Vijay's Financial Profile Revealed Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Vijay's Impressive Net Worth
TVK Leader Vijay's Wealth: The actor-turned-politician Vijay has disclosed assets exceeding Rs 600 crore in his election affidavit, providing a comprehensive overview of his financial status as he prepares for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is contesting in the Perambur and Trichy East constituencies, marking the inaugural electoral participation of his party. According to the affidavit, Vijay's total net worth is Rs 624 crore, comprising movable assets worth Rs 404 crore and immovable assets valued at Rs 220 crore. His wife, Sangeetha, has reported a separate net worth of Rs 15.76 crore.
The affidavit offers an in-depth look at Vijay's financial assets, with his movable assets alone amounting to Rs 404,58,57,196. This includes various bank deposits, fixed deposits, investments, and loans provided to family members. Among his significant assets are deposits with Indian Overseas Bank, particularly a notable account in Saligramam valued at Rs 213,36,15,943. He also maintains fixed deposits with banks such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and State Bank of India.
His investment portfolio features shares in companies like Jaya Nagar Property Pvt Ltd, Indian Overseas Bank, and Sun Paper Mill Ltd. The affidavit also details loans and advances, including amounts lent to family members like Sangeetha Vijay, Jason Sanjay, and Divya Saasha.
In terms of lifestyle, Vijay possesses several luxury vehicles, including a BMW 530, BMW i7, Toyota Lexus 350, Toyota Vellfire, and a Maruti Swift, along with a TVS XL Super bike. His jewelry collection includes 883 grams of gold and silver items.
Real Estate and Property Holdings
Vijay's immovable assets are estimated at Rs 220,15,62,010, encompassing agricultural land, commercial properties, and residential real estate throughout Tamil Nadu. He owns agricultural land in Vattapatti village near Kodaikanal, as well as non-agricultural land in areas like Porur, Saligramam, and Neelankarai. His commercial property portfolio includes locations such as Parivakkam, Thyagaraya Nagar, Sholinganallur, and Koppur in Chennai.
Residential properties constitute a significant portion of his assets, with 10 listed locations in prime areas like Neelankarai, Saligramam, Mylapore, and Egmore. Remarkably, Vijay has reported zero liabilities, indicating no outstanding loans or dues to financial institutions. For the fiscal year 2024–25, he declared a total income of Rs 184.53 crore in his income tax returns, primarily sourced from self-employment, interest income, and rental income from his properties.
Personal Background and Education
The affidavit also confirms that Vijay has no pending criminal cases and has not been convicted of any crimes. Regarding his education, he revealed that he left his BSc program at Loyola College, Chennai, in 1992, having completed his Class 10 and 12 through private study in 1989 and 1991, respectively. With Tamil Nadu set to vote on April 23 and results expected on May 4, Vijay's entry into electoral politics with TVK introduces a fresh dynamic to the state's political scene.