Duniya Vijay
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Born | B. R. Vijay Kumar 20 January 1974 Kumbaranhalli, Anekal, Karnataka, India |
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Years active | 2001–present |
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Children | 3 |
B. R. Vijay Kumar, who is professionally known as Duniya Vijay and Duniya Viji, is an Indian actor and film director known for his work in
Career
Vijay began his career in films with a role in
The turning point in Vijay's career came with his friend
In 2007, Vijay appeared in
In Chanda, which was directed by
Vijay did a semi-art film
In 2009, Vijay appeared in action-oriented films, such as MR Ramesh's
In 2012, Vijay starred in the critically acclaimed
In 2016, Vijay's first release was
The film Kanaka was released after Masti Gudi. After the film's success he appeared in Johnny Johnny Yes Papa (2018), a sequel to their previous venture Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam (2011) that was produced under Vijay's company Duniya Talkies.[24]
In 2021, Vijay appeared in the adult-oriented film Kusti with his son, and his own directorial debut Salaga.[25]
Controversies
On 6 November 2016, while filming the climax fight scene for Masti Gudi, two stuntmen playing the villains Anil and Uday, along with Vijay, jumped from a helicopter into
On 24 September 2018, Vijay was arrested after he was alleged to have assaulted and abducted his friend, a gym trainer.[29]
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Ranga SSLC | Henchman | Uncredited role |
Monalisa | Dhyan's classmate | ||
2005 | Rishi | Drug peddler | |
Rakshasa | Thambi Palani | ||
Giri | Henchman | ||
Mental Manja | Angry man | ||
Jogi | Prisoner | ||
Deadly Soma | Babaraj's henchman | ||
2006 | Shree | Shetty's henchman | |
Ambi | Ambi's friend | ||
Kallarali Hoovagi | Bedara Paapu | ||
2007 | Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla | Bikku | |
Duniya | Shivalinga a.k.a. Shivu | Filmfare Award for Best Actor Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor | |
Sri Kshethra Kaivara Thathayya | Villager | Cameo | |
Guna | Cameo | ||
Yuga | Yuga | ||
Geleya | Vijay | Special Appearance | |
Chanda | Kariya | ||
2008 | Avva | Bedara Manja | |
Slum Bala | Bala | ||
2009 | Junglee | Prabhakar | |
Thaakath | Basya | ||
Devru | Devru | Also playback singer | |
2010 | Shankar IPS | Shankar Prasad | |
Kari Chirathe | Madesh | ||
Kanteerava | Kanteerava | ||
Aithalakkadi | Himself | Guest appearance | |
2011 | Veera Bahu | Veerabahu | |
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam | Johnny | ||
Jarasandha | Krishna Murthy "Jarasandha" | ||
2012 | Bheema Theeradalli | Chandya | Suvarna Critics Award for Actor |
Rajanikantha |
Rajani / Kantha | Dual Role | |
2013 | Jayammana Maga | Naga | |
2014 | Shivajinagara |
Ramu | |
Simhadri | Simhadri | ||
2015 | Jackson | Jackson | |
Daksha | Daksha | ||
RX Soori | Soori | ||
Ring Road | Khan | ||
2016 | Dana Kayonu | Kempu / Docomo | |
2017 | Masti Gudi |
Maasthi | |
2018 | Kanaka | Kanaka | |
Johnny Johnny Yes Papa | Johnny | ||
2021 | Salaga | Vijay | Also director Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada[30] |
2023 | Veera Simha Reddy | Pratap Reddy | Telugu film |
Bheema
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Bheema | Also director[31] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref. |
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2004 | Pa Pa Pandu | Colors Super |
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References
- ^ "Newcomers rule box office". Indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ a b "From Sudeep to Duniya Vijay: Kannada film stars who started their acting careers from television serials". The Times of India. 26 March 2020.
- ^ "Duniya is refreshingly original".
- ^ "Duniya Vijay in Geleya". Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ "Duniya's Vijay suspended".
- ^ "Review: Avva is a class apart". www.rediff.com.
- ^ "When words turn to reel". The Hindu. 15 April 2007.
- ^ "Junglee: Plastic dolls of the jungle". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 6 February 2009.
- ^ "Review - Devru". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
- ^ "KANTEERAVA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
- ^ "SHANKAR IPS MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Kari Chirathe: They don't just fight". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ^ "Review: Veera Bahu disappoints". Rediff.com. 18 February 2011.
- ^ "Johnny Mera Naam, Preethi Mera Kaam". The New Indian Express. 6 June 2011.
- ^ "Jarasandha". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012.
- ^ "BHEEMA THEERADALLI MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 16 May 2016.
- ^ "Review: Rajni Kantha is for Duniya Vijay's fans". Rediff.com. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ "When all fail, faith helps". Deccan Herald. 16 August 2013.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Lokesh, Vinay. "Duniya Vijay signs Cobra". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dana Kayonu: A good story despite all the 'mass' elements". The Hindu. 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Maasthi Gudi Movie Review". The Times of India. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Johnny Johnny Yes Papa Review: Entertainment sans logic". Cinema Express.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (16 October 2021). "Salaga Movie Review: An engaging journey into the mafia world". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Duniya Vijay Safe - Fatal Accident During Mastigudi Shooting". Chitraloka. 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Duniya Vijay Respect KFCC Decision". Chitraloka. 9 November 2016.
- ^ "Chargesheet filed against the makers of 'Mastigudi'".
- ^ "'Duniya' Vijay lowda arrested on abduction, assault". The Hindu. 23 September 2018.
- ^ "Nominations for the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". filmfare.com. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "ದೀಪಾವಳಿಗೆ ದುನಿಯಾ ವಿಜಯ್ ʻಭೀಮʼನ ದರ್ಶನ!". Vistara News. 16 August 2023.
External links
- Duniya attracts Vijay too Archived 18 February 2013 at archive.today
- Interview with Vijay in The Hindu[usurped]