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Vijay Antony

Vijay Antony is an Indian music composer, playback singer, actor, film editor, lyricist, audio engineer, and filmmaker who works mainly in Tamil cinema.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Vijay Antony is an Indian music composer, playback singer, actor, film editor, lyricist, audio engineer, and filmmaker who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He made his debut as a music composer in 2005 with Sukran and later became known as a lead actor from 2012 onward.

Early life

Vijay Antony was born on 24 July 1975 in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India. Sources give his birth name as Frances Antony Cyril Raja or Vijay Chandraprakash Antony.

Music career

He entered film music as a composer in 2005 and built a reputation in Tamil cinema as a composer and singer. He is also credited with work as an audio engineer and lyricist.

Acting career

Antony began acting in 2012 with Naan and later appeared in films including Salim, India Pakistan, Pichaikkaran, and Saithan.

Other work

In addition to music and acting, he has been described as a filmmaker, producer, director, writer, and editor.

Key facts

  • Works predominantly in Tamil cinema, with some work in Telugu cinema.
  • He debuted as a music director in 2005 with Sukran.
  • He made his acting debut in 2012 with Naan.
  • He has also worked as a producer, director, writer, and editor.
  • He is associated with the song/commercial "Nakka Mukka," which is cited as a major early success.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vijay Antony?
He is an Indian film professional known mainly as a music composer and playback singer, and also as an actor and filmmaker.
When was Vijay Antony born?
He was born on 24 July 1975.
Where is Vijay Antony from?
He was born in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India.
What was Vijay Antony’s acting debut?
His acting debut is widely listed as Naan in 2012.
What was Vijay Antony’s music debut?
He made his debut as a music composer in 2005 with Sukran.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijay_Antony
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, professions, and overview of career.
  2. Vijay Antony official biography — http://www.vijayantony.com/vijayantony-biography.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, debut as music director and actor.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2537099/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, spouse, and notable acting/composition credits.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/vijay-antony/umc.cpc.544o5x7fxlc1cotyifce87lv
    Supports: Career summary, music-composer debut, and acting debut.
  5. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/vijay-antony/7790
    Supports: Occupations, birthplace, spouse, and selected career notes.