Vijay Antony
| Vijay Antony | |
|---|---|
 Vijay Antony in Salim | |
| Born | Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu |
| Occupation | Music composer, actor, playback singer, producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website |
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Vijay Antony is an Indian music composer, playback singer and actor working in the Tamil film industry.
Career
Vijay Antony was born in Trichy and studied in St.Xavier Higher Secondary School,Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu, India. He obtained a degree from the Trinity College London and set up his own in-house studio called Audiophiles.
He made his debut as a music director in the 2006 film Dishyum, directed by Sasi.
He is the first Indian to win the 2009 Cannes Golden Lion for the Nakka Mukka commercial (for The Times of India) in the Best of Music category. Nakka Mukka raised his fame and that song was played in the 2011 Cricket World Cup.[1]
In 2012, he made his acting debut, enacting the lead role in the thriller film Naan. His next venture as an actor and music director was Salim, in which he portrayed the same character from Naan;[2] both Naan and Salim were sleeper hits.[3] India Pakistan, his next release, a romantic comedy, was the first film he starred in but did not compose music for.[4] He will next be acting in Pichaikkaran, collaborating with his Dishyum director Sasi.[5]
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2009 | TN 07 AL 4777 | Himself | Cameo appearance in "Aathichudi" song |
| 2012 | Naan | Karthik (Mohammed Salim) | |
| 2014 | Salim | Mohammed Salim | |
| 2015 | India Pakistan | Karthik | |
| 2016 | Nambiar | Himself | Cameo appearance in "Aala Amara" song |
| 2016 | Pichaikkaran | March 4 | |
| 2016 | Saithan |
May Release | |
| 2016 | Yeman | Filming | |
| 2016 | Hitler | Pre-production | |
| 2016 | Thirudan | Pre-production | |
| 2016 | Naan 3 | Pre-production |
Music director
| Year | Film | Other languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sukran | ||
| 2006 | Iruvar Mattum | ||
| 2006 | Dishyum | Dishum Dishum (Telugu) | |
| 2007 | Ninaithale | ||
| 2007 | Naan Avanillai | Songs only Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil) | |
| 2008 | Pandhayam | ||
| 2008 | Kadhalil Vizhunthen | Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil) | |
| 2008 | Budhivanta (Kannada) | Remake of Naan Avanillai | |
| 2008 | Pasumpon Thevar Varalaru | Documentary film | |
| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | ||
| 2009 | Mahatma | ||
| 2009 | TN 07 AL 4777 | ||
| 2009 | Mariyadhai | ||
| 2009 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil) | |
| 2009 | Puthiya Thalapathi | Mahatma (Telugu) | |
| 2009 | Vettaikkaaran | Puliveta (Telugu) | Winner, Vijay Award for Favourite Song – Chinna Thamarai Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director |
| 2010 | Rasikkum Seemane | ||
| 2010 | Kanagavel Kaaka | ||
| 2010 | Angadi Theru | Shopping Mall (Telugu) | |
| 2010 | Aval Peyar Thamizharasi | ||
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | ||
| 2011 | Sattapadi Kutram | ||
| 2011 | Yuvan Yuvathi | Dear (Telugu) | |
| 2011 | Velayudham | ||
| 2011 | Vedi | ||
| 2012 | Naan | Nakili (Telugu) | |
| 2012 | Bullet Raja | Daruvu (Telugu) | |
| 2012 | Sattam Oru Iruttarai | ||
| 2013 | Haridas | ||
| 2013 | Madha Gaja Raja | ||
| 2013 | Iruvar Ullam | ||
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | 1 song ("A for Azhagirukku") | |
| 2014 | Salim | ||
| 2015 | Nambiar | Soundtrack released, film in production[6] | |
| 2015 | Aavi Kumar | ||
| 2016 | Pichaikkaran | Post Production |
Singer
| Year | Song | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Saathikadi" | Sukran | |
| 2006 | "Dailamo", "Bhoomikku" | Dishyum | |
| 2007 | "Machakani", "Kaakha Kaakha" | Naan Avan Illai | |
| 2008 | "Naaka Mukka", "Thozhiya", "Kadavul Padaitha", "Unakkena Naan" | Kadhalil Vizhunthen | |
| 2009 | "Menaa Minukki", "Kannivedi" | A Aa E Ee | |
| 2009 | "Mere Priya", "Allah" | Ninaithale Inikkum | |
| 2009 | "Aathichudi" | TN 07 AL 4777 | |
| 2010 | "Poove Poove", "Naan Unnai Paarkum" | Rasikkum Seemane | |
| 2010 | "Palayankottai" | Aval Peyar Thamizharasi | |
| 2010 | "Usumalarase" | Uthamaputhiran | |
| 2011 | "Edhedho" | Sattapadi Kutram | |
| 2011 | "O My Angel" "Kola Kuthu" | Yuvan Yuvathi | |
| 2011 | "Ichu Ichu" | Vedi | |
| 2011 | "Sonna Puriyathu" | Velayudham | |
| 2012 | "Usumalarese" "Rajulla" | Daruvu | Telugu |
| 2012 | "Ulaginil" "Thappellam" | Naan | |
| 2012 | "Poochandi" | Sattam Oru Iruttarai | |
| 2013 | "Thumbakka" | Madha Gaja Raja | |
| 2013 | "Edhirthu nil" | Biriyani | Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2014 | "Onnuna Rendu" | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Composed by Simon |
| 2014 | "Mascara Pottu" | Salim |
Television
- 2005 Malargal
- 2006 Kana Kaanum Kaalangal
- 2007 Megala
- 2015 Chinna Papa Periya Papa
References
- ↑ "TOI wins India its first Gold Film Lions at Cannes – Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 28 June 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/vijay-antony-talks-about-saleem/article6299218.ece
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/im-not-a-good-actor-vijay-antony/article7188177.ece
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/im-not-a-good-actor-vijay-antony/article7188177.ece
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/No-one-will-want-to-play-a-beggar-in-a-film-but-I-did/articleshow/48641784.cms
- ↑ "Srikanth is Nambiar!". Sify. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
External links
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