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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1974)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Vijaya Kumar
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| birth_name = B. Rudrappa Vijay Kumar
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1974|01|20}}
| birth_place = [[Anekal|Kumbaranahalli]], [[Karnataka]], India
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|film director}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Nagarathna|1999}}
| partner = Keerthi Pattadi
| children = 3
| years_active = 2004–present
| relatives = [[Yogesh (actor)|Yogesh]] (nephew)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/duniya-vijay-backs-nephew-yogesh-in-sidlingu-2-song-unveiling/articleshow/118156339.cms|title=Duniya Vijay Backs Nephew Yogesh in Sidlingu 2 Song Unveiling|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref>
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'''B. Rudrappa Vijay Kumar''', professionally known as '''Duniya Vijay''' and '''Duniya Viji''', is an Indian actor and film director known for his work in [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada films]]. As an actor, he began his career playing small roles until he got his big break in ''[[Duniya (2007 film)|Duniya]]'' (2007) for which he won his first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Kannada|Filmfare Award for Best Actor]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Newcomers rule box office|url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/newcomers-rule-box-office-kannada-news-32612|work= Indiaglitz.com|access-date= 27 March 2016|archive-date= 23 January 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150123025542/https://www.indiaglitz.com/newcomers-rule-box-office-kannada-news-32612|url-status= live}}</ref> He is the recipient of two [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], one [[Karnataka State Film Awards|Karnataka State Film Award]] and [[SIIMA Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIIMA winners list 2024 (Telugu, Kannada): Nani, Rakshit Shetty win Best Actor; Keerthy, Chaithra wins Best Actress |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/siima-2023-winners-jr-ntr-wins-best-actor-award-for-rrr-rishab-shettys-kantara-wins-101694837099476.html |access-date=15 September 2024 |website=News18 India |language=en |archive-date=27 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127094030/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/siima-2023-winners-jr-ntr-wins-best-actor-award-for-rrr-rishab-shettys-kantara-wins-101694837099476.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

He is noted for his performances in ''[[Chanda (2007 film)|Chanda]]'' (2007), ''[[Junglee (2009 film)|Junglee]]'' (2009), ''[[Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam]]'' (2011), ''[[Jayammana Maga]]'' (2013), ''[[Maasthi Gudi]]'' (2017), ''[[Salaga (film)|Salaga]]'' (2021), and ''[[Bheema (2024 film)|Bheema]]'' (2024).

==Career==

Vijay began his career in films with a role in [[Yograj Bhat]]'s ''[[Ranga SSLC]]'' with [[Sudeep]]. He then appeared in ''[[Monalisa (film)|Monalisa]]'', ''[[Jogi (2005 film)|Jogi]]'', ''[[Shree (2006 film)|Shree]]'' and ''[[Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla]]'', and also accepted roles in television.<ref name="T"/>

The turning point in Vijay's career came with his friend [[Duniya Soori|Soori]]'s directorial debut ''[[Duniya (2007 film)|Duniya]]''. Vijay was cast as a kind, naive village boy who falls into the hands of underworld goons who use him as a henchman. His acting won him positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/feb/26ssdun.htm | title=Duniya is refreshingly original | access-date=3 November 2022 | archive-date=3 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103081249/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/feb/26ssdun.htm | url-status=live }}</ref> Vijay went on to win the State and Filmfare awards for his role in the film.

[[File:Ravi Srivatsaa with Duniya Vijay.jpg|thumb|right|Vijay, film director [[Ravi Srivatsa]] (right)]]

In 2007, Vijay appeared in ''[[Yuga (2007 film)|Yuga]]'', ''[[Chanda (2007 film)|Chanda]]'' and ''[[Geleya]]''. ''Yuga'' is an action-oriented film that is similar to ''Duniya'' but it was not a box-office success. Vijay took a supporting role in ''Geleya'' when [[Prakash Rai]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-film-news/nostalgia-trip-mungaru-male-completes-nine-years|title=Duniya Vijay in Geleya|access-date=27 March 2016|archive-date=4 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404193029/http://www.ytalkies.com/sandalwood-film-news/nostalgia-trip-mungaru-male-completes-nine-years|url-status=dead}}</ref> suddenly left the film.

