Vijay Sethupathi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.8465

Gender

Male

Birthday

16-Jan-1978

Age

(48 years old)

Place of Birth

Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

Also Known As
  • Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi
  • Vijay Sethupathy
  • விஜய் சேதுபதி
  • विजय सेतुपति
  • വിജയ് സേതുപതി
  • విజయ్​ సేతుపతి
  • Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu
  • Vijaya Sethupathi
  • 維傑·西圖帕提
  • ویجی ستوپاتی

Vijay Sethupathi

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.


Credits

வர்ணம் வர்ணம் (2011) Character: Nandha
Varnam is a Tamil drama film directed by Raju S. M., starring Giridharan, Monica, Sampath Raj, Aathish, Aswatha and Vijaya Sethupathi in the lead roles. Varnam is the story of seventeen year old Mani learning that privilege and prejudice have a price. Mani's uncle Durai exploits the helpless lower caste farmers. Mani's teacher Kavitha questions Mani's prejudices. His inner turmoil and violent consequences of his casual acts form rest of the story.
வாய்மை வாய்மை (2016) Character: Narrator
A judge decides to bring back the jury system to decide if a woman, who is alleged to have helped her son in assassinating a Gandhian leader, should be hanged or walk free.
ஆரஞ்சு மிட்டாய் ஆரஞ்சு மிட்டாய் (2015) Character: Kailasam
The journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.
The Angel The Angel (2010) Character: The Angel
A Clash between a Gangster and A Police happens in Chennai.
கதை திரைக்கதை வசனம் இயக்கம் கதை திரைக்கதை வசனம் இயக்கம் (2014) Character: Guest Appearance
A scriptwriter calls his friends over for a discussion to create a script for his first film. The group consists of a cinematographer, a director-wannabe with 40 years of experience and three young assistant directors.
ரம்மி ரம்மி (2014) Character: Joseph
Sakthi and Joseph, two college students, fall in love with girls from a family, which kills people to save their honour. Obviously, things are not going to end well.
வெண்ணிலா கபடிகுழு வெண்ணிலா கபடிகுழு (2009) Character: Kabaddi Player (uncredited)
A man and his friends are kabaddi players, but they are ridiculed by their families.
சுந்தர பாண்டியன் சுந்தர பாண்டியன் (2012) Character: Jegan
Sundarapandiyan , who has finished college and goofs around in his village with friend Murugesan , decides to pitch in when Arivazhagan seeks his help in wooing Archana . But she rejects Arivazhagan and also another suitor Bhuvaneshwaran. Complications arise when she says she has been in love with Sundarapandiyan for a long time.
புறம்போக்கு என்கிற பொதுவுடமை புறம்போக்கு என்கிற பொதுவுடமை (2015) Character: Yemalingam
A revolutionary is sentenced to death for his anti-national activities. And so begins a battle of wits between the prison officer and his comrades, who try to rescues him with the help of the reluctant hangman who has been selected to deliver the punishment.
திருடன் போலீஸ் திருடன் போலீஸ் (2014) Character: Guest Appearance
Vishwa, an idler, gets the job of his constable father after the latter is killed during a police operation. Will Vishwa, who is glad that his father is dead, go after his dad's murderers?
றெக்க றெக்க (2016) Character: Shiva
A young man haunted by his actions in the past gets caught in the rivalry between two gangsters.
கோகுலத்தில் சீதை கோகுலத்தில் சீதை (1996) Character: an audience member (uncredited)
Rishi, the son of a wealthy man, leads a carefree lifestyle. However, his life begins to change when he meets Nila, a college student, and gradually falls in love with her.
செக்கச்சிவந்த வானம் செக்கச்சிவந்த வானம் (2018) Character: Rasool Ebrahim
A bloody power struggle erupts between three brothers who are vying to take over the family business following the death of their father.
சேதுபதி சேதுபதி (2016) Character: Inspector Ka. Sethupathi
Sethupathi, an inspector, investigates the murder of a cop and finds that Vaathiyar, a big shot, is responsible for the killing. He arrests Vaathiyar, but an unfortunate incident that has a connection to the case he is investigating, puts his career in jeopardy.
