Not Vijay but THIS Tamil actor was the original ‘Ilaya Thalapathy’ long before 'Mersal' star; all about Salem event
- Posted on May 17, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Not Vijay but THIS Tamil actor was the original ‘Ilaya Thalapathy’ long before 'Mersal' star; all about Salem event
CM Vijay is known across the world as “Thalapathy.” The title has become a defining part of his film career and political image. What began as a screen prefix in the 1990s eventually turned into one of the most powerful brands in Indian cinema.
