| Name | Vijay Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu |
| Age/DOB | 16 January 1978 |
| Known For | Pizza (Kollywood), Soodhu Kavvum (Kollywood), Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (Kollywood), 96 (Kollywood) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Jessie Sethupathi Children: Surya, Shreeja Father: Kalimuthu Mother: Saraswathi Siblings: Jayashree |
| Education | B.com (Dhanraj Baid Jain College) |
| Native | Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Vijay Sethupathi (Makkal Selvan) is an actor, lyricist, producer, and dialogue writer who predominantly worked in most South Indian films. He started his acting career by playing small roles in the Kollywood film industry. After that, he got the first lead role in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru movie in 2010 under the direction of Seenu Ramasamy.
The year 2012 marked the turning point in his career, starting with Pizza and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom under the directional debuts of Karthik Subbaraj and Balaji Tharaneetharan. Then, he started picking up negative roles and crucial roles, which made him famous in South Indian films. Later, he entered the Bollywood industry with his debut film, Jawan, with director Atlee and SRK. He is a part of Viduthalai 2, Pisasu 2, Maharaj, etc. He never fails to engage the audience with his versatile acting and vibrant look.
Did You Know?
- Vijay Sethupathi entered the film industry in Selvaraghavan’s gangster film Pudhupettai (2006) in the role of Dhanush’s friend.
- He won several accolades including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South, and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
- He worked in various languages, such as Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada.
- Before stepping into the film industry, he is an NRI accountant in Dubai.
- He is one of the few actors who won awards for both the villain and hero roles.
- His son Surya is playing a lead role in the Phoenix movie under the direction of Anal Arasu.
Movies
As an Actor
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Love Birds | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 1996 | Gokulathil Seethai | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 2004 | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi | Boxing spectator | Uncredited role |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Anbu's henchman | Supporting role |
| 2007 | Lee | Leelatharan's friend | Supporting role |
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Kabaddi player | Supporting role |
| 2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Ganesh | Supporting role |
| 2010 | Bale Pandiya | Pandiya's brother | Supporting role |
| 2010 | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | Murugan | |
| 2011 | Varnam | Nandha | |
| 2012 | Sundarapandian | Jegan | Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain |
| 2012 | Pizza | Michael Karthikeyan | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 2012 | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | C. Prem Kumar | |
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Das | |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Kumara Vel | Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
| 2014 | Rummy | Joseph | |
| 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Murugesan | Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Himself | Cameo |
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself | Cameo |
| 2014 | Thirudan Police | Vinayagam | Special appearance in the song "Ennodu Vaa" |
| 2014 | Vanmam | Radha | |
| 2015 | Bench Talkies | Mahesh | Anthology film segment; "Neer" |
| 2015 | Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai | Yama Lingam | |
| 2015 | Orange Mittai | Kailasam | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Pandian | |
| 2016 | Sethupathi | Ka. Sethupathi | |
| 2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Kathiravan | |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Michael | |
| 2016 | Dharma Durai | Dharma Durai | |
| 2016 | Aandavan Kattalai | Gandhi | |
| 2016 | Rekka | Siva | |
| 2017 | Kavan | Thilak | |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Vedha | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 2017 | Puriyatha Puthir | Kathir | |
| 2017 | Katha Nayagan | Phoenix Raj | Cameo |
| 2017 | Karuppan | Karuppan | |
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Yaman | |
| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy | Himself | Cameo |
| 2018 | Junga | Junga, Ranga, Linga | |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Vikram Adityan | Cameo |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Rasool Ebrahim | |
| 2018 | '96 | Ramachandran Krishnamoorthy | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 2018 | Seethakaathi | Ayya Aathimoolam | |
| 2019 | Petta | Jithu | |
| 2019 | Super Deluxe | Shilpa (Manickam) | Won—National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2019 | Sindhubaadh | Thiru | |
| 2019 | Akhaada | Adhi | Kannada film |
| 2019 | Maarconi Mathaai | Himself | Malayalam film |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Raaja Pandi | Telugu film |
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan | Sanga Thamizhan (Murugan) | |
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Kadavul | Special appearance |
| 2020 | Ka Pae Ranasingam | Ranasingam | |
| 2021 | Master | Bhavani | |
| 2021 | Kutty Story | Ninja Manick | Anthology film segment; "Aadal Padal" |
| 2021 | Uppena | Rayanam | Telugu film |
| 2021 | Laabam | Pakkiri Samy | |
| 2021 | Tughlaq Durbar | Singara Velan (Singam) | |
| 2021 | Annabelle Sethupathi | Veera Sethupathi, Soora Sethupathi | |
| 2021 | Mughizh | Vijay | |
| 2021 | Kadaseela Biriyani | Lorry driver | Cameo |
| 2021 | Obama Ungalukaaga | Himself | Cameo |
| 2022 | Kadaisi Vivasayi | Ramaiah | |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Rambo (Ranjankudi Anbarasu Murugesa Boopathy Ohondhiran) | |
| 2022 | Vikram | Sandhanam | |
| 2022 | Maamanithan | Radha Krishnan | |
| 2022 | 19(1)(a) | Gauri Shankar | Malayalam film |
| 2022 | DSP | DSP Vascodagama | |
| 2023 | Michael | Michael's godfather | Telugu film |