Athiyayam Athiyayam (2007) Character: N/A
Based on the touching short story by Melanmai Ponnusamy. A Family Man gets into addiction of alcohol and finds hard to feed his family
அண்டாவ காணோம் அண்டாவ காணோம் (2020) Character: Anda (voice)
A woman loses her 'Andaa' creates a huge ruckus in the entire village until she finds the precious vessel that belongs to her.
விக்ரம் வேதா விக்ரம் வேதா (2017) Character: Vedha
A notorious gangster Vedha surrenders himself to encounter specialist Vikram whom he challenges every step of the way by narrating his life events in the form of riddles that needs to be solved in order to capture him.
Gandhi Talks Gandhi Talks (2026) Character: Mahadev
A silent black comedy, about the monetary needs of a character & how it impacts the others. A young, unemployed graduate Mahadev’s struggle to land a job through any means possible and crosses paths with a businessman and petty thief. A subject wherein silence speaks much louder than words. Although a work of fiction by the writer, all the characters in the film are sketched out to seem very real and relatable ensuring an enriching journey as well a laugh riot as the cat and mouse guffaws amongst them unfold. Gandhi Talks aims at telling a story by switching off the device of dialogue, which is not only scary but also interesting and challenging.
जवान जवान (2023) Character: Kalee Gaikwad
An emotional journey of a prison warden, driven by a personal vendetta while keeping up to a promise made years ago, recruits inmates to commit outrageous crimes that shed light on corruption and injustice, in an attempt to get even with his past, and that leads him to an unexpected reunion.
Dhira Dhira (2020) Character: Dhira (Voice)
When South India was under foreign treachery in the 14th century, Vidhyaranya Swami along with his disciples Hari Hara and Bukka Raya saved the country. They established a new kingdom called Vijayanagara, hid the war loot in Kishkindha mountain and protected it by dividing the secret in two. Swamy then extracts a vow from forest tribe leader and Vijayanagara Minister to guard this secret.
मुम्बईकर मुम्बईकर (2023) Character: N/A
Set in the bustling streets of Mumbai, four lives get unknowingly intertwined after a kidnapping goes wrong as the child abducted happens to be the son of Mumbai’s don.
இமைக்கா நொடிகள் இமைக்கா நொடிகள் (2018) Character: Vikramadithyan
A CBI officer goes in search of a ruthless serial killer. Things get worse when the murderer targets the former and her family
காதல் கதை சொல்லவா காதல் கதை சொல்லவா (2026) Character: Self
This story tells about "Micheal And Shreya" who participate in the Program , which Actor Vijaysethupathi Conducts through FM "Kadhal Kadhai Sollava"
ஏஸ் ஏஸ் (2025) Character: Bold Kannan
Kannan, with a past comes to Malaysia to turn over a new leaf. But when he realises that the girl he loves needs money to get out of a difficult situation, he commits a robbery that makes him the target of a fearsome gangster and the girl’s stepfather, an immoral cop.
கருப்பன் கருப்பன் (2017) Character: Karuppan
A man wins the hand of a girl after winning in jallikattu, but her relative, who had hopes of marrying her, tries to cause a permanent rift between the couple.
பேட்ட பேட்ட (2019) Character: Jithu
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.
சிந்துபாத் சிந்துபாத் (2019) Character: Thiru
A small-time thief and his protégé go to Thailand to rescue his wife, who is being held captive by a gang involved in skin trade.
மைக்கேல் மைக்கேல் (2023) Character: Michael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)
Set in the early 1990s, Michael, a simple yet daring boy from the south moves to Bombay with a personal strong motive, grow under the wings of Gurunath, a dreaded gangster. Michael is assigned with a task of killing the man involved in the attempted assassination of Gurunath. Things take a turn as he falls in love with the target's daughter, Theera, in Delhi.
நானும் ரௌடிதான் நானும் ரௌடிதான் (2015) Character: 'Pondy' Pandi
