Vijay Anand (born Jude Matthew,[1] c. 1952 – 6 February 2024) was an Indian music composer who worked in Kannada and Tamil films.

Vijay Anand was born in Madras (now Chennai) to Roman Catholic parents.

[3] Vijay Anand went to score for more Tamil films including Naan Adimai Illai (1986), Kavalan Avan Kovalan (1987), Vetri Mel Vetri (1989) and Rasathi Varum Naal (1991).

Naan Adimai Illai remains his best-known Tamil film.

[4] He died in Chennai on 6 February 2024, at age 71, following health issues since December 2023.