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)
- Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010) – First lead role, won National Award.
- Sundarapandian (2012) – Notable supporting role.
- Pizza (2012) – Breakthrough thriller film, huge box office success.
- Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012) – Cult comedy hit, based on a real-life incident.
- Soodhu Kavvum (2013) – Dark comedy thriller, fan favorite.
- Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) – Entertaining comedy-drama.
- Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014) – Critically acclaimed performance.
- Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) – Cameo role.
- Orange Mittai (2015) – Played an aged character, received high praise.
Versatile Superstar (2016 – 2020)
- Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) – Romantic action comedy, blockbuster.
- Sethupathi (2016) – Cop role, established him as a mass hero.
- Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016) – Romantic comedy-drama, unique storytelling.
- Aandavan Kattalai (2016) – Social drama, highly appreciated.
- Vikram Vedha (2017) – Career-defining gangster role, won Best Actor Awards.
- Karuppan (2017) – Rural action film, moderate success.
- 96 (2018) – Critically acclaimed romantic drama, with Trisha.
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) – Mani Ratnam’s crime thriller, multistarrer.
- Super Deluxe (2019) – Award-winning film, played an unconventional role.
- Petta (2019) – With Rajinikanth, played a stylish villain.
- Sindhubaadh (2019) – Action drama.
Bollywood & Pan-Indian Films (2021 – Present)
- Master (2021) – Powerful villain role opposite Vijay.
- Laabam (2021) – Political drama.
- Tughlaq Durbar (2021) – Political satire.
- Kadaisi Vivasayi (2022) – Cameo role.
- Vikram (2022) – With Kamal Haasan, action thriller.
- Mumbaikar (2023, Hindi) – Bollywood debut.
- Jawan (2023, Hindi) – Villain role opposite Shah Rukh Khan, nationwide success.
- Merry Christmas (2024, Hindi-Tamil) – With Katrina Kaif, thriller.
- Viduthalai: Part 1 (2023) – Critically acclaimed performance.
- 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/
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/VijaySethupathi.Official/
TWITTER : https://twitter.com/VijaySethuOffl