Pandian, the son of a cop and a wannabe rowdy, falls in love with Kadambarai, a hearing-impaired girl, who wants him to take on Killivalavan, a gangster-politician who has murdered her parents.
புதுப்பேட்டை புதுப்பேட்டை (2006) Character: Anbu's Henchman
The story of ‘Kokki’ Kumar, a carefree teenager from a Chennai slum who runs away from home in the wake of his mother’s death, gets recruited into a local gang and quickly evolves into the dreaded, psychotic right-hand man of a dirty politician.
Bench Talkies Bench Talkies (2015) Character: Mahesh
Bench Talkies is a compilation of six films from six filmmakers. The one recognizable name is, of course, Karthik Subbaraj, while the others are all aspiring directors. The films deal with various subjects and are in different genres and are of varying quality.
க/பெ. ரணசிங்கம் க/பெ. ரணசிங்கம் (2020) Character: Ranasingam
Ariyanchi is married to Ranasigam, who works in Dubai, and the couple has a little daughter. On the day of their daughter's ear piercing ceremony, a shocking news reaches the family.
நான் மகான் அல்ல நான் மகான் அல்ல (2010) Character: Ganesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)
A playful young man leads a very happy life, but everything changes when his father witnesses a heinous crime.
Wind Wind (2010) Character: Police Constable
A day in the life of a policeman, stationed in a forsaken place to watch over a dead body. During the wait, a strange camaraderie develops between the policeman and the body, bridging the gap between past and present, life and death.
மாமனிதன் மாமனிதன் (2022) Character: Radhakrishnan
A humble auto driver is forced to go on the run, leaving his wife and two kids behind, after being cheated by a fraudster. Will he be able to save his family.
முகிழ் முகிழ் (2021) Character: Vijay
A girl who is scared of dogs gets a puppy, which helps her overcome her fear, and teaches her about life and loss.
விக்ரம் விக்ரம் (2022) Character: Sandhanam
Amar is assigned to investigate a case of serial killings. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not what it seems to be and following down this path will lead to nothing but war between everyone involved.
മാർക്കോണി മത്തായി മാർക്കോണി മത്തായി (2019) Character: Self
Maarconi Mathaai, though a lone wolf, is everyone's favorite. He loves and cares for everything but never got around starting his own family. When Anna joins the bank as cook-cum-cleaner, Mathai's friends urge him to woo Anna into his life.
டிராஃபிக் ராமசாமி டிராஃபிக் ராமசாமி (2018) Character: Special Appearance
Social activist Traffic Ramasamy takes on the corrupt and powerful in his quest for justice. Can he succeed to bring them down, especially when they are keen to finish him off for good?
தர்மதுரை தர்மதுரை (2016) Character: Dr. Dharmadurai
A once-promising village doctor, burdened by personal loss and family betrayal, spirals into alcoholism and becomes an outcast. His journey of pain, resilience, and rediscovery takes him from despair to a chance at redemption, as he confronts his past and searches for purpose, love, and reconciliation.
సై రా నరసింహ రెడ్డి సై రా నరసింహ రెడ్డి (2019) Character: Rajapaandi
Gwalior Fort, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. In a moment of despair, Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, encourages her men by telling them the heroic story of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, a brave Telugu chieftain who took up arms in 1846 to protest against the numerous arbitrariness and crimes perpetrated by the leaders and military forces of the East India Company.
மாவீரன் மாவீரன் (2023) Character: Maaveeran's Narrator
After a head injury, cowardly newspaper cartoonist Sathya hears a voice in his mind, foretells events and puts him in precarious situations and forces him to take on a corrupt politician.
துக்ளக் தர்பார் துக்ளக் தர்பார் (2021) Character: Singaravelan
A budding politician has devious plans to rise in the ranks — until an unexpected new presence begins to interfere with his every crooked move.
