Vijay Kumar

Vijay Kumar is an Indian actor, writer, director, lyricist and producer. His directorial debut, Uriyadi, a political thriller set in the 1990s, was released in 2016 and was lauded as one of the best political thrillers in Tamil cinema. His second project Uriyadi 2 released in April 2019.

Early life

Vijay was born in Chennai where he spent his schooling years. He then studied Metallurgical Engineering at the Government College of Engineering, Salem. A software engineer by profession, he quit his career in reputed companies like IBM and Infosys to pursue his passion in cinema.

Film career Vijay was a Project Lead in IBM when he quit his job to pursue his passion in filmmaking. He made a short film and applied to the first season of the Nalaya Iyakunar show in 2009.

Back in India, Vijay Kumar started his production house Souvenir Productions in April 2013. He conducted a three-month acting workshop for the actors as almost all of them were debutants. Uriyadi 2, produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment, directed by and starring Vijay Kumar released on 5 April 2019.

Vijay Kumar's next film was Fight Club, a youth action-drama that went on floors on 16 July 2021. It stars Vijay Kumar and Monisha Menon in the lead and is produced by Reel Good Films. The principal photography was completed on 3 July 2022. Presented by Lokesh Kanagaraj's production company, G Squad, the film released on 15 December 2023 to favorable reviews.

Vijay Kumar will also play the lead in Reel Good Films second production, Election. The film, directed by Thamizh, co-stars Preethi Asrani. It also features Pavel Navageethan, George Maryan and Dileepan, with music by Govind Vasantha. The principal photography wrapped up on 4 September 2022 and the film will release on 17 May 2024. Vijay Kumar has also written the dialogues of the film.

Filmography Year Film Credited as Role Notes Writer Director Actor Producer Background Music 2016 Uriyadi Lenin Vijay 2019 Uriyadi 2 Lenin Vijay 2020 Soorarai Pottru — 2023 Fight Club Selvaa 2017SIIMABest Debut Actor Tentkotta AwardsMost Watched film of a Debutant Filmmaker Norway Tamil Film Festival AwardsBest Production Tamil Nadu Murpoku Ezhuthalar Kalaingargal Sangam Film AwardsSpecial Award for Production Special Award for Writing and DirectionRadio Mirchi Madurai AwardsBest Director SIIMABest Debut Director Behindwoods Gold MedalsDirection