Vijay Antony, born Frances Antony Cyril Raja on July 24, 1975, is a multifaceted talent in the Indian film industry, predominantly working in Tamil cinema. He has donned various hats as a music composer, playback singer, actor, film editor, lyricist, audio engineer, and filmmaker. Antony’s notable achievements include being the first Indian to win the Cannes Golden Lion for the song “Naaka Mukka” in the Best Music category. His acting debut came with the film “Naan” in 2012, and he has since been known for his roles in action thrillers like “Salim” and “Pichaikkaran”.