பண்ணையாரும் பத்மினியும் பண்ணையாரும் பத்மினியும் (2014) Character: Murugesan
A kind and respected village landlord acquires a vintage Premier Padmini car from his friend and cherishes it more than anything else. Over time, the entire village grows attached to the car, forming an emotional bond with it. His wife, however, refuses to ride in it until he learns to drive, so he decides to surprise her with a ride on their wedding anniversary. But before he can fulfill his promise, the car is taken away due to unforeseen circumstances. Will they ever get it back? A deeply emotional tale of love, nostalgia, and the heartfelt connection between an elderly couple and their cherished car.
ஆண்டவன் கட்டளை ஆண்டவன் கட்டளை (2016) Character: Gandhi Arumugan
A young man, on the advice of an agent, lies that he is married, to go to London. But his visa application is rejected and now, he has to follow-up with a string of lies to hide one lie.
இப்படை வெல்லும் இப்படை வெல்லும் (2017) Character: Narrator
Two men are wrongly arrested as being the accomplices of a most-wanted terrorist. How do they prove their innocence?
காத்து வாக்குல ரெண்டு காதல் காத்து வாக்குல ரெண்டு காதல் (2022) Character: Ranjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy Oohindhiran
Rambo who lives a double life as a cab driver and bouncer falls in love with two women with contrasting personalities. What happens when he is forced to make a choice?
கவண் கவண் (2017) Character: Tilak
A budding journalist passionate about ethical, noble, hard-hitting journalism understands the more flourishing ghetto of sensationalism & news fabrication that the Entertainment TV Channel he belongs to, thrives on. When caught in a dilemma of whether to hold for a while or rise in protest, a situation forces him to make a decision that puts him out of work but… there begins his work.
மகாராஜா மகாராஜா (2024) Character: Maharaja
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object, jeer at his request until they learn what they're really looking for.
ஓ மை கடவுளே ஓ மை கடவுளே (2020) Character: God (Extended Cameo Appearance)
Arjun is conveniently married to his best friend Anu and their marriage turns out to be a nightmare since he is not really in love with her. When things get tough Arjun gets a second chance in life that could change his path and perspective altogether.
ఉప్పెన ఉప్పెన (2021) Character: Rayanam
Aasi has been in love with Bebamma since their childhood. But it is more than her father Rayanam that threatens to form a chasm between the lovers.
ஜெயிலர் 2 ஜெயிலர் 2 (2026) Character: N/A
Following the events of "Jailer", former ruthless police officer Muthuvel Pandian must come face-to-face with a larger threat, while handling the shame, guilt and sorrow of taking the life of his own son.
வன்மம் வன்மம் (2014) Character: Radha
Two friends turn bitter foes after a fall out and their enmity is exploited by a man who has scores to settle.
சூது கவ்வும் சூது கவ்வும் (2013) Character: Das
Dass specialises in small time kidnapping and has his own set of rules. The primary and most important among them is not to get involved with influential people. Three jobless youngsters meet Dass and the four take up an assignment for a hefty sum that throws away this primary rule and end up being chased by a dreaded policeman.
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024) Character: Self
Celebrated actor Nayanthara looks back on her journey towards love and superstardom amidst personal struggles and triumphs in this intimate documentary.
இறைவி இறைவி (2016) Character: Michael
Three men try to overcome the problems in their lives not realising the impact their efforts are having on the women in their lives.
காதலும் கடந்து போகும் காதலும் கடந்து போகும் (2016) Character: Kathir
A small-time rowdy fresh out of prison and a runaway woman seeking a new life in Chennai become unexpected neighbors. Bound by loneliness, they form an unusual bond—one that teeters between friendship and love. As they navigate their struggles together, their lives take a heartwarming turn in this charming romantic comedy-drama.