In ''Chanda'', which was directed by [[S. Narayan]], who had supposedly agreed with Vijay to release the film six weeks after ''Yuga'' to avoid a clash. Narayan did not keep this promise, for which Vijay refused to dub for the film. The matter was settled with the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), which imposed a year-long ban on Vijay.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/vijay/20071102.htm | title=Duniya's Vijay suspended | access-date=3 November 2022 | archive-date=3 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103082428/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/vijay/20071102.htm | url-status=live }}</ref> After the intervention of KFCC elders, the ban was revoked and Vijay was eligible to work on other movies. ''Chanda'' was a commercial success at the box office, and especially at [[B&C]] centres.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

Vijay did a semi-art film ''[[Avva (film)|Avva]]'' for [[Kavita Lankesh]] at the start of 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/11sssa.htm|title=Review: Avva is a class apart|author=|date=|website=www.rediff.com|access-date=3 November 2022|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216214654/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/11sssa.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Vijay won accolades for a bravura performance, but the film did not do well. He was then seen in [[Sumana Kittur]]'s ''[[Slum Bala]]'' towards the end of 2008, which also did average business.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/when-words-turn-to-reel/article18054311.ece|title=When words turn to reel|date=15 April 2007|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=3 November 2022|archive-date=3 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103084015/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/when-words-turn-to-reel/article18054311.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The consensus was that both films lacked action, which was Vijay's forte.

