VIJAY SETHUPATHI

Vijay Sethupathi – Complete Biography

Full Name: Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi

Nicknames: Makkal Selvan (People’s Treasure)

Born: January 16, 1978 (Age: 47)

Birthplace: Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

Nationality: Indian

Profession: Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer

Years Active: 2004 – Present

Education: B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) – Dhanraj Baid Jain College, Chennai

Spouse: Jessie Sethupathi

Children: Surya Sethupathi, Shreeja Sethupathi

Early Life & Career Struggles

• Worked as an accountant in Dubai before entering cinema.
• Initially acted in small uncredited roles in Tamil films.
• Joined Koothu-P-Pattarai (a theatre group) and trained in acting.
• Assisted in TV serials and short films before getting a break in feature films.

Breakthrough & Rise to Stardom (2010 – 2015)

1. Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010) – First lead role, won National Award.
2. Sundarapandian (2012) – Notable supporting role.
3. Pizza (2012) – Breakthrough thriller film, huge box office success.
4. Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012) – Cult comedy hit, based on a real-life incident.
5. Soodhu Kavvum (2013) – Dark comedy thriller, fan favorite.
6. Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) – Entertaining comedy-drama.
7. Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014) – Critically acclaimed performance.
8. Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) – Cameo role.
9. Orange Mittai (2015) – Played an aged character, received high praise.

Versatile Superstar (2016 – 2020)

1. Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) – Romantic action comedy, blockbuster.
2. Sethupathi (2016) – Cop role, established him as a mass hero.
3. Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016) – Romantic comedy-drama, unique storytelling.
4. Aandavan Kattalai (2016) – Social drama, highly appreciated.
5. Vikram Vedha (2017) – Career-defining gangster role, won Best Actor Awards.
6. Karuppan (2017) – Rural action film, moderate success.
7. 96 (2018) – Critically acclaimed romantic drama, with Trisha.
8. Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) – Mani Ratnam’s crime thriller, multistarrer.
9. Super Deluxe (2019) – Award-winning film, played an unconventional role.
10. Petta (2019) – With Rajinikanth, played a stylish villain.
11. Sindhubaadh (2019) – Action drama.

Bollywood & Pan-Indian Films (2021 – Present)

1. Master (2021) – Powerful villain role opposite Vijay.
2. Laabam (2021) – Political drama.
3. Tughlaq Durbar (2021) – Political satire.
4. Kadaisi Vivasayi (2022) – Cameo role.
5. Vikram (2022) – With Kamal Haasan, action thriller.
6. Mumbaikar (2023, Hindi) – Bollywood debut.
7. Jawan (2023, Hindi) – Villain role opposite Shah Rukh Khan, nationwide success.
8. Merry Christmas (2024, Hindi-Tamil) – With Katrina Kaif, thriller.
9. Viduthalai: Part 1 (2023) – Critically acclaimed performance.
10. Viduthalai: Part 2 (Upcoming 2024) – Sequel to Vetri Maaran’s hit film.

Awards & Achievements

🏆 Filmfare Awards South (5 Wins)

• Best Actor – Pizza (2012)
• Best Actor – Vikram Vedha (2017)
• Best Actor – 96 (2018)
• Best Supporting Actor – Super Deluxe (2019)
• Best Supporting Actor – Master (2021)

🏆 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

• Best Actor – Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010)
• Best Actor – Vikram Vedha (2017)

🏆 SIIMA Awards (4 Wins)

• Best Actor – Sethupathi (2016)
• Best Actor – 96 (2018)
• Best Actor – Super Deluxe (2019)
• Best Villain – Master (2021)

🏆 National Award (2021)

• Best Supporting Actor – Super Deluxe

🏆 Edison Awards, Behindwoods Gold Medals, and Ananda Vikatan Awards

• Multiple wins for Vikram Vedha, 96, Super Deluxe, Master, and Jawan.

Other Interests & Social Work

• Actively supports education, children’s welfare, and farmers’ rights.
• Known for his humble nature and supporting small-budget films.
• One of the most versatile actors in India with a dedicated fan base.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS : 

YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te-ZQADXPHw&pp=ygUhVmlqYXkgU2V0aHVwYXRoaSBMSUZFIHN0b3J5IHRhbWls

INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/actorvijaysethupathi/ 

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