பரோல் பரோல் (2022) Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A mother's demise brings two egoistic and arrogant brothers together, transforming their lives for the better.
கடைசி விவசாயி கடைசி விவசாயி (2022) Character: Ramaiah
Maayandi, the only farmer in a village that has abandoned farming, is charged with a petty case that leads to his imprisonment.
ടർബോ ടർബോ (2024) Character: (Voice)
An Idukki jeep driver attracts the ire of the head of a shady criminal syndicate after his friends uncover a large-scale financial scam.
கிஸ் கிஸ் (2025) Character: Narrator
A musician is gifted with the supernatural ability to see a couple's destiny whenever they kiss. But when he sees the grim fate of the woman he loves, he must use his powers to defy destiny itself.
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2018) Character: Yaman
A tribal leader comes to the city to kidnap the girl whom he has sworn to marry. But a bumbling college boy, whom the girl has a soft corner for, stands in his way.
டிஎஸ்பி டிஎஸ்பி (2022) Character: M. Vascodagama
A flower seller's son ends up in a tussle with a ruthless rowdy in Dindigul, forcing him to become a policeman and fight the odds.
தலைவன் தலைவி தலைவன் தலைவி (2025) Character: Agashaveeran
Two headstrong lovers navigate a turbulent relationship where passion and conflict intertwine, creating an intense emotional bond through their shared journey.
തുടരും തുടരും (2025) Character: Anbu (Photo Appearance)
A taxi driver finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after his car is confiscated by a corrupt police officer.
96 96 (2018) Character: Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
Ram is a photographer and nature lover who travels all around India capturing moments. On a chance visit to his hometown Tanjavur, he goes into his school and begins to walk down memory lane to 1994 when he was a student harboring feelings for his classmate Janu.
லாபம் லாபம் (2021) Character: Pakkiri
The president of a farmers' association wants to set up a community farming initiative and takes on a big shot, who wants to destroy his plans so that he can start a bio-diesel project on the land.
சங்கத்தமிழன் சங்கத்தமிழன் (2019) Character: Sangathamizhan (Murugan)
A village is protesting against the setting up a copper plant, but when their leader dies, the corporate company behind the plant sends in a look-alike to facilitate their plan.
இதற்குத்தானே ஆசைப்பட்டாய் பாலகுமாரா இதற்குத்தானே ஆசைப்பட்டாய் பாலகுமாரா (2013) Character: Kumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)
An indolent youth finds himself in trouble when his life gets intertwined with that of a straight-laced banker who is tormented with his demands from his boss.
தென்மேற்கு பருவக்காற்று தென்மேற்கு பருவக்காற்று (2010) Character: Murugan
Thenmerku Paruvakatru directed by Seenu Ramasamy, comes like a breath of fresh air, against a backdrop of picturesque nature, in Theni district of Madurai, open to the cool winds of the North-west, the movie takes shape with the story of love, bonding and binding between mother and son. reliving the core cultural values of the Indian system, and rekindling the sentiments and emotions, which have almost been laid to rest, in the name of hi-fi living.
19 19 (2022) Character: Gauri Shankar
The mundane life of a woman running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her.
யாவரும் வல்லவரே யாவரும் வல்லவரே (2024) Character: Special Appearance
Follows the events that take place in around 12 hours, from 6 pm to 6 am, in the lives of handful of people and propagates the idea that when a predicament arises, we need not await the arrival of a sole savior. Instead, common people who rise to the occasion are heroes by themselves.
புரியாத புதிர் புரியாத புதிர் (2017) Character: Kathir
Kathir, a music director, starts seeing Meera, who teaches music. He starts receiving compromising videos of Meera, and desperately tries to find out the person wrecking their lives, but will it be too late?
யாதும் ஊரே யாவரும் கேளிர் யாதும் ஊரே யாவரும் கேளிர் (2023) Character: Punithan/ Kirubanadhi
