Vijay Antony Biography

Vijay Antony, Frances Antony Cyril Raja, known professionally as Vijay Antony, is a versatile Indian artist working predominantly in the Tamil cinema industry. Born on July 24, 1975, in Kanyakumari District, his talents span various domains, including music composition, playback singing, acting, film editing, lyricism, audio engineering, and filmmaking. His age is 48 years old.

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He was originally born in Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, and possessed a deep passion for music from a tender age. When he entered the Tamil entertainment industry, he initially adopted the name “Agni.” However, this name was subsequently altered by S. A. Chandrasekhar, who expressed concerns about its luck. Consequently, he decided to incorporate “Vijay,” the name of his son (the actor Vijay), in front of “Antony.” Vijay Antony initially entered the entertainment scene as a music composer in 2005. Interestingly, his name was changed to Vijay by S. A. Chandrashekhar, who believed that “Agni” was not an auspicious name. A remarkable milestone in his career came when he became the first Indian music director to win the prestigious 2009 Cannes Golden Lion for the song “Naaka Mukka” in the Best Music category, featured in an advertising film.

Family

At the tender age of seven, Vijay Antony faced the tragic loss of his father, leaving him and his four-year-old sister without paternal care. Their mother, determined to provide for her two children, secured a government job to support them. Vijay’s educational journey took place at the Anglo-Indian School Campion Anglo. He has mentioned that his mother’s income was modest, sufficient to meet their basic needs, but their upbringing was marked by various hardships as he grew up.

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Personal Life

Vijay Antony’s family history boasts a renowned figure in the form of his great-grandfather, Samuel Vedanayagam Pillai. Samuel Vedanayagam Pillai was a prominent Tamil poet, novelist, and social worker. He is particularly celebrated for his authorship of “Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram,” a work recognized as the “first modern Tamil novel.” This novel, apart from its literary significance, also espoused ideals of women’s liberation and education, reflecting Vedanayagam’s progressive views.

Vijay Antony embarked on his career journey as a sound engineer, eventually transitioning into the role of a music composer. Following his college education, he established an audio studio called “Audio Infotainment” and served as a sound engineer there. During this phase, he composed jingles for advertisements and crafted background scores for television programs, applying his extensive knowledge of sound engineering.

Religion

Vijay Antony practices Christianity as his religion.

Career

Vijay Antony made his foray into acting with a leading role in the crime thriller “Naan.” Interestingly, in the year 2005, he also made his debut as a music director. A significant milestone in his music career came when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious 2009 Cannes Golden Lion for the song “Naaka Mukka” in an advertising film, securing the Best Music category. Continuing his dual role as an actor and music director, Vijay Antony starred in the standalone sequel “Salim,” an action thriller that further elevated his profile. The song “Naaka Mukka” gained immense popularity and was even played at the 2011 Cricket World Cup. His acting career continued to thrive with roles in action thriller films such as “Salim” (2014), “Pichaikkaran” (2016), “Saithan” (2017), “Yaman” (2017), and “Kolaigaran” (2019). In 2017, he appeared in the political action thriller “Yaman,” directed by Jeeva Shankar.

Filmography

Editor

Music director

Singer

Television

• 2002 Chinna Papa Periya Papa (Season 1) (Credited as Agni) (Sun TV)
• 2005 Malargal (Sun TV)
• 2005 Kettimelam (Jaya TV)
• 2006 Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (Vijay TV)
• 2007 Kadhalikka Neramillai (Vijay TV)
• 2007 Megala (Sun TV)
• 2015 Chinna Papa Periya Papa (Season 2) (Sun TV)

Wife

Vijay Antony is currently married to Fatima, who holds a profession as a producer in Tamil Cinema. Vijay attributes a significant part of his success to the unwavering support and management provided by his wife. Together, they are blessed with two daughters named Meera and Lara. Fatima actively produces Vijay’s films through the Vijay Antony Film Corporation, contributing to their collaborative success in the industry.

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