Vijay Sethupathi

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Biography

Vijay Sethupathi (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian film actor, producer, lyricist, and dialogue writer. Sethupathi works predominantly in Tamil besides few Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi productions. Often referred to by fans and media as "Makkal Selvan" meaning "People's Treasure", he is considered to be one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation.

Known For

Jawan

Kalee Gaikwad

Vikram Vedha

Vedha

Maharaja

Farzi

Michael Vedanayagam

Vikram

Sandhanam

Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy

Super Deluxe

Shilpa

Master

Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)

Full Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2026	Jailer 2 MOVIE	Self
2026	Muthu Alias Kaattaan MOVIE	Muthu
2026	Muthu Alias Kaattaan TV	'Kaattan' Muthu
2026	Gandhi Talks MOVIE	Mahadev
2025	Kiss MOVIE	Narrator
2025	Thalaivan Thalaivii MOVIE	Agashaveeran
2025	Ace MOVIE	Bold Kannan
2025	Thudarum MOVIE	Anbu (Photo Appearance)
2024	Viduthalai: Part II MOVIE	Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
2024	Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale MOVIE	Self
2024	Maharaja MOVIE	Maharaja
2024	Turbo MOVIE	(Voice)
2024	The Great Indian Kapil Show TV	Self
2024	Yaavarum Vallavare MOVIE	Special Appearance
2024	Merry Christmas MOVIE	Albert Arogyasami
2023	Jawan MOVIE	Kalee Gaikwad
2023	Maaveeran MOVIE	Maaveeran's Narrator
2023	Azhagiya Kanne MOVIE	Self
2023	Mumbaikar MOVIE	Self
2023	Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir MOVIE	Punithan/ Kirubanadhi
2023	Viduthalai: Part I MOVIE	Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
2023	Farzi TV	Michael Vedanayagam
2023	Michael MOVIE	Michael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)
2022	DSP MOVIE	M. Vascodagama
2022	Parole MOVIE	Self - Narrator (voice)
2022	19(1)(a) MOVIE	Gauri Shankar
2022	Maamanithan MOVIE	Radhakrishnan
2022	Vikram MOVIE	Sandhanam
2022	Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal MOVIE	Ranjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy Oohindhiran
2022	Kadaisi Vivasayi MOVIE	Ramaiah
2021	Kadaseela Biriyani MOVIE	Lorry Driver
2021	Mughizh MOVIE	Vijay
2021	Annabelle Sethupathi MOVIE	Sethupathi
2021	Tughlaq Durbar MOVIE	Singaravelan
2021	Laabam MOVIE	Pakkiri
2021	MasterChef Tamil TV	Self - Host
2021	Navarasa TV	Dheena
2021	Uppena MOVIE	Rayanam
2021	Kutty Story MOVIE	Married man
2021	Master MOVIE	Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)
2020	Andava Kaanom MOVIE	Anda (voice)
2020	Dhira MOVIE	Dhira (Voice)
2020	Ka/Pae. Ranasingam MOVIE	Ranasingam
2020	Oh My Kadavule MOVIE	God (Extended Cameo Appearance)
2019	Sangathamizhan MOVIE	Sangathamizhan (Murugan)
2019	Action MOVIE	Guest Appearance
2019	Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy MOVIE	Rajapaandi
2019	Marconi Mathai MOVIE	Self
2019	Sindhubaadh MOVIE	Thiru
2019	Super Deluxe MOVIE	Shilpa
2019	Namma Ooru Hero TV	Self - Presenter
2019	Petta MOVIE	Jithu
2018	Seethakathi MOVIE	'Ayya' Aadhimoolam
2018	96 MOVIE	Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
2018	Chekka Chivantha Vaanam MOVIE	Rasool Ebrahim
2018	Imaikkaa Nodigal MOVIE	Vikramadithyan
2018	Junga MOVIE	Junga
2018	Traffic Ramasamy MOVIE	Special Appearance
2018	Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren MOVIE	Yaman
2017	Thiruttu Payale 2 MOVIE	Narrator
2017	Ippadai Vellum MOVIE	Narrator
2017	Karuppan MOVIE	Karuppan
2017	Katha Nayagan MOVIE	Dr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)
2017	Puriyaatha Puthir MOVIE	Kathir
2017	Vikram Vedha MOVIE	Vedha
2017	Bigg Boss TV	Host
2017	Kavan MOVIE	Tilak
2017	Kattappava Kaanom MOVIE	Narrator
2016	Rekka MOVIE	Shiva
2016	Aandavan Kattalai MOVIE	Gandhi Arumugan
2016	Vaaimai MOVIE	Narrator
2016	Dharmadurai MOVIE	Dr. Dharmadurai
2016	Iraivi MOVIE	Michael
2016	Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum MOVIE	Kathir
2016	Sethupathi MOVIE	Inspector Ka. Sethupathi
2015	Naanum Rowdydhaan MOVIE	'Pondy' Pandi
2015	Orange Mittai MOVIE	Kailasam
2015	Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai MOVIE	Yemalingam
2015	Bench Talkies MOVIE	Mahesh
2014	Vanmam MOVIE	Radha
2014	Thirudan Police MOVIE	Guest Appearance
2014	Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam MOVIE	Guest Appearance
2014	Jigarthanda MOVIE	Himself
2014	Pannaiyarum Padminiyum MOVIE	Murugesan
2014	Rummy MOVIE	Joseph
2013	Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara MOVIE	Kumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)
2013	Soodhu Kavvum MOVIE	Das
2012	Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom MOVIE	Prem Kumar
2012	Pizza MOVIE	Micheal Karthikeyan
2012	Sundarapandian MOVIE	Jegan
2011	Varnam MOVIE	Nandha
2010	Thenmerku Paruvakatru MOVIE	Murugan
2010	Naan Mahaan Alla MOVIE	Ganesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)
2010	The Angel MOVIE	The Angel
2009	Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu MOVIE	Kabaddi Player (uncredited)
2007	Athiyayam MOVIE	Self
2006	Pudhupettai MOVIE	Anbu's Henchman
1996	Gokulathil Seethai MOVIE	an audience member (uncredited)
	Train MOVIE	Chandrababu
	Rolex MOVIE	Sandhanam
	Idam Porul Yaeval MOVIE	Pandi
	Pisasu 2 MOVIE	Dr. John
	96 Part 2 MOVIE	Ram
	Ramayana: Part Two MOVIE	Kumbhakarna
	Slumdog 33 Temple Road MOVIE	Self
	Maharaja 2 MOVIE	Maharaja
	Untitled VJS - Pandiraj Film MOVIE	Self
	Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie MOVIE	Self
	Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Magizhthirumeni Project MOVIE	Self
	Arasan MOVIE	Self
	Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Balaji Tharanitharan Film MOVIE	Self
	Pocket Novel MOVIE	Self
	Kai Neelam MOVIE	Self
	Kadhal Kadhai Sollava MOVIE	Self
	Wind MOVIE	Police Constable

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