In 2009, Vijay appeared in action-oriented films, such as MR Ramesh's ''[[Thaakath]]'' and ''[[Junglee (2009 film)|Junglee]]'', which was directed by [[Duniya Soori|Soori]], and [[Sadhu Kokila]]'s ''[[Devru]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/junglee-plastic-dolls-of-the-jungle/articleshow/22221856.cms|title=Junglee: Plastic dolls of the jungle|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|access-date=6 February 2009|archive-date=27 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627132301/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/junglee-plastic-dolls-of-the-jungle/articleshow/22221856.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/Nov/21/devru-105953.html|title=Review - Devru|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=21 November 2009}}</ref> Vijar appeared in three films in 2010, one of which, ''[[Kanteerava]]'', had average business and reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kanteerava/movie-review/7366720.cms?from=mdr|title=KANTEERAVA MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 May 2016|access-date=3 November 2022|archive-date=3 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103083836/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kanteerava/movie-review/7366720.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> The other two, ''Shankar IPS'' and ''Kari Chirathe'', were box-office failures.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/shankar-ips/movie-review/11927071.cms?from=mdr|title=SHANKAR IPS MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 May 2010|access-date=3 November 2022|archive-date=3 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103082815/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/shankar-ips/movie-review/11927071.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kari-chirathe-they-dont-just-fight/articleshow/21789754.cms|title=Kari Chirathe: They don't just fight|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|access-date=3 September 2010|archive-date=25 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625194310/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kari-chirathe-they-dont-just-fight/articleshow/21789754.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The following year, he appeared in successful and critically acclaimed films ''[[Jarasandha (film)|Jarasandha]]'', ''[[Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam]]'' and ''[[Veera Bahu (film)|Veerabahu]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-veera-bahu/20110218.htm|title=Review: Veera Bahu disappoints|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=18 February 2011|access-date=3 November 2022|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923064104/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/south-review-veera-bahu/20110218.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2011/Jun/06/johnny-mera-naam-preethi-mera-kaam-260086.html|title=Johnny Mera Naam, Preethi Mera Kaam|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=6 June 2011|access-date=17 February 2024|archive-date=5 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405102215/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Apr/05/no-technical-basis-or-history-of-issues-to-question-reliability-of-m3-voting-machines-eci-tells-madras-hc|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2011/nov/26/jarasandha-314185.html|title=Jarasandha|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=16 May 2012|access-date=3 November 2022|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922045919/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2011/nov/26/jarasandha-314185.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2012, Vijay starred in the critically acclaimed ''[[Bheema Theeradalli]]'' which also had commercial success. Vijay was lauded for his performance in the movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bheema-theeradalli/movie-review/12560914.cms?from=mdr|title= BHEEMA THEERADALLI MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 May 2016}}</ref> In early 2013, the film ''[[Rajanikantha]]'' was released and it was a disaster at the box office.<ref>{{cite news |title= Review: Rajni Kantha is for Duniya Vijay's fans |url= http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-rajni-kantha/20130301.htm |work= [[Rediff.com]] |date= 2013-03-01 |accessdate= 2013-03-01 |archive-date= 3 November 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20221103084443/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-rajni-kantha/20130301.htm |url-status= live }}</ref> His subsequent release ''[[Jayammana Maga]]'', a psychological thriller and his first production venture under his company "Duniya Talkies", attracted positive critical reviews and his performance was noted.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/351571/when-all-fail-faith-helps.html|title=When all fail, faith helps|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=16 August 2013|access-date=3 November 2022|archive-date=7 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007111743/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/351571/when-all-fail-faith-helps.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He did his own stunts in this movie like in many of his other films, including ''Duniya''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-02-03 |title=Duniya Vijay started his career as a junior fight artist |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/duniya-vijay-started-his-career-as-ajunior-fight-artist/articleshow/29816327.cms |access-date=2023-11-08 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108071738/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/duniya-vijay-started-his-career-as-ajunior-fight-artist/articleshow/29816327.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-09-17 |title=Duniya Vijay performs daredevil stunts |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/duniya-vijay-performs-daredevil-stunts/articleshow/22655003.cms |access-date=2023-11-08 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108071738/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/duniya-vijay-performs-daredevil-stunts/articleshow/22655003.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> His next movie ''[[Shivajinagara (2014 film)|Shivajinagara]]'' was an average box-office performer. In 2014, his only movie was ''[[Simhadri (2014 film)|Simhadri]]''. In 2015, he appeared in ''[[Jackson (2015 film)|Jackson]]'', ''[[RX Soori|Rx Suri]]'', and ''[[Ring Road (film)|Ring Road]]'', which were hits, but ''Cobra'' was delayed.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/duniya-vijay-signs-cobra/articleshow/26025063.cms | title=Duniya Vijay signs Cobra | website=[[The Times of India]] | last1=Lokesh | first1=Vinay | archive-date=7 December 2023 | access-date=3 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180543/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/duniya-vijay-signs-cobra/articleshow/26025063.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2016, Vijay's first release was [[Yogaraj Bhat]]'s much-hyped film ''[[Dana Kayonu]]'', in which he starred alongside [[Priyamani]]. The film was a commercial success and resurrected his career.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Dana-Kayonu-A-good-story-despite-all-the-%E2%80%98mass%E2%80%99-elements/article15476168.ece | title=Dana Kayonu: A good story despite all the 'mass' elements | newspaper=The Hindu | date=8 October 2016 | archive-date=3 November 2022 | access-date=3 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103084813/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Dana-Kayonu-A-good-story-despite-all-the-%E2%80%98mass%E2%80%99-elements/article15476168.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> His next release was [[Nagashekar]]'s ''[[Masti Gudi]]'', which made little impact at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/maasthi-gudi/movie-review/58642885.cms|title=Maasthi Gudi Movie Review |work=The Times of India| date=12 May 2017| accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref>

The film ''[[Kanaka (film)|Kanaka]]'' was released after ''Masti Gudi''. After the film's success he appeared in ''[[Johnny Johnny Yes Papa (film)|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/kannada/2018/mar/31/johnny-johnny-yes-papa-review-entertainment-sans-logic-5300.html | title=Johnny Johnny Yes Papa Review: Entertainment sans logic | website=[[Cinema Express]] }}</ref>

In 2021, Vijay appeared in the adult-oriented film ''Kusti'' with his son Samrat, and his own directorial debut ''[[Salaga (film)|Salaga]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Salaga Movie Review: An engaging journey into the mafia world |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2021/oct/16/salaga-movie-reviewan-engaging-journey-into-the-mafia-world-27300.html |work=Cinema Express |date=16 October 2021 |author=Sharadhaa, A.}}</ref> He then wrote, directed and starred in ''[[Bheema (2024 film)|Bheema]]'' (2024). He plays the eponymous role in the film dealing with drug menace. Although his performance was commended, critics wrote unfavourably of the film's screenplay.<ref>{{cite web |last1=B. M. |first1=Sujay |title='Bheema' Movie Review: Gangster drama doesn't pack a punch |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/gangster-drama-doesn-t-pack-a-punch-3144997 |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=8 May 2026 |language=en |date=10 August 2024}}</ref>

