Vijay Sethupathi
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.
Known For
Jawan
2023
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Vikram Vedha
2017
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Maharaja
2024
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Farzi
2023
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Vikram
2022
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96
2018
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Super Deluxe
2019
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Master
2021
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Petta
2019
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Pizza
2012
Acting
2026
Gandhi Talks
as Mahadev
2026
Jailer 2
2026
Muthu Engira Kaattaan
as 'Kaattan' Muthu
(3 episodes)
2025
Ace
as Bold Kannan
2025
Thalaivan Thalaivii
as Agashaveeran
2025
Thudarum
as Anbu (Photo Appearance)
2025
Kiss
as Narrator
2024
Merry Christmas
as Albert Arogyasami
2024
Maharaja
as Maharaja
2024
Viduthalai: Part II
as Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
2024
Yaavarum Vallavare
as Special Appearance
2024
Turbo
as (Voice)
2024
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
as Self
2024
The Great Indian Kapil Show
as Self
(1 episode)
2023
Maaveeran
as Maaveeran's Narrator
2023
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
as Punithan/ Kirubanadhi
2023
Mumbaikar
2023
Viduthalai: Part I
as Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
2023
Michael
as Michael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)
2023
Azhagiya Kanne
as Self
2023
Farzi
as Michael Vedanayagam
(8 episodes)
2022
Parole
as Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Kadaisi Vivasayi
as Ramaiah
2022
Maamanithan
as Radhakrishnan
2022
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
as Ranjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy Oohindhiran
2022
19(1)(a)
as Gauri Shankar
2022
DSP
as M. Vascodagama
2022
Vikram
as Sandhanam
2021
Kadaseela Biriyani
as Lorry Driver
2021
Uppena
as Rayanam
2021
Laabam
as Pakkiri
2021
Tughlaq Durbar
as Singaravelan
2021
Master
as Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)
2021
Mughizh
as Vijay
2021
Kutty Story
as Married man
2021
Annabelle Sethupathi
as Sethupathi
2021
Navarasa
as Dheena
(1 episode)
2021
MasterChef Tamil
as Self - Host
(28 episodes)
2020
Oh My Kadavule
as God (Extended Cameo Appearance)
2020
Ka/Pae. Ranasingam
as Ranasingam
2020
Dhira
as Dhira (Voice)
2020
Andava Kaanom
as Anda (voice)
2019
Super Deluxe
as Shilpa
2019
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
as Rajapaandi
2019
Petta
as Jithu
2019
Sindhubaadh
as Thiru
2019
Sangathamizhan
as Sangathamizhan (Murugan)
2019
Marconi Mathai
as Self
2019
Action
as Guest Appearance
2019
Namma Ooru Hero
as Self - Presenter
(9 episodes)
2018
96
as Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
2018
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren
as Yaman
2018
Junga
as Junga
2018
Imaikkaa Nodigal
as Vikramadithyan
2018
Seethakathi
as 'Ayya' Aadhimoolam
2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
as Rasool Ebrahim
2018
Traffic Ramasamy
as Special Appearance
2017
Puriyaatha Puthir
as Kathir
2017
Vikram Vedha
as Vedha
2017
Kavan
as Tilak
2017
Karuppan
as Karuppan
2017
Katha Nayagan
as Dr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)
2017
Ippadai Vellum
as Narrator
2017
Kattappava Kaanom
as Narrator
2017
Thiruttu Payale 2
as Narrator
2017
Bigg Boss
as Host
(212 episodes)
2016
Sethupathi
as Inspector Ka. Sethupathi
2016
Iraivi
as Michael
2016
Dharmadurai
as Dr. Dharmadurai
2016
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
as Kathir
2016
Rekka
as Shiva
2016
Aandavan Kattalai
as Gandhi Arumugan
2016
Vaaimai
as Narrator
2015
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
as Yemalingam
2015
Orange Mittai
as Kailasam
2015
Naanum Rowdydhaan
as 'Pondy' Pandi
2015
Bench Talkies
as Mahesh
2014
Pannaiyarum Padminiyum
as Murugesan
2014
Rummy
as Joseph
2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
as Guest Appearance
2014
Vanmam
as Radha
2014
Jigarthanda
as Himself
2014
Thirudan Police
as Guest Appearance
2013
Soodhu Kavvum
as Das
2013
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
as Kumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)
2012
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
as Prem Kumar
2012
Sundarapandian
as Jegan
2012
Pizza
as Micheal Karthikeyan
2011
Varnam
as Nandha
2010
Naan Mahaan Alla
as Ganesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)
2010
Thenmerku Paruvakatru
as Murugan
2010
The Angel
as The Angel
2009
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
as Kabaddi Player (uncredited)
2007
Athiyayam
2006
Pudhupettai
as Anbu's Henchman
1996
Gokulathil Seethai
as an audience member (uncredited)
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Train
as Chandrababu
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Rolex
as Sandhanam
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Idam Porul Yaeval
as Pandi
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Pisasu 2
as Dr. John
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96 Part 2
as Ram
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Ramayana: Part Two
as Kumbhakarna
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Slumdog 33 Temple Road
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Maharaja 2
as Maharaja
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Untitled VJS - Pandiraj Film
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Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie
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Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Magizhthirumeni Project
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Arasan
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Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Balaji Tharanitharan Film
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Pocket Novel
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Kai Neelam
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Kadhal Kadhai Sollava
as Self
Writing
2025
Bun Butter Jam
Lyricist
2023
Kulasami
Dialogue
2021
Navarasa
Dialogue
2019
Chennai Palani Mars
Co-Writer
2015
Orange Mittai
Screenplay
2015
Orange Mittai
Dialogue
2015
Orange Mittai
Story
2015
Orange Mittai
Lyricist
2010
The Angel
Dialogue
Production
2026
Muthu Engira Kaattaan
Producer
2021
Laabam
Producer
2021
Mughizh
Producer
2019
Chennai Palani Mars
Producer
2018
Merku Thodarchi Malai
Producer
2018
Junga
Producer
2015
Orange Mittai
Producer
Sound
2019
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum
Playback Singer
2019
Devarattam
Playback Singer
2016
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren
Playback Singer
2016
Atti
Playback Singer
2015
Orange Mittai
Playback Singer
Crew
2021
Blue Bird
Presenter
2017
Kattappava Kaanom
Thanks
2017
8 Thottakkal
Thanks
2015
Enakkul Oruvan
Thanks
2014
Jigarthanda
Thanks
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Yaarukkum Anjael
Presenter