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Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 16 January 1978
  • Place of Birth Rajapalayam
  • Occupation Actor
  • Spouse Jessie (2003)
  • Education University Of Madras
  • Years active 2006-present
  • Other names Makkal Selvan

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ABOUT Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi: A Journey from Accountant to National Award Winner Vijay Sethupathi, born January 16, 1978, is a prominent Tamil film actor and producer. His career trajectory showcases a remarkable transformation from an NRI accountant in Dubai to a critically acclaimed performer, earning him a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South, and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Initially working as a background actor, Sethupathi's breakthrough came with his lead role in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010). He solidified his position in the industry through impactful performances in films like Sundarapandian, Pizza, and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012). Subsequent successes included Soodhu Kavvum, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, and Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum. His versatility is evident in diverse roles, showcasing his range in films like Iraivi, Vikram Vedha, '96, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Petta, Master, Vikram, and Jawan. His portrayal of a trans woman in Super Deluxe (2019) earned him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, a testament to his commitment to challenging and nuanced characters. His latest release is Maharaja (2024). Sethupathi's career is defined by his dedication to his craft and ability to convincingly inhabit diverse roles.

Vijay Sethupathi FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Rolex
  • Rolex

    ( 2024 )

  • Farzi
  • Farzi

    ( 2023 )

  • Maharaja
  • Maharaja

    ( 2024 )

  • HIT: The 3rd Case
  • HIT: The 3rd Case

    ( 2025 )

  • Coke Studio Tamil
  • Coke Studio Tamil

    ( 2024 )

  • Gandhi Talks
  • Gandhi Talks

    ( 2025 )

  • Viduthalai Part 2
  • Viduthalai Part 2

    ( 2024 )

  • Peddi
  • Peddi

    ( 2025 )

  • Merry Christmas
  • Merry Christmas

    ( 2024 )

  • Ace
  • Ace

    ( Not Final )

  • Jawan
  • Jawan

    ( 2023 )

  • Train
  • Train

    ( Not Final )

  • Maaveeran
  • Maaveeran

    ( 2023 )

  • KH233
  • KH233

    ( Not Final )

  • Azhagiya Kanne
  • Azhagiya Kanne

    ( 2023 )

  • Wikki6
  • Wikki6

    ( Not Final )

  • Mumbaikar
  • Mumbaikar

    ( 2023 )

  • Kadhal Kadhai Sollava
  • Kadhal Kadhai Sollava

    ( Not Final )

  • Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
  • Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir

    ( 2023 )

  • Idam Porul Yaeval
  • Idam Porul Yaeval

    ( Not Final )

  • Viduthalai: Part 1
  • Viduthalai: Part 1

    ( 2023 )

  • Pisasu 2
  • Pisasu 2

    ( Not Final )

  • Farzi
  • Farzi

    ( 2023 )

  • Michael
  • Michael

    ( 2023 )

  • Dsp
  • Dsp

    ( 2022 )

  • 19 (1) (a)
  • 19 (1) (a)

    ( 2022 )

  • Maamanithan
  • Maamanithan

    ( 2022 )

  • Vikram
  • Vikram

    ( 2022 )

  • Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal
  • Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal

    ( 2022 )

  • Kadaseela Biriyani
  • Kadaseela Biriyani

    ( 2021 )

  • Mugizh
  • Mugizh

    ( 2021 )

  • Annabelle Sethupathi
  • Annabelle Sethupathi

    ( 2021 )

  • Tughlaq Durbar
  • Tughlaq Durbar

    ( 2021 )

  • Laabam
  • Laabam

    ( 2021 )

  • Navarasa
  • Navarasa

    ( 2021 )

  • Uppena
  • Uppena

    ( 2021 )

  • Kutty Story
  • Kutty Story

    ( 2021 )

  • Kadaisi Vivasayi
  • Kadaisi Vivasayi

    ( 2021 )

  • Master
  • Master

    ( 2021 )

  • Dhira
  • Dhira

    ( 2020 )

  • Ka Pae Ranasingam
  • Ka Pae Ranasingam

    ( 2020 )

  • Oh My Kadavule
  • Oh My Kadavule

    ( 2020 )

