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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

Bigg Boss Tamil: Vijay Sethupathi steps into Kamal Haasan's shoes, teases grandeur of season 8. Watch

September 05, 2024 6:10 pm

Vijay Sethupathi is all set to host the latest edition of Bigg Boss Tamil after Kamal Haasan announced he will be 'taking a small break' from the show due to prior film commitments.

Vijay Sethupathi's Maharaja earns Rs 100 crore despite Kalki 2898 AD onslaught

July 02, 2024 6:43 pm

Nithilan Swaminathan directorial Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Sachana Namidass and Mamta Mohandas, crosses Rs 100 crore mark worldwide.

Maharaja box office collection day 1: Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap-starrer takes a solid start of Rs 4.50 crore

June 15, 2024 3:38 pm

Maharaja box office collection day 1: Vijay Sethupathi delivers the third-biggest debut of the Tamil industry this year.

'Only goal was to come out of poverty': Vijay Sethupathi says he misses his past life as 'innocent' young man

June 15, 2024 1:19 pm

Vijay Sethupathi started his career in 2006, after having done several odd-jobs. He recently featured in the crime-thriller Maharaja.

Vijay Sethupathi fought with Vignesh Shivan during Naanum Rowdy Thaan: 'I told him not to teach me acting'

June 15, 2024 11:25 am

In a recent interview, Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi opened up about working with Vignesh Shivan and how things got a bit out of hand initially.

Vijay Sethupathi: 'Pawan Kalyan is a mass hero not just in films but in real life too'

June 10, 2024 8:34 pm

Vijay Sethupathi, at a promotional event of Maharaja, was all praise for Pawan Kalyan, whose party Jana Sena won all the 21 seats it contested in the Andhra Assembly elections and 2 Lok Sabha seats.

Vijay Sethupathi: 'Am I a star only if have a six-pack? Aren't we all heroes to our families without it?'

June 10, 2024 4:43 pm

Vijay Sethupathi, at the press meet of Maharaja in Hyderabad, opened up about fitness in the context of stardom.

Vijay Sethupathi declares he's done sharing screen space with stars because his effort isn't appreciated: 'I've had some good and bad experiences'

June 07, 2024 10:27 pm

Vijay Sethupathi opens up about his disappointments with doing multi-starrers and villain roles.

'You can never tell if Shah Rukh Khan is unwell unless he tells you': Vijay Sethupathi reveals his biggest learning from SRK

June 06, 2024 12:32 pm

Vijay Sethupathi recently spoke about his work equation with Shah Rukh Khan during Jawan, and shared what he learned from the Bollywood superstar.

Maharaja trailer: Vijay Sethupathi is not your ordinary barber; Anurag Kashyap's menacing avatar is not to be missed

May 30, 2024 7:10 pm

Maharaja will mark the 50th film of Vijay Sethupathi. The movie also stars Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap in a pivotal role.

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