Vijay Antony Biography: Songs, Net Worth, Age, Movies, Awards, Instagram, Wife, Children, Height

Frances Antony Cyril Raja, professionally known as Vijay Antony, is an Indian music composer, playback singer, actor, film editor, lyricist, audio engineer, and filmmaker, primarily active in Tamil cinema.

He rose to fame with hits like “Naaka Mukka” and has starred in films such as Naan, Salim, and Pichaikkaran.

Profile

• Full Name: Frances Antony Cyril Raja
• Stage Name: Vijay Antony
• Born: 24, July 1975
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Nagercoil, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Music composer, playback singer, and film editor
• Height: 1.75m
• Parent: Unknown
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: Fatima Vijay Antony
• Children: Meera Vijay Antony and Lara Vijay Antony
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $7 million

Early Life And Education

Frances Antony Cyril Raja was born on July 24, 1975, in Nagercoil, India. His father’s name is not publicly known, and he passed away when Vijay was just 7 years old. His mother, whose name is also not disclosed, worked as a clerk. He has a younger sister.

Vijay Antony holds a B.Sc. in Physics from St. Xavier’s College in Trichy. He also completed a Visual Communication course at Loyola College, Nagercoil, and pursued a correspondence course from Trinity College in London. He is of Indian ethnicity and identifies as Christian.

Career

Vijay Antony is a versatile and accomplished artist in the Indian film industry, known for his work as a music composer, actor, and sound engineer. He began his career as a sound engineer before transitioning into music composition, making his debut in 2005 with the film Sukran.

Antony initially composed jingles for advertisements and background scores for television shows, which laid the groundwork for his future success in the film music industry.

His big break came with the song “Nakka Mukka” from the 2008 film Kadhalil Vizhunthen, which became an enormous hit and earned him a prestigious Cannes Golden Lion award.

This recognition catapulted his career, leading him to compose music for several successful Tamil films, including A Aa E Ee, TN 07 AL 4777, Mariyadhai, Ninaithale Inikkum, and Vettaikaaran. Antony also expanded his reach to other regional cinemas, making his Telugu debut with Mahatma (2009) and his Kannada debut with Buddhivantha (2007).

In addition to his music career, Vijay Antony made a successful transition into acting with his debut in the 2012 film Naan. He continued to build his acting portfolio with notable films such as Salim (2014), Pichaikkaran (2016), Saithan (2016), Yaman (2017), and Thimiru Pudichavan (2018), further solidifying his status as a multifaceted talent in the Indian film industry.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @vijayantony

Personal Life

Vijay Antony is married to Fatima Vijay Antony, whom he met after she praised his music for the 2005 film Sukran. Their bond grew from this shared connection, leading to their marriage in 2006.

Together, they have two daughters, Meera and Lara. Tragically, in September 2023, the family faced an immense loss with the passing of their elder daughter, Meera, who was only 16 years old.

Discography

• Sukran (2005)
• Dishyum (2006)
• Iruvar Mattum (2006)
• Naan Avanillai (2007)
• Ninaithale (2007)
• Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008)
• A Aa E Ee (2009)
• TN 07 AL 4777 (2009)
• Mariyadhai (2009)
• Ninaithale Inikkum (2009)
• Vettaikaaran (2009)
• Rasikkum Seemane (2010)
• Aval Peyar Thamizharasi (2010)
• Angadi Theru (2010)
• Kanagavel Kaaka (2010)
• Uthama Puthiran (2010)
• Sattapadi Kutram (2011)
• Yuvan Yuvathi (2011)
• Vedi (2011)
• Velayudham (2011)
• Naan (2012)

Net Worth

Vijay Antony‘s net worth is estimated to be approximately $7 million. His primary sources of income come from his diverse roles in the Tamil film industry, including his work as a music composer, playback singer, actor, film editor and producer.