  • Namma Ooru Hero
  • Namma Ooru Hero

    ( 2019 )

  • Action
  • Action

    ( 2019 )

  • Sangathamizhan
  • Sangathamizhan

    ( 2019 )

  • Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
  • Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

    ( 2019 )

  • Sindhubaadh
  • Sindhubaadh

    ( 2019 )

  • Super Deluxe
  • Super Deluxe

    ( 2019 )

  • Petta
  • Petta

    ( 2019 )

  • Seethakaathi
  • Seethakaathi

    ( 2018 )

  • 96
  • 96

    ( 2018 )

  • Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
  • Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

    ( 2018 )

  • Imaikkaa Nodigal
  • Imaikkaa Nodigal

    ( 2018 )

  • Junga
  • Junga

    ( 2018 )

  • Traffic Ramasamy
  • Traffic Ramasamy

    ( 2018 )

  • Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren
  • Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren

    ( 2018 )

  • Thiruttu Payale 2
  • Thiruttu Payale 2

    ( 2017 )

  • Ippadai Vellum
  • Ippadai Vellum

    ( 2017 )

  • Karuppan
  • Karuppan

    ( 2017 )

  • Kathanayagan
  • Kathanayagan

    ( 2017 )

  • Pizza 2
  • Pizza 2

    ( 2017 )

  • Kootathil Oruthan
  • Kootathil Oruthan

    ( 2017 )

  • Vikram Vedha
  • Vikram Vedha

    ( 2017 )

  • Kavan
  • Kavan

    ( 2017 )

  • Kattappava Kanom
  • Kattappava Kanom

    ( 2017 )

  • Rekka
  • Rekka

    ( 2016 )

  • Rekka
  • Rekka

    ( 2016 )

  • Aandavan Kattalai
  • Aandavan Kattalai

    ( 2016 )

  • Vaaimai
  • Vaaimai

    ( 2016 )

  • Dharma Durai
  • Dharma Durai

    ( 2016 )

  • Iraivi
  • Iraivi

    ( 2016 )

  • Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum
  • Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum

    ( 2016 )

  • Sethupathi
  • Sethupathi

    ( 2016 )

  • Naanum Rowdy Thaan
  • Naanum Rowdy Thaan

    ( 2015 )

  • Orange Mittai
  • Orange Mittai

    ( 2015 )

  • Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
  • Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai

    ( 2015 )

  • Bench Talkies
  • Bench Talkies

    ( 2015 )

  • Vanmam
  • Vanmam

    ( 2014 )

  • Thirudan Police
  • Thirudan Police

    ( 2014 )

  • Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
  • Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam

    ( 2014 )

  • Pannaiyarum Padminiyum
  • Pannaiyarum Padminiyum

    ( 2014 )

  • Rummy
  • Rummy

    ( 2014 )

  • Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
  • Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara

    ( 2013 )

  • Soodhu Kavvum
  • Soodhu Kavvum

    ( 2013 )

  • Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
  • Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom

    ( 2012 )

  • Pizza
  • Pizza

    ( 2012 )

  • Sundarapandian
  • Sundarapandian

    ( 2012 )

  • Varnam
  • Varnam

    ( 2010 )

  • Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
  • Thenmerku Paruvakaatru

    ( 2010 )

  • Bale Pandiya
  • Bale Pandiya

    ( 2010 )

  • Naan Mahaan Alla
  • Naan Mahaan Alla

    ( 2010 )

  • Thuru
  • Thuru

    ( 2010 )

  • Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
  • Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

    ( 2009 )

  • Lee
  • Lee

    ( 2007 )

  • Penn
  • Penn

    ( 2006 )

  • Pudhu Pettai
  • Pudhu Pettai

    ( 2006 )

  • Dishyum
  • Dishyum

    ( 2006 )

  • M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
  • M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi

    ( 2004 )

  • Ghilli
  • Ghilli

    ( 2004 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Vijay Sethupathi AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Film
  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Film - 2019 Western Ghats

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Villainous Role
  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Villainous Role - 2018 Vikram Vedha

  • Best Debut Actor
  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Debut Actor - 2012 Thenmerku Paruvakaatru

