| Year | Movie | Role / Notes | |------|-------|---------------| | 2004 | Chellamae | Debut film; romantic thriller | | 2005 | Sandakozhi | Breakthrough action film | | 2006 | Thimiru | Action drama | | 2006 | Sivappathigaram | Action | | 2007 | Thaamirabharani | Family action drama | | 2007 | Malaikottai | Action | | 2008 | Sathyam | Action; also producer | | 2009 | Thoranai | Action comedy | | 2009 | Thee | Action | 2010s | Year | Movie | Role / Notes | |------|-------|---------------| | 2010 | Aval Peyar Thamizharasi | Cameo | | 2011 | Vedi | Action | | 2012 | Samar | Action thriller | | 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Action | | 2014 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Action drama (sleep disorder theme) | | 2014 | Poojai | Action family drama | | 2015 | Aambala | Action comedy | | 2015 | Vaalu | Romantic action | | 2016 | Kathakali | Action thriller | | 2016 | Marudhu | Action drama | | 2017 | Villain | Action; dual role | | 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Action techno-thriller | | 2019 | Ayogya | Action remake of Temper (Telugu) | | 2019 | Action | Action thriller | 2020s | Year | Movie | Role / Notes | |------|-------|---------------| | 2020 | Chakra | Action hacker thriller; OTT release | | 2021 | Enemy | Action (co-starring Arya) | | 2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Action drama | | 2023 | Mark Antony | Sci-fi action comedy; dual role | | 2024 | Rathnam | Action drama (released April 2024) | | 2024 | Thupparivaalan 2 | Investigative action thriller (announced; delayed) | Note: Vishal is also a producer and has served as the General Secretary of the Nadigar Sangam (South Indian Artistes’ Association). His films are almost exclusively action-oriented, and he rarely appears in romantic or non-action lead roles.