P. Vijay

Pa. Vijay is an Indian lyricist, poet, writer, director, producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics in India for his song Ovvoru Pookalume in Cheran's Autograph.

Career Vijay is a native of Jayankondam but grew up in Coimbatore where his father Balakrishnan was working with the national raw factory as a spinning man. His mother Saraswathi was a teacher in a government school in Coimbatore. He met K. Bhagyaraj through his brother, who was a family friend and worked with him in films and his magazine, Bhagya. Vijay made his debut as lyricist in Gnanapazham in 1996 and went on to write many popular songs.

Vijay was originally supposed to make his acting debut with Thaai Kaaviyam however the film was shelved after the launch. He then made his acting debut with Gnabagangal (2009) for which he also wrote the script.

Vijay then acted in Ilaignan (2011), scripted by M. Karunanidhi where he was portrayed as a bonded labour of a ship. Vijay made his debut as producer and director with Strawberry (2015). He wrote the dialogue for the Tamil dubbed version of the Telugu film Rudhramadevi (2015). Pa Vijay, plays as a TV reporter in Nayyapudai (2016). In 2018, he made his second film Aaruthra (2018). For his third directorial venture, Aghathiyaa (2025) is a horror fantasy drama which stars Jiiva and Arjun in the lead roles.

Filmography

As a lyricist

Other roles Year Film Director Writer Producer Actor Role Notes 2009 Gnabagangal Kadhiravan aka Meerapriyan 2011 Ilaignan Karky Arokkyasamy 2015 Strawberry Saravanan Rudhramadevi Tamil version 2016 Nayyapudai Vijay Appa Himself Guest appearance 2018 Aaruthra Shivamalai (Shiva) Also singer for song "Puli Onnu" 2021 Kalathil Santhippom Himself Guest appearance 2024 Thiru.Manickam Himself Guest appearance 2025 Aghathiyaa 2026 Anantha

Television TV Serials 2004 Kalki 2004 Manaivi 2004 Krishna Cottage 2005 Selvi 2006 Arasi 2006 Lakshmi 2006 Jaiyam 2007 Vasantham 2007 Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda 2007 Manjal Magimai 2008 Namma Kudumbam 2008 Rudhra 2008 Bharathi 2008 Sivasakthi 2008 Senthoora Poove 2009 Chellamay 2009 Rudhra 2009 Karunamanjari 2012 Merku Mambalathil Oru Kaadhal 2012 Paartha Gnabagam Illayo 2012 Aaha 2013 Vani Rani 2013 Mahabharatham 2015 Naagini 2018 Vinayagar 2018 Maya 2018 Lakshmi Stores 2019 Pandavar Illam 2019 Magarasi 2019 Chocolate 2020 Poove Unakkaga 2020 Vanathai Pola 2021 Aruvi 2021 Kayal 2022 Priyamaana Thozhi 2022 Sevvanthi 2022 Anandha Ragam 2023 Pudhu Vasantham 2023 Poova Thalaya

Reality shows Year Show Role Channel Nenje Ezhu himself Kalaignar TV