In 2026, it was reported that he would direct ''City Lights'', starring [[Vinay Rajkumar]] and his daughter, Monisha, in her debut.<ref name="CL26">{{cite web |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Duniya Vijay Kumar plugs into the undercurrent of City Lights with 'Baava Baava' |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2026/May/07/duniya-vijay-kumar-plugs-into-the-undercurrent-of-city-lights-with-baava-baava |website=Cinema Express |access-date=8 May 2026 |language=en |date=7 May 2026}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Vijay was born to the couple of Narayanamma and Rudrappa. His father Rudrappa died in 2021, aged 81.<ref>{{cite web |title=Duniya Vijay: ಕನ್ನಡ ನಟ ದುನಿಯಾ ವಿಜಯ್ ತಂದೆ ರುದ್ರಪ್ಪ ನಿಧನ |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/kannada-actor-duniya-vijay-father-rudrappa-passes-away/articleshow/87775972.cms |website=Vijay Karnataka |access-date=8 May 2026 |language=kn |date=18 November 2021 |trans-title=Duniya Vijay: Kannada actor Duniya Vijay's father Rudrappa passes away}}</ref>

Vijay was first married to Nagarathna.<ref>{{cite web |title=Duniya Vijay’s first wife on the run |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/duniya-vijays-first-wife-on-the-run/article25354691.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=8 May 2026 |language=en-IN |date=29 October 2018}}</ref> The couple have three children: daughters Monisha and Monica, and son Samrat.<ref>{{cite web |title=Why Duniya Vijay’s Daughter Monica Vijay Has Changed Her Name |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/why-duniya-vijays-daughter-monica-vijay-has-changed-her-name-8849293.html |website=News18 |access-date=8 May 2026 |date=12 April 2024}}</ref> All of them have worked in Kannada films as actors.<ref>{{cite web |title=Duniya Vijay's daughters' new Duniya; Duniya Vijay's two daughters are acting alongside Dr. Rajkumar grandchildrens. - SStv. |url=https://www.sstvmedia.in/en/trending-news/duniya-vijay-s-daughters-new-duniya |website=SStv |access-date=8 May 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

Vijay filed for divorce first in January 2013 accusing her parents and her of cruelty, and desertion. However, the couple patched up in November 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Duniya Vijay finally patches up with wife |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/duniya-vijay-wife-finally-make-up/articleshow/45213250.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=8 May 2026 |date=20 November 2014}}</ref> Vijay met Keerthi Pattadi, an IT profesional and model, in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay experienced true love only after marrying Keerthi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/the-vijay-and-keerthi-interview/articleshow/54310601.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=8 May 2026 |date=24 January 2017}}</ref> They married in 2016, before obtaining a divorce from Nagarathna.<ref name="news18">{{cite web |title=Bengaluru Family Court Dismisses Actor Duniya Vijay's Divorce Plea After Six-year Legal Battle |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bengaluru-family-court-dismisses-actor-duniya-vijays-divorce-plea-after-six-year-legal-battle-8932372.html |website=News18 |access-date=8 May 2026 |date=14 June 2024}}</ref> Vijay again filed for divorce from Nagarathna in 2018 accusing her of cruelty, and it was reported that the petition was dismissed in 2024, despite him being reported to have agreed to pay alimony to her.<ref>{{cite web |title=Duniya Vijay’s divorce petition dismissed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/duniya-vijays-divorce-petition-dismissed/articleshow/110980027.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=8 May 2026 |date=14 June 2024}}</ref><ref name="news18"/>

