Habibo music dance video from the film Beast garnered 20 million views in 1 day. Ranjithamae song from his film Varisu was well received in Pakistan and Bangladesh. News 18 describes Vijay as a "versatile actor" and a "fantastic playback singer, dancer and philanthropist". Odisha TV reported that "While fans are crazy for [Vijay's] movies, he has a set of dedicated audience who enjoy his dance moves". Zee media reported that Vijay amazed audiences with his acting and screen presence. The Times of India labelled Vijay's dance moves in his film songs as "energetic and effortless". Vijay received an honorary doctorate from the Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in 2007 in honour of his achievements in the film industry. Vijay was awarded the 'Best International Actor of 2018' in the United Kingdom. Further reading References External links 1974 births Living people People from Tamil Nadu 21st-century Indian male actors 20th-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors Loyola College, Chennai alumni Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors from Chennai Tamil male actors Indian Tamil people Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners Tamil playback singers Recipients of the Kalaimamani Award Indian male child actors Indian film choreographers