Determined to pursue his passion, he moved to the United States and attended Los Angeles Film School.
[2][5] In 2019, Vijay made his international debut and served as the cinematographer for Malaysian historical drama film The Garden of Evening Mists directed by Tom Lin.
[6] Although the film starred an international cast of Sylvia Chang, Hiroshi Abe, John Hannah, and Julian Sands, Vijay was the only Indian on set.
[7] Following the completion of The Garden of Evening Mists, Vijay took a hiatus from filming and embarked on a trip to Cuba and Japan.
[10] He collaborated with Tom Lin once again on the drama film Yen and Ai-Lee in 2024, where he received his four nomination for Best Cinematography in the 61st Golden Horse Awards.