==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 [[Thippagondanahalli Reservoir]]. While the two stuntmen drowned, Vijay was rescued by the film crew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/13967-duniya-vijay-safe-fatal-accident-during-mastigudi-shooting.html|title=Duniya Vijay Safe - Fatal Accident During Mastigudi Shooting|publisher=Chitraloka|date=7 November 2016|access-date=19 December 2022|archive-date=19 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219001649/https://www.chitraloka.com/news/13967-duniya-vijay-safe-fatal-accident-during-mastigudi-shooting.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this incident, the KFCC imposed a ban on Vijay, director Nagashekar and stunt choreographer [[Ravi Varma (Stunt Director)|Ravi Varma]] until further notice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/13982-duniya-vijay-respect-kfcc-decision.html|title=Duniya Vijay Respect KFCC Decision|publisher=Chitraloka|date=9 November 2016|access-date=19 December 2022|archive-date=19 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219001648/https://www.chitraloka.com/news/13982-duniya-vijay-respect-kfcc-decision.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2017, police filed criminal charges against several members of the production crew but did not file charges against Vijay.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/crime/chargesheet-filed-against-the-makers-of-mastigudi/articleshow/58404383.cms | title=Chargesheet filed against the makers of 'Mastigudi' | access-date=19 December 2022 | archive-date=19 December 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219000148/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/crime/chargesheet-filed-against-the-makers-of-mastigudi/articleshow/58404383.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>

