His latest film, Ratham , had just released. The critics called it "visceral," "uncompromising." The audience saw a father rip apart a human trafficking ring with a broken bottle and a quiet, terrifying rage. What they didn't see was the price.
For those catching up, this action drama directed by S. D. Vijay Milton remains a recent highlight in his filmography. It features Antony as a man with a mysterious past, showcasing his signature "serious protagonist" style.
Vijay Antony continues to redefine himself with a mix of high-stakes political dramas and experimental thrillers. From his landmark 25th film to fresh collaborations, here is what is on the radar: 1. Shakthi Thirumagan (VA25) Marking a major milestone as his 25th film in a lead role, Shakthi Thirumagan vijay antony latest movies
Vijay Antony is currently in a phase where he is trying to balance (like Romeo ) with commercial mass appeal (like Hitler ). His last major blockbuster was Pichaikkaran 2 (2023) , where he played a dual role (a wealthy man and a beggar), which was a significant hit in both Tamil and Telugu markets.
Kolai (2023)For fans of "whodunit" mysteries, Kolai (titled Hatya in Telugu) offered a visually stunning experience. Inspired by real-life events from the 1920s, Antony played a retired detective with a sharp mind and a tragic past. The film was praised for its international aesthetic, moody cinematography, and Antony’s restrained, intellectual performance. His latest film, Ratham , had just released
He thought of his next project. The one the papers were already calling his "most dangerous yet." A one-shot prison riot film. No cuts. Ninety minutes of real-time chaos. The director had emailed him a mood board: Tony Jaa meets Dog Day Afternoon, but with Tamil soul.
He stood up, walked to the window. Trichy baked under a white sun. A vegetable vendor argued with a cop. A toddler licked an ice cream that was melting faster than he could eat. Normal life. The kind of life his characters never got. For those catching up, this action drama directed by S
Pichaikkaran 2 (2023)Perhaps his most anticipated project in recent times, this sequel saw Vijay Antony taking the director’s chair for the first time. While not a direct narrative continuation of the 2016 blockbuster, it retained the "mother sentiment" and themes of social justice that fans love. The film explores high-stakes corporate rivalry and brain transplantation, proving Antony’s knack for blending science fiction with commercial Masala elements.
The fan clicked on. And Vijay Antony smiled.
"Sir, Netflix is on line two. They want to pre-buy streaming rights for Ratham . Also, the director of Mazhai is asking about a sequel. Action thriller, but with rain. A lot of rain."
"No to the prison film," he said, his voice low.
