Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi

Birth : 1978-01-16, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

History

Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu known professionally as Vijay Sethupathi, 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 one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation.

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Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay Sethupathi

Movies

Viduthalai: Part II
Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
Troubles worsen for Kumaresan after the capture of Perumal Vaathiyar, and soon he is confronted with having to make a choice between performing his duties as a police constable, or joining with Vaathiyaar to take a stand for what is right.
Jawan
Kaali Gaikwad
An emotional journey of a prison warden, driven by a personal vendetta while keeping up to a promise made years ago, recruits inmates to commit outrageous crimes that shed light on corruption and injustice, in an attempt to get even with his past, and that leads him to an unexpected reunion.
Mumbaikar
Set in the bustling streets of Mumbai, four lives get unknowingly intertwined after a kidnapping goes wrong as the child abducted happens to be the son of Mumbai’s don.
Michael
Michael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)
Set in the early 1990s, Michael, a simple yet daring boy from the south moves to Bombay with a strong motive that's personal to him, grow under the wings of Gurunath, a dreaded gangster. Michael is assigned with a task of killing the man involved in the attempted assassination of Gurunath. Things take a turn as he falls in love with the target's daughter, Theera, in Delhi.
DSP
M. Vascodagama
A flower seller's son ends up in a tussle with a ruthless rowdy in Dindigul, forcing him to become a policeman and fight the odds.
Parole
Self - Narrator (voice)
A mother's demise brings two egoistic and arrogant brothers together, transforming their lives for the better.
19(1)(a)
Gauri Shankar
The mundane life of a woman running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her.
Maamanithan
Radhakrishnan
A humble auto driver is forced to go on the run, leaving his wife and two kids behind, after being cheated by a fraudster. Will he be able to save his family.
Vikram
Sandhanam
Amar is assigned to investigate a case of serial killings. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not what it seems to be and following down this path will lead to nothing but war between everyone involved.
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
Ranjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy Oohindhiran
Rambo who lives a double life as a cab driver and bouncer falls in love with two women with contrasting personalities. What happens when he is forced to make a choice?
Kadaisi Vivasayi
Ramaiah
Maayandi, the only farmer in a village that has abandoned farming, is charged with a petty case that leads to his imprisonment.
Kadaseela Biriyani
Lorry Driver
A studious teen who wants a simple life is conned by his violent older brothers into joining their grandiose plan to avenge their murdered father.
Mughizh
Producer
A girl who is scared of dogs gets a puppy, which helps her overcome her fear, and teaches her about life and loss.
Mughizh
Vijay
A girl who is scared of dogs gets a puppy, which helps her overcome her fear, and teaches her about life and loss.
Annabelle Sethupathi
Sethupathi
A scary journey begins when a small-time thief, Rudra, enters a haunted castle and gets pulled into the mystery of its mistress — Annabelle Sethupathi.
Tughlaq Durbar
Singaravelan
A budding politician has devious plans to rise in the ranks — until an unexpected new presence begins to interfere with his every crooked move.
Laabam
Producer
The president of a farmers' association wants to set up a community farming initiative and takes on a big shot, who wants to destroy his plans so that he can start a bio-diesel project on the land.
Laabam
Pakkiri
The president of a farmers' association wants to set up a community farming initiative and takes on a big shot, who wants to destroy his plans so that he can start a bio-diesel project on the land.
Blue Bird
Presenter
Sidda is the only child of Maasti, a lazy farmer and Ganapi, a progressive woman who dreams of living in the town. Due to some unavoidable circumstances, the family is forced to move to the city. The film documents Sidda's journey as he explores the dense forest and sustainable living versus the chaotic hustle of the city that makes him feel alienated. Inspired by the folk tales his grandfather narrates, the 10 year old learns to explore all options before he makes the most important decision of returning to his roots.
Kutty Story
Married man
An anthology of four stories that revolve around man-woman relationships.
Uppena
Rayanam
Aasi has been in love with Bebamma since their childhood. But it is more than her father Rayanam that threatens to form a chasm between the lovers.
Master
Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)
An alcoholic professor is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster, who uses the children of the school for criminal activities.
Dhira
Dhira (Voice)
When South India was under foreign treachery in the 14th century, Vidhyaranya Swami along with his disciples Hari Hara and Bukka Raya saved the country. They established a new kingdom called Vijayanagara, hid the war loot in Kishkindha mountain and protected it by dividing the secret in two. Swamy then extracts a vow from forest tribe leader and Vijayanagara Minister to guard this secret.
Ka/Pae. Ranasingam
Ranasingam
Ariyanchi is married to Ranasigam, who works in Dubai, and the couple has a little daughter. On the day of their daughter's ear piercing ceremony, a shocking news reaches the family.
Oh My Kadavule
God (Extended Cameo Appearance)
Arjun is conveniently married to his best friend Anu and their marriage turns out to be a nightmare since he is not really in love with her. When things get tough Arjun gets a second chance in life that could change his path and perspective altogether.
Action
About an agent, sent by the Indian army to observe a terrorist, finds his mission complicated when he discovers undercover agents in his own country.
Action
Guest Appearance
An Indian army officer goes after the mastermind behind a terror attack that also resulted in personal loss to him.
Sangathamizhan
Sangathamizhan (Murugan)
A village is protesting against the setting up a copper plant, but when their leader dies, the corporate company behind the plant sends in a look-alike to facilitate their plan.
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Rajapaandi
Gwalior Fort, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. In a moment of despair, Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, encourages her men by telling them the heroic story of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, a brave Telugu chieftain who took up arms in 1846 to protest against the numerous arbitrariness and crimes perpetrated by the leaders and military forces of the East India Company.