On 24 September 2018, Vijay was arrested after he was alleged to have assaulted and abducted his friend, a gym trainer.<ref>{{cite news |date=23 September 2018 |title='Duniya' Vijay arrested on abduction, assault |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/duniya-vijay-arrested-on-abduction-assault-charges/article25023334.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |archive-date=19 December 2022 |access-date=19 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219000144/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/duniya-vijay-arrested-on-abduction-assault-charges/article25023334.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
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{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
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| rowspan="2"|2004 || ''[[Ranga SSLC]]'' || Kariya || Uncredited role
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| ''[[Monalisa (film)|Monalisa]]'' || Dhyan's classmate ||
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2005 || ''[[Rishi (2005 film)|Rishi]]'' || Drug peddler ||
|-
| ''[[Rakshasa (2005 film)|Rakshasa]]'' || Thambi Palani||
|-
| ''Giri'' || Henchman ||
|-
| ''[[Mental Manja]]'' || Angry man ||
|-
| ''[[Jogi (2005 film)|Jogi]]'' || Prisoner ||
|-
| ''[[Deadly Soma]]'' || Narayana ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2006 || ''[[Shree (2006 film)|Shree]]'' || Shetty's henchman ||
|-
| ''[[Ambi (film)|Ambi]]'' || Ambi's friend ||
|-
| ''[[Kallarali Hoovagi]]'' || Bedara Paapu ||
|-
| rowspan="7" | 2007 || ''[[Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla]]'' || Bikku ||
|-
| ''[[Duniya (2007 film)|Duniya]]'' || Shivalinga a.k.a. Shivu || [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada]]{{Br}}[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|-
| ''Sri Kshethra Kaivara Thathayya'' || Villager || Cameo
|-
| ''Guna'' || || Cameo
|-
| ''[[Yuga (2007 film)|Yuga]]'' || Yuga ||
|-
| ''[[Geleya]]'' || Vijay||Special Appearance
|-
| ''[[Chanda (2007 film)|Chanda]]'' || Kariya ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008 || ''[[Avva (film)|Avva]]'' || Bedara Manja ||
|-
| ''[[Slum Bala]]'' || Bala ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2009 || ''[[Junglee (2009 film)|Junglee]]'' || Prabhakar ||
|-''[[Shivajinagara (2014 film)|Shivajinagara]]
| ''[[Thaakath]]'' || Basya ||
|-
| ''[[Devru]]'' || Devru || Also playback singer
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2010 || ''[[Shankar IPS]]'' || Shankar Prasad ||
|-
| ''[[Kari Chirathe]]'' || Madesh ||
|-
| ''[[Kanteerava]]'' || Kanteerava ||
|-
| ''[[Aithalakkadi]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2011 || ''[[Veera Bahu (film)|Veera Bahu]]'' || Veerabahu ||
|-
| ''[[Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam]]'' || Johnny ||
|-
| ''[[Jarasandha (film)|Jarasandha]]'' || Krishna Murthy "Jarasandha" ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2012 || ''[[Bheema Theeradalli]]'' || Chandya ||Suvarna Critics Award for Actor
|-
| ''[[Rajanikantha]]'' || Rajani and Kantha || Dual Role
|-
| rowspan="2"|2013 || ''[[Jayammana Maga]]'' || Naga || Also story writer and producer
|-
| ''Kariya Kan Bitta'' || || Cameo
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Shivajinagara (2014 film)|Shivajinagara]]'' || Ramu ||
|-
| ''[[Simhadri (2014 film)|Simhadri]]'' || Simhadri ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2015 || ''[[Jackson (2015 film)|Jackson]]'' || Jackson ||
|-
| ''[[Daksha (film)|Daksha]]'' || Daksha ||
|-
| ''[[RX Soori]]'' || Soori ||
|-
| ''[[Ring Road (film)|Ring Road]]'' || Khan ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Dana Kayonu]]'' || Kempu / Docomo ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Masti Gudi]]'' || Maasthi ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018 || ''[[Kanaka (film)|Kanaka]]'' || Kanaka||
|-
| ''[[Johnny Johnny Yes Papa (film)|Johnny Johnny Yes Papa]]'' || Johnny ||
|-
|2021
|''[[Salaga (film)|Salaga]]''
|Vijay
|Also director and writer; [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Nominations for the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-67th-parle-filmfare-awards-south-2022_-55551.html |access-date=5 August 2023 |work=filmfare.com |language=en |archive-date=10 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010163447/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-67th-parle-filmfare-awards-south-2022_-55551.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2023
|''[[Veera Simha Reddy]]''
| Musali Madugu Pratap Reddy
| [[Telugu cinema|Telugu film]]; [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu]]
|-
|rowspan="2"|2024 ||''[[Kotee]]'' || Kotee's father
|Cameo appearance
|-
|''[[Bheema (2024 film)|Bheema]]''
|Bheema and Salaga
|Dual role, Also director and writer<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 August 2023 |title=ದೀಪಾವಳಿಗೆ ದುನಿಯಾ ವಿಜಯ್ ʻಭೀಮʼನ ದರ್ಶನ! |url=https://vistaranews.com/cinema-film/duniya-vijay-bheema-on-november/427487.html |website=Vistara News |access-date=16 August 2023 |archive-date=16 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816093851/https://vistaranews.com/cinema-film/duniya-vijay-bheema-on-november/427487.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="1"|2025 || ''[[Marutha (2025 film)|Marutha]]'' || Anish Patil
|Extended cameo appearance
|-
|2026
|''[[Landlord (film)|Landlord]]''
|Rachayya
|
|-
|{{TBA}}
|{{pending film|[[Mookuthi Amman 2]]}}
|{{TBA}}
|[[Tamil cinema|Tamil film]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/it-is-an-emotional-moment-for-me-says-duniya-vijay-on-his-debut-in-tamil-with-mookuthi-amman-2-825438|title=It is an emotional moment for me, says Duniya Vijay on his debut in Tamil with 'Mookuthi Amman 2'
|date=7 March 2025|work=[[DT Next]]}}</ref>
|-
|{{TBA}}
|{{Pending film|City Lights}}
|
|Director
|}

=== Television ===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Network
! scope="col" class="unsortable" |Ref.
|-
| 2004 || ''Pa Pa Pandu'' || [[Colors Super]] || <ref name="T">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/from-sudeep-to-duniya-vijay-kannada-film-stars-who-started-their-acting-careers-from-television-serials/photostory/74830612.cms?from=mdr|title=From Sudeep to Duniya Vijay: Kannada film stars who started their acting careers from television serials|date=26 March 2020|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
|}

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== References ==
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==External links==
* [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/top-stories/duniya-vijay-180407.html Duniya attracts Vijay too] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130218003920/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/top-stories/duniya-vijay-180407.html |date=18 February 2013 }}
* {{usurped|[https://archive.today/20130125110427/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/03/23/stories/2007032301870100.htm Interview with Vijay in ''The Hindu'']}}

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Duniya Vijay - Revision history

DelmarTroiano at 02:22, 8 May 2026