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