Vijay Sethupathi

Known for: Acting

Born: 1978-01-16 (age 48)

From: Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Filmography (115)

MOVIE
Arasan
2026
MOVIE
Jailer 2
2026
TV★ 6.5
Muthu Alias Kaattaan
2026
as 'Kaattaan' Muthu
MOVIE
Kadhal Kadhai Sollava
2026
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.3
Gandhi Talks
2026
as Mahadev
MOVIE★ 8.0
Kiss
2025
as Narrator
MOVIE★ 6.8
Thalaivan Thalaivii
2025
as Agashaveeran
MOVIE★ 5.1
Ace
2025
as Bold Kannan
MOVIE★ 7.3
Thudarum
2025
as Anbu (Photo Appearance)
MOVIE★ 6.9
Viduthalai: Part II
2024
as Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
MOVIE★ 4.6
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.7
Maharaja
2024
as Maharaja
MOVIE★ 5.0
Turbo
2024
as (Voice)
TV★ 7.4
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
as Self
MOVIE
Yaavarum Vallavare
2024
as Special Appearance
MOVIE★ 6.8
Merry Christmas
2024
as Albert Arogyasami
MOVIE★ 7.0
Jawan
2023
as Kalee Gaikwad
MOVIE★ 7.1
Maaveeran
2023
as Maaveeran's Narrator
MOVIE
Azhagiya Kanne
2023
as Self
MOVIE★ 3.2
Mumbaikar
2023
MOVIE★ 5.2
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
2023
as Punithan/ Kirubanadhi
MOVIE★ 7.8
Viduthalai: Part I
2023
as Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
TV★ 7.7
Farzi
2023
as Michael Vedanayagam
MOVIE★ 4.3
Michael
2023
as Michael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)
MOVIE★ 6.2
DSP
2022
as M. Vascodagama
MOVIE★ 7.0
Parole
2022
as Self - Narrator (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.6
19(1)(a)
2022
as Gauri Shankar
MOVIE★ 5.0
Maamanithan
2022
as Radhakrishnan
MOVIE★ 7.6
Vikram
2022
as Sandhanam
MOVIE★ 5.5
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
2022
as Ranjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy Oohindhiran
MOVIE★ 8.6
Kadaisi Vivasayi
2022
as Ramaiah
MOVIE★ 6.9
Kadaseela Biriyani
2021
as Lorry Driver
MOVIE★ 3.5
Mughizh
2021
as Vijay
MOVIE★ 4.3
Annabelle Sethupathi
2021
as Sethupathi
MOVIE★ 5.9
Tughlaq Durbar
2021
as Singaravelan
MOVIE★ 3.0
Laabam
2021
as Pakkiri
TV
MasterChef Tamil
2021
as Self - Host
TV★ 5.4
Navarasa
2021
as Dheena
MOVIE★ 5.9
Uppena
2021
as Rayanam
MOVIE★ 5.7
Kutty Story
2021
as Married man
MOVIE★ 6.6
Master
2021
as Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)
MOVIE
Andava Kaanom
2020
as Anda (voice)
MOVIE★ 9.0
Dhira
2020
as Dhira (Voice)
MOVIE★ 7.0
Ka/Pae. Ranasingam
2020
as Ranasingam
MOVIE★ 8.0
Oh My Kadavule
2020
as God
MOVIE★ 4.5
Sangathamizhan
2019
as Sangathamizhan / Murugan
MOVIE★ 4.9
Action
2019
as Guest Appearance
MOVIE★ 6.3
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
as Rajapaandi
MOVIE★ 4.3
Marconi Mathai
2019
as Self
MOVIE★ 4.5
Sindhubaadh
2019
as Thiru
MOVIE★ 7.7
Super Deluxe
2019
as Shilpa
TV
Namma Ooru Hero
2019
as Self - Presenter
MOVIE★ 7.2
Petta
2019
as Jithu
MOVIE★ 7.5
Seethakathi
2018
as 'Ayya' Aadhimoolam
MOVIE★ 7.6
96
2018
as Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
MOVIE★ 6.5
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018
as Rasool Ebrahim
MOVIE★ 7.0
Imaikkaa Nodigal
2018
as Vikramadithyan
MOVIE★ 5.9
Junga
2018
as Junga
MOVIE★ 3.0
Traffic Ramasamy
