I. M. Vijayan

Born

April 25, 1969, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Age

57 years old

Zodiac

Taurus

Total works

30 movies, 0 TV shows

Latest work

Orumbettavan (2025)

Genres

Action,Crime,Thriller

I. M. Vijayan is a former professional Indian football player who was crowned Indian Player of the Year three times, in 1993, 1997, and 1999. He began his career selling soda at the Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium before joining the Kerala Police club, where he gained prominence in domestic football. Vijayan formed a notable attacking partnership with Baichung Bhutia for the Indian national team and scored one of the fastest international goals in history, netting in just 12 seconds against Bhutan during the 1999 SAF Games. After retiring from international play, he established a football academy to train young talent in his hometown. Vijayan also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as Bigil (2019) and Muddy (2021).