Thalapathy Vijay's triple roles as a village headman, doctor and magician powered the commercial entertainer 'Mersal' directed by Atlee to become one of the biggest blockbuster hits and also has been very popular in the awards circuits as well. Vijay was nominated for the Best Actor as well as the International Best Actor Award categories in the IARA Awards given in the UK.

The Thalapathy won in the International Best Actor Award category at the International Achievements Recognition Awards 2018. The mass hero has gone in person to London to receive the award, which has made the team super happy and proud. IARA has stated "It was indeed amazing seeing the sublime & multi talented Actor Vijay in UK. The winner of Best International Actor Category 2018."

IARA BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTOR 2018
Vijay Joseph is a multi talented actor and playback singer. He is referred to by the media as Thalapathy (commander). #IARA #IARA2018 #IARAAWARDS #IARAAWARDS2018 #iarabestinternationalactor#Vijay #actorvijay #vijayjoseph #thalapathy pic.twitter.com/BcL2EmWPM4

— IARA AWARDS (@IARA_Awards) December 12, 2018

It was indeed amazing seeing the sublime & multi talented Actor Vijay in UK. The winner of Best International Actor Category 2018.
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#josephvijay #thalapathy pic.twitter.com/YmQ70o2POD

— IARA AWARDS (@IARA_Awards) December 12, 2018