A refugee struggles hard to find an identity for himself in order to accomplish his dreams.
நடுவுல கொஞ்சம் பக்கத்தை காணோம் நடுவுல கொஞ்சம் பக்கத்தை காணோம் (2012) Character: Prem Kumar
In an accident two days before his wedding, a young man forgets the last year of his life. His friends are determined to ensure that he gets married despite his condition.
சூப்பர் டீலக்ஸ் சூப்பர் டீலக்ஸ் (2019) Character: Shilpa
An unfaithful newly-wed wife, an estranged parent, a priest and an angry son suddenly find themselves in the most unexpected predicaments, each poised to experience their destiny, all on one fateful day.
குட்டி ஸ்டோரி குட்டி ஸ்டோரி (2021) Character: Married man
An anthology of four stories that revolve around man-woman relationships.
ஆக்‌ஷன் ஆக்‌ஷன் (2019) Character: Guest Appearance
An Indian army officer goes after the mastermind behind a terror attack that also resulted in personal loss to him.
திருட்டுப்பயலே 2 திருட்டுப்பயலே 2 (2017) Character: Narrator
The life of a surveillance specialist turns topsy-turvy when a womanizer starts blackmailing his wife. The former tries to nab him using his power and expertise in technology
விடுதலை: பாகம் II விடுதலை: பாகம் II (2024) Character: Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
Troubles worsen for Kumaresan after the capture of Perumal, and soon he is confronted with having to make a choice between performing his duties as a police constable, or taking a stand for what is right.
அழகிய கண்ணே அழகிய கண்ணே (2023) Character: Self
An aspiring filmmaker marries a girl who belongs to a different community. Can they lead a peaceful life after?
ஜுங்கா ஜுங்கா (2018) Character: Junga
A simpleton has to turn into a quirky, albeit miserly, don to save his legacy and his ancestral property, a movie hall.
அனபெல் சேதுபதி அனபெல் சேதுபதி (2021) Character: Sethupathi
A scary journey begins when a small-time thief, Rudra, enters a haunted castle and gets pulled into the mystery of its mistress — Annabelle Sethupathi.
கடைசீல பிரியாணி கடைசீல பிரியாணி (2021) Character: Lorry Driver
A studious teen who wants a simple life is conned by his violent older brothers into joining their grandiose plan to avenge their murdered father.
மாஸ்டர் மாஸ்டர் (2021) Character: Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)
An alcoholic professor is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster, who uses the children of the school for criminal activities.
சீதக்காதி சீதக்காதி (2018) Character: 'Ayya' Aadhimoolam
A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?
கட்டப்பாவ காணோம் கட்டப்பாவ காணோம் (2017) Character: Narrator
A fish belonging to a gangster, who considers it his lucky charm, gets stolen and ends up with a guy whose luck has always been rotten.
பீட்சா பீட்சா (2012) Character: Micheal Karthikeyan
Michael, a pizza delivery boy, lives with Anu, an aspiring horror fiction writer. One day, on a delivery run, he goes to a bungalow, where mysterious events begin to unfold.
ஜிகர்தண்டா ஜிகர்தண்டா (2014) Character: Himself
A budding director endeavors to research a merciless gangster for making a film on gangsterism. But his secret attempts to conduct the research fail when he gets caught for snooping.
मेरी क्रिसमस मेरी क्रिसमस (2024) Character: Albert Arogyasami
A Christmas Eve encounter between two enigmatic strangers sparks a poignant connection - but a dark turn of events threatens to expose their murky past.
விடுதலை: பாகம் I விடுதலை: பாகம் I (2023) Character: Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
Kumaresan, a police constable, gets recruited for an operation implanted to capture Perumal Vaathiyar, who leads a separatist group dedicated to fighting against the authorities for committing atrocities against innocent village women in the name of police interrogations.
கதாநாயகன் கதாநாயகன் (2017) Character: Dr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)
A coward has to prove that he can be brave to marry the girl he is in love with.



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