Vijay Sethupathi
Biography
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
TV
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
TV
Muthu Engira Kaattaan
'Kaattan' Muthu
2026
TV
Navarasa
Dheena
2021
TV
Farzi
Michael Vedanayagam
2023
Film
Jawan
Kalee Gaikwad
2023
Film
Super Deluxe
Shilpa
2019
Film
Maharaja
Maharaja
2024
TV
MasterChef Tamil
Self - Host
2021
Film
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
Kathir
2016
Film
Kiss
Narrator
2025
Film
Vikram
Sandhanam
2022
Film
Maaveeran
Maaveeran's Narrator
2023
Film
Master
Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)
2021
Film
Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Balaji Tharanitharan Film
Film
96
Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
2018
Film
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Rajapaandi
2019
Film
Arasan
Film
Pocket Novel
Film
Thudarum
Anbu (Photo Appearance)
2025
Film
Dharmadurai
Dr. Dharmadurai
2016
Filmography
2026FilmJailer 22026TVMuthu Engira Kaattaanas 'Kaattan' Muthu2026FilmGandhi Talks2025FilmKissas Narrator2025FilmThalaivan Thalaiviias Agashaveeran2025FilmAceas Bold Kannan2025FilmThudarumas Anbu (Photo Appearance)2024FilmViduthalai: Part IIas Perumal "Vaathiyaar"2024FilmNayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Taleas Self2024FilmMaharajaas Maharaja2024FilmTurboas (Voice)2024TVThe Great Indian Kapil Showas Self2024FilmYaavarum Vallavareas Special Appearance2024FilmMerry Christmasas Albert Arogyasami2023FilmJawanas Kalee Gaikwad2023FilmMaaveeranas Maaveeran's Narrator2023FilmAzhagiya Kanneas Self2023FilmMumbaikar2023FilmYaadhum Oore Yaavarum Keliras Punithan/ Kirubanadhi2023FilmViduthalai: Part Ias Perumal "Vaathiyaar"2023TVFarzias Michael Vedanayagam2023FilmMichaelas Michael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)2022FilmDSPas M. Vascodagama2022FilmParoleas Self - Narrator (voice)2022Film19(1)(a)as Gauri Shankar2022FilmMaamanithanas Radhakrishnan2022FilmVikramas Sandhanam2022FilmKaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhalas Ranjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy Oohindhiran2022FilmKadaisi Vivasayias Ramaiah2021FilmKadaseela Biriyanias Lorry Driver2021FilmMughizhas Vijay2021FilmAnnabelle Sethupathias Sethupathi2021FilmTughlaq Durbaras Singaravelan2021FilmLaabamas Pakkiri2021TVMasterChef Tamilas Self - Host2021TVNavarasaas Dheena2021FilmUppenaas Rayanam2021FilmKutty Storyas Married man2021FilmMasteras Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)2020FilmAndava Kaanomas Anda (voice)2020FilmDhiraas Dhira (Voice)2020FilmKa/Pae. Ranasingamas Ranasingam2020FilmOh My Kadavuleas God (Extended Cameo Appearance)2019FilmSangathamizhanas Sangathamizhan (Murugan)2019FilmActionas Guest Appearance2019FilmSye Raa Narasimha Reddyas Rajapaandi2019FilmMarconi Mathaias Self2019FilmSindhubaadhas Thiru2019FilmSuper Deluxeas Shilpa2019TVNamma Ooru Heroas Self - Presenter2019FilmPettaas Jithu2018FilmSeethakathias 'Ayya' Aadhimoolam2018Film96as Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy2018FilmChekka Chivantha Vaanamas Rasool Ebrahim2018FilmImaikkaa Nodigalas Vikramadithyan2018FilmJungaas Junga2018FilmTraffic Ramasamyas Special Appearance2018FilmOru Nalla Naal Paathu Solrenas Yaman2017FilmThiruttu Payale 2as Narrator2017FilmIppadai Vellumas Narrator2017FilmKaruppanas Karuppan2017FilmKatha Nayaganas Dr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)2017FilmPuriyaatha Puthiras Kathir2017FilmVikram Vedhaas Vedha2017TVBigg Bossas Host2017FilmKavanas Tilak2017FilmKattappava Kaanomas Narrator2016FilmRekkaas Shiva2016FilmAandavan Kattalaias Gandhi Arumugan2016FilmVaaimaias Narrator2016FilmDharmaduraias Dr. Dharmadurai2016FilmIraivias Michael2016FilmKadhalum Kadanthu Pogumas Kathir2016FilmSethupathias Inspector Ka. Sethupathi2015FilmNaanum Rowdydhaanas 'Pondy' Pandi2015FilmOrange Mittaias Kailasam2015FilmPurampokku Engira Podhuvudamaias Yemalingam2015FilmBench Talkiesas Mahesh2014FilmVanmamas Radha2014FilmThirudan Policeas Guest Appearance2014FilmKathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkamas Guest Appearance2014FilmJigarthandaas Himself2014FilmPannaiyarum Padminiyumas Murugesan2014FilmRummyas Joseph2013FilmIdharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumaraas Kumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)2013FilmSoodhu Kavvumas Das2012FilmNaduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanomas Prem Kumar2012FilmPizzaas Micheal Karthikeyan2012FilmSundarapandianas Jegan2011FilmVarnamas Nandha2010FilmThenmerku Paruvakatruas Murugan2010FilmNaan Mahaan Allaas Ganesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)2010FilmThe Angelas The Angel2009FilmVennila Kabadi Kuzhuas Kabaddi Player (uncredited)2007FilmAthiyayam2006FilmPudhupettaias Anbu's Henchman1996FilmGokulathil Seethaias an audience member (uncredited)—FilmTrainas Chandrababu—FilmRolexas Sandhanam—FilmIdam Porul Yaevalas Pandi—FilmPisasu 2as Dr. John—Film96 Part 2as Ram—FilmRamayana: Part Twoas Kumbhakarna—FilmSlumdog 33 Temple Road—FilmMaharaja 2as Maharaja—FilmUntitled VJS - Pandiraj Film—FilmUntitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie—FilmUntitled Vijay Sethupathi - Magizhthirumeni Project—FilmArasan—FilmUntitled Vijay Sethupathi - Balaji Tharanitharan Film—FilmPocket Novel—FilmKai Neelam—FilmKadhal Kadhai Sollavaas Self