Happy Birthday Vijay: 5 must-know facts about Thalapathy

Thalapathy Vijay turns a year older today. On his 49th birthday, here we list some cool facts about the actor!

Thalapathy Vijay is the highest-paid actor in Tamil cinema surpassing superstar Rajinikanth and 'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan. Reportedly, Vijay has got a big cheque of Rs 200 crore for #Thalapathy68. Credit: Special Arrangement

Vijay is an amazing singer. He has crooned for his films, including his upcoming release 'Leo'. Credit: Special Arrangement

In his initial years, Vijay was bashed brutally by critics for his appearance, but his effort and hard work proved everyone wrong and he is today one of the biggest self-made star in showbiz. Credit: Special Arrangement

Vijay has a strong fanbase not just in Tamil Nadu, but all over the world. Thanks to his fans, Vijay has created amazing records on social media. Credit: Special Arrangement

Vijay is one of those actors to have married one of his own fan. Reportedly, his wife Sangeeta was a huge fan of Vijay and met him during the shoot of a movie of his in Film City, Chennai. Soon love blossomed and Vijay married Sangeetha in 1999 after a brief courtship. Credit: Twitter/@onlynikil