayiram Kangal and Kannai Nambathey.