2018
as Special Appearance
MOVIE★ 5.1
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren
2018
as Yaman
MOVIE★ 6.5
Thiruttu Payale 2
2017
as Self - Narrator (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.2
Ippadai Vellum
2017
as Narrator
MOVIE★ 6.0
Karuppan
2017
as Karuppan
MOVIE★ 3.5
Katha Nayagan
2017
as Dr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)
MOVIE★ 7.2
Puriyaatha Puthir
2017
as Kathir
MOVIE★ 7.3
Vikram Vedha
2017
as Vedha
TV★ 3.7
Bigg Boss
2017
as Self - Host
MOVIE★ 7.2
Kavan
2017
as Tilak
MOVIE★ 4.3
Kattappava Kaanom
2017
as Narrator
MOVIE★ 5.4
Rekka
2016
as Shiva
MOVIE★ 7.9
Aandavan Kattalai
2016
as Gandhi Arumugan
MOVIE★ 3.0
Vaaimai
2016
as Narrator
MOVIE★ 7.5
Dharmadurai
2016
as Dr. Dharmadurai
MOVIE★ 7.2
Iraivi
2016
as Michael
MOVIE★ 7.2
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
2016
as Kathir
MOVIE★ 6.4
Sethupathi
2016
as Inspector Ka. Sethupathi
MOVIE★ 6.4
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015
as 'Pondy' Pandi
MOVIE★ 5.9
Orange Mittai
2015
as Kailasam
MOVIE★ 6.2
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
2015
as Yemalingam
MOVIE★ 6.0
Bench Talkies
2015
as Mahesh
MOVIE★ 4.8
Vanmam
2014
as Radha
MOVIE★ 4.9
Thirudan Police
2014
as Guest Appearance
MOVIE★ 6.5
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014
as Guest Appearance
MOVIE★ 7.6
Jigarthanda
2014
as Himself
MOVIE★ 7.3
Pannaiyarum Padminiyum
2014
as Murugesan
MOVIE★ 6.0
Rummy
2014
as Joseph
MOVIE★ 7.0
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
2013
as Kumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)
MOVIE★ 7.1
Soodhu Kavvum
2013
as Das
MOVIE★ 7.4
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
2012
as Prem Kumar
MOVIE★ 6.9
Pizza
2012
as Micheal Karthikeyan
MOVIE★ 6.3
Sundarapandian
2012
as Jegan
MOVIE
Varnam
2011
as Nandha
MOVIE★ 7.7
Thenmerku Paruvakatru
2010
as Murugan
MOVIE★ 6.4
Naan Mahaan Alla
2010
as Ganesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)
MOVIE
The Angel
2010
as The Angel
MOVIE
Wind
2010
as Police Constable
MOVIE★ 7.5
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
2009
as Kabaddi Player (uncredited)
MOVIE
Athiyayam
2007
MOVIE★ 7.5
Pudhupettai
2006
as Anbu's Henchman
MOVIE
Gokulathil Seethai
1996
as an audience member (uncredited)
MOVIE
Ramayana: Part Two
—
as Kumbhakarna
MOVIE
Pocket Novel
—
MOVIE
Maharaja 2
—
as Maharaja
MOVIE
Kai Neelam
—
MOVIE
Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Magizhthirumeni Project
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MOVIE
Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Krithiga Udhayanithi Film
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MOVIE
Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie
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MOVIE
Idam Porul Yaeval
—
as Pandi
MOVIE
Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Balaji Tharanitharan Film
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MOVIE
Untitled VJS - Pandiraj Film
—
MOVIE
Thamizh Murugan
—
MOVIE
Train
—
as Chandrababu
MOVIE
Pisasu 2
—
as Dr. John
MOVIE
Slumdog - 33 Temple Road
—
MOVIE
96 Part 2
—
as Ram