He has the record of being the youngest stunt master in the Indian film industry at the age of 22. He became a stunt man at the age of 17 due to family situation. He is the son of stunt choreographer Swaminathan who is known for composing Lion fight done by
MGR in
Adimai Penn. Swaminathan was a prominent fight master for MGR films and for that Vijayan had very close relationship with MGR. He was the president of the
FEFSI and thus, earning him the nickname FEFSI Vijayan. His son, Shabarish is an actor who has starred in few films like
Markandeyan (2011) and
Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam (2012). ==Filmography==