Yes, there have been the failures and pitfalls but Vijay has always got up, dusted himself and moved forward. As the saying goes, failure is not when you fall, it is when you refuse to get up. But then, when you have to match the expectations of the countless fans waiting eagerly for your movie things are bound to go wrong once in a while. Look at it in this way and you will find that Vijay’s consistency in satisfying his fans is something you have to tip your hat to. Vijay the actor’s formula is simple, to get into the character and Vijay the star’s formula is simple, keep your fans happy and when these two are put together, the result is a no holds barred entertainer.

The Vijay brand of entertainment may not be everyone’s cup of tea (or so some may like to pretend) but how many times have we caught ourselves enjoying those swift and elegant dance moves, those powerful dialogues and the stylish bashing of the baddies. There can be a debate over whether Vijay is a cinematic genius or a versatile actor, but there are no two opinions on his stardom, unchallenged and undisputed. Mass hero, Ilaiya Thalapathi Vijay- many happy returns of the day.

This time, too, Ilaiya Thalapathi’s fans have come out with big plans for their hero’s birthday and it really does look big this time. For the first time since its inception the Vijay lead Narppani Iyakkam will have an official flag, don’t read too deeply into it, it is just an identity. The crowds expected to turn out at the venue, the Centenary Hall of Madras University, are so big that only five members from each registered Vijay Fan’s Association will be permitted into the venue (that speaks loads about the man’s pull). Meanwhile, Vijay the perfect professional was shooting in Pazhani for Villu. The schedule wrapped up just a day prior to the celebrations and he is slated to join them on the big day. That shows why he is such a big star, no amount of adulation has changed his approach to cinema, and he simply continues working.