  • Hero Of The Decade
  • The Asiavision Awards for Hero Of The Decade - 2017

  • Best Actor
  • The Critics' Choice Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2020 Super Deluxe

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2019 96

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2018 Vikram Vedha

  • Best Actor
  • The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actor - 2019 Super Deluxe

  • Best Feature Film
  • The Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival for Best Feature Film - 2019 Chennai Palani Mars

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Supporting Actor - 2020 Super Deluxe

  • Best Actor
  • The Norway Tamil Film Festival for Best Actor - 2019 96

  • Best Actor
  • The Norway Tamil Film Festival for Best Actor - 2017 Dharma Durai

  • Best Actor
  • The Norway Tamil Film Festival for Best Actor - 2013 Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom

  • Best Feature Film
  • The Pinnacle Film Awards for Best Feature Film - 2019 Chennai Palani Mars

  • Best Actor: Critics
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor: Critics - 2013 Pizza

  • Special Jury Award for Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Special Jury Award for Best Actor - 2013 Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara

  • Best Actor
  • The Vijay Awards for Best Actor - 2018 Vikram Vedha

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

VIJAY SETHUPATHI NEWS

The weird and out of the box romantic fables of Vignesh Shivan

September 18, 2025 3:14 pm

As director Vignesh Shivan celebrates his 40th birthday, let us look at what makes him stand out among contemporary Tamil filmmakers working within the romance genre.

Vijay Sethupathi returns to host Bigg Boss Tamil season 9, show to premiere on this date

September 14, 2025 3:09 pm

Bigg Boss Tamil 9: Vijay Sethupathi's return ends weeks of speculation among fans about whether he would continue hosting the much-loved reality show.

'Even Rajinikanth craves directors' praise': Vetrimaaran keeps backup actors on standby if he wants to fire someone

September 02, 2025 2:00 pm

Filmmaker Vetrimaaran spoke about how he handles actors, and said that he has backups on standby in case he is displeased with a certain person's performance and feels they need to be replaced.

Vijay Sethupathi dismisses 'filthy' claims over 'drugs-sex nexus', says accuser is 'doing it to be noticed': 'Complained to police'

July 31, 2025 6:50 pm

Vijay Sethupathi has refuted sexual harassment allegations against him, and added that his legal team has filed a cyber crime complaint.

Thalaivan Thalaivii movie review: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen film is a scream-a-thon filled with characters who desperately need therapy

July 25, 2025 11:09 pm

Thalaivan Thalaivii movie review: Although the Vijay Sethupathi-Nithya Menen starrer opens in a jovial manner, once the story settles in, the film becomes a scream-a-thon where almost all characters are simply yelling at each other.

Vijay Sethupathi revealed that Anurag Kashyap had a shoulder injury while filming the now-famous climax of Maharaja

May 21, 2025 6:37 pm

Anurag Kashyap had previously revealed that he got the chance to act in Maharaja at a time when he needed it the most.

Ace trailer: Vijay Sethupathi plays a man with a plan in this crime comedy. Watch

May 11, 2025 2:12 pm

Ace trailer: The 181-second promo also promises a gripping ride, packed with all the ingredients of a complete entertainer.

Anurag Kashyap says Vijay Sethupathi 'helped' him with Maharaja role because he wanted to get his daughter married: 'I couldn't afford it otherwise'

May 11, 2025 1:21 pm

Anurag Kashyap said he decided to step away from acting in the South post the success of Imaikkaa Nodigal. But Vijay Sethupathi convinced him to return with Maharaja after a strategic deal.

Thalaivan Thalaivii teaser: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen's marriage turns rocky in Pandiraaj's 'rugged love story'

May 04, 2025 10:36 am

Thalaivan Thalaivii will reunite Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen three years after their 2022 Malayalam film 19(1)(a), this time for a quirky romantic comedy in Tamil.

Tamil actor-filmmaker SS Stanley, who frequently collaborated with Srikanth and Dhanush, passes away at the age of 57

April 15, 2025 1:54 pm

Known for films such as April Maadhathil and Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan, SS Stanley reportedly died of kidney-related ailment.

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