Actor Vijay is one of the few actors to have a huge fans base and fan clubs in Kollywood. Vijay celebrates his birthday on June 22.

Every year his fans rejoice the day with with zest and vigour including cake cutting, special shows of his films, distribution of sweets, food offerings for needed people, numerous welfare activities and not to mention social media trends by fans.

On the special day, film makers usually give some special announcements on his ongoing or upcoming films. However this year is not normal years like before. Keeping the Pandemic situation in mind, the Bigil actor has apparently sent an important message to his fans in lieu of his birthday.

Vijay, who has been helping many needy people during this coronavirus outbreak through his fan clubs over the last month, has requested that his birthday should not have a fan-fare celebrations. The actor has asked his fan clubs to solely focus on welfare activities for the coronavirus affected people and not on erecting banners or cutouts. This move is praised by everyone on social media as a responsible move by the star, as the coronavirus cases are steeply rising.

On the work front, Vijay awaits his 'Master' release, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, co-produced by XB film creators and 7 screen studios. On the occasion of Vijay's birthday, fans have been expecting fresh updates of his films. There are speculations that Vijay's next film announcement will be made on June 22.