| 2023 | Viduthalai Part 1 | Perumal (Vaathiyaar) | |
| 2023 | Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir | Kirunbadi (Punithan) | |
| 2023 | Mumbaikar | Munnu | Hindi film |
| 2023 | Azhagiya Kanne | Himself | Cameo |
| 2023 | Jawan | Kaalie Gaikwad | Hindi film; reshot all his dialogues for the Tamil version |
| 2024 | Merry Christmas | Albert Arogyasami | Simultaneously shot in Hindi |
| 2024 | Yaavarum Vallavare | Thenmozhi's husband | Cameo |
| 2024 | Viduthalai Part 2 †| Perumal (Vaathiyaar) | Filming |
| 2024 | Maharaja †| TBA | Filming |
Other Crew Positions
| Year | Title | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Panchamirtham | Dubbing artist | Dubbed for the traffic inspector's son |
| 2011 | Marudhavelu | Dubbing artist | Dubbed for Kailash |
| 2014 | Andava Kaanom | Dubbing artist | Voice for Anda; unreleased |
| 2015 | Orange Mittai | Producer, dialogue writer, playback singer and lyricist | Sang the songs "Orae Oru Oorla" and "Straight Ah Poyee" Also wrote the lyrics for "Straight Ah Poyee" |
| 2016 | Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Playback singer | Co-sang the song "Majja Malcha" with Jagadesh and Praba |
| 2016 | Vaaimai | Narrator | |
| 2016 | Atti | Playback singer | Sang the song "Atti Atti" |
| 2017 | Kattappava Kanom | Narrator | |
| 2017 | Ippadai Vellum | Narrator | |
| 2017 | Thiruttu Payale 2 | Narrator | |
| 2018 | Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | Narrator | |
| 2018 | Junga | Producer | |
| 2018 | Merku Thodarchi Malai | Producer | |
| 2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | Playback singer | Co-sang the song "Yei Kadavule" |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Tony Stark / Iron Man (voice) | Tamil dubbed version |
| 2019 | Dear Comrade | Playback singer | Sang "Comrade Anthem" for Tamil version |
| 2019 | Devarattam | Playback singer | Sang "Madurai Palapalakkuthu" |
| 2019 | Chennai Palani Mars | Producer, dialogue writer | |
| 2019 | Action | Narrator | |
| 2020 | Dhira | Dubbing artist | Voice for Tenali Ramakrishna |
| 2021 | Laabam | Co-producer | |
| 2021 | Kadaseela Biriyani | Narrator | |
| 2022 | Parole | Narrator | |
| 2023 | Kulasami | Dialogue writer | |
| 2023 | Maaveeran | Maaveeran | Voiceover |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Penn | Bharani | Tamil | Sun TV | 195 episodes |
| 2019 | Namma Ooru Hero | Host | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2021 | Navarasa | Dheena | Tamil | Netflix | Segment: Edhiri |
| 2021 | MasterChef India – Tamil Season 1 | Host | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Farzi | Michael Vedhanayagam IPS | Hindi | Amazon Prime Video | 8 episodes |
Appearance in Music Video
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Performer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Machan Machan" | Himself | Srikanth Deva | Promotional song for the film Machan |
| 2015 | "Tea Podu" | Himself | Gopi Sundar | Promotional song for the film Anjala |
| 2016 | "Spirit of Chennai" | Himself | C. Girinandh | |
| 2017 | "Ain't No Sunshine" | Himself | Ganesh Raghavendra | Promotional song for the film Merlin |
| 2017 | "Maatrangal Ondre Dhaan" | Himself | Nivas K. Prasanna | Promotional song for the film Kootathil Oruthan |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Villain | Sundarapandian | Won |
| 2012 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
| 2012 | Edison Awards (India) | Best Male Rising Star | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
| 2012 | 7th Vijay Awards | Best Actor (Special Jury Award) | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
| 2012 | 7th Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Nominated |
| 2012 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Pizza | Won |
| 2012 | Big FM Tamil Entertainment Awards | BIG FM Most Entertaining Actor of the Year | Pizza | Won |
| 2012 | 60th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Pizza | Nominated |
| 2012 | Chennai Times Film Awards 2012 | Best Actor | Pizza & Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Nominated |
| 2013 | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Acting Performance | Soodhu Kavvum Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Won |
| 2013 | 8th Vijay Awards | Best Actor (Special Jury Award) | Soodhu Kavvum | Won |
| 2013 | 8th Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Soodhu Kavvum | Nominated |
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Nominated |
| 2015 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Orange Mittai | Nominated |
| 2016 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Dharma Durai | Won |
| 2016 | Asiavision Awards | Best Actor | Dharma Durai | Won |
| 2017 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Villain - Male | Vikram Vedha | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | Best Actor | Vikram Vedha | Won |
| 2017 | Vijay Award for Best Actor | Best Actor | Vikram Vedha | Won |
| 2019 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Won |
| 2019 | 67th National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Super Deluxe | Won |
| 2019 | 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor | '96 | Nominated |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | '96 | Won |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ka Pae Ranasingam | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zee Cinema Awards - Tamil | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zee Cinema Awards - Tamil | Favourite Hero | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
| 2020 | JFW Awards | JFW Award - Special Mention | Super Deluxe | Won |
| 2020 | Critics Choice Film Awards - Tamil | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Won |
| 2020 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
| 2020 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
| 2020 | Norway Tamil Movie Awards | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
| 2022 | ||||
| 2022 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Tamil) | Master | Nominated |
| 2022 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu | Uppena | Nominated |
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