Chennai Palani Mars
Co-Writer
An aspiring scientist and a musician, both peculiar by nature, set out on an ambitious trip to Mars.
Chennai Palani Mars
Producer
An aspiring scientist and a musician, both peculiar by nature, set out on an ambitious trip to Mars.
Marconi Mathai
Self
Maarconi Mathaai, though a lone wolf, is everyone's favorite. He loves and cares for everything but never got around starting his own family. When Anna joins the bank as cook-cum-cleaner, Mathai's friends urge him to woo Anna into his life.
Sindhubaadh
Thiru
A small-time thief and his protégé go to Thailand to rescue his wife, who is being held captive by a gang involved in skin trade.
Devarattam
Playback Singer
A lawyer ends up killing the son of a gangster and the latter swears revenge.
Super Deluxe
Shilpa
An unfaithful newly-wed wife, an estranged father, a priest and an angry son suddenly find themselves in the most unexpected predicaments, each poised to experience their destiny, all on one fateful day.
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum
Playback Singer
The relationship between a grumpy guy and a practical girl becomes complicated when the latter gets tired of the former’s impatient behaviour.
Petta
Jithu
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.
Seethakathi
'Ayya' Aadhimoolam
A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?
96
Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
Ram is a photographer and nature lover who travels all around India capturing moments. On a chance visit to his hometown Tanjavur, he goes into his school and begins to walk down memory lane to 1994 when he was a student harboring feelings for his classmate Janu.
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Rasool Ebrahim
A bloody power struggle erupts between three brothers who are vying to take over the family business following the death of their father.
Imaikkaa Nodigal
Vikramadithyan (Cameo Appearance)
A CBI officer goes in search of a ruthless serial killer. Things get worse when the murderer targets the former and her family
Merku Thodarchi Malai
Producer
Living on the borders of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Rangasamy, a laborer just like his fellow sons of soils toils, hard-working at the spice plantations owned by landlords. He lives a happy life and wishes to own a piece of land and earn a living through farming. After years of struggle, his dream finally comes true when Chaako, a local politician helps him buy the land, however, he soon faces tougher challenges as he has to deal with corrupt and wealthy politicians.
Junga
Producer
A simpleton has to turn into a quirky, albeit miserly, don to save his legacy and his ancestral property, a movie hall.
Junga
Junga
A simpleton has to turn into a quirky, albeit miserly, don to save his legacy and his ancestral property, a movie hall.
Traffic Ramasamy
Special Appearance
Social activist Traffic Ramasamy takes on the corrupt and powerful in his quest for justice. Can he succeed to bring them down, especially when they are keen to finish him off for good?
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren
Yaman
A tribal leader comes to the city to kidnap the girl whom he has sworn to marry. But a bumbling college boy, whom the girl has a soft corner for, stands in his way.
Thiruttu Payale 2
Narrator
The life of a surveillance specialist turns topsy-turvy when a womanizer starts blackmailing his wife. The former tries to nab him using his power and expertise in technology
Ippadai Vellum
Narrator
Two men are wrongly arrested as being the accomplices of a most-wanted terrorist. How do they prove their innocence?
Karuppan
Karuppan
A man wins the hand of a girl after winning in jallikattu, but her relative, who had hopes of marrying her, tries to cause a permanent rift between the couple.
Katha Nayagan
Dr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)
A coward has to prove that he can be brave to marry the girl he is in love with.
Puriyaatha Puthir
Kathir
Kathir, a music director, starts seeing Meera, who teaches music. He starts receiving compromising videos of Meera, and desperately tries to find out the person wrecking their lives, but will it be too late?
Vikram Vedha
Vedha
A notorious gangster Vedha surrenders himself to encounter specialist Vikram whom he challenges every step of the way by narrating his life events in the form of riddles that needs to be solved in order to capture him.
8 Thottakkal
Thanks
A cop’s pistol gets stolen and even as the search for it gets underway, it ends up in the hands of someone who uses it to rob a bank.
Kavan
Tilak
A budding journalist passionate about ethical, noble, hard-hitting journalism understands the more flourishing ghetto of sensationalism & news fabrication that the Entertainment TV Channel he belongs to, thrives on. When caught in a dilemma of whether to hold for a while or rise in protest, a situation forces him to make a decision that puts him out of work but… there begins his work.
Kattappava Kaanom
Thanks
A fish belonging to a gangster, who considers it his lucky charm, gets stolen and ends up with a guy whose luck has always been rotten.
Kattappava Kaanom
Narrator
A fish belonging to a gangster, who considers it his lucky charm, gets stolen and ends up with a guy whose luck has always been rotten.
Rekka
Shiva
A young man haunted by his actions in the past gets caught in the rivalry between two gangsters.
Aandavan Kattalai
Gandhi
A young man, on the advice of an agent, lies that he is married, to go to London. But his visa application is rejected and now, he has to follow-up with a string of lies to hide one lie.
Vaaimai
Narrator
A judge decides to bring back the jury system to decide if a woman, who is alleged to have helped her son in assassinating a Gandhian leader, should be hanged or walk free.
Dharmadurai
Dr. Dharmadurai
A doctor turns into an alcoholic, and becomes an embarrassment for his brothers. What caused this descent, and can he redeem himself?
Atti
Playback Singer
Bava lives in a lower middle class tenement in Triplicane, Chennai. He runs a water can business along with his friends. He also sings Gana songs in death ceremonies. During one such occasion he crosses swords with a local thug Mookuthi and gets a mobile phone while running for his life on the road. The owner of the mobile phone is the heroine and she wants it back. Bava’s repeated attempts to meet her and hand over the mobile fail due to various reasons and when he finally meets her with the mobile, he is brutally attacked by a group of goons and the mobile goes missing again.A local paid killer Radha is hired by a wealthy builder to kill Bava and snatch the phone from him. Whether Bava manages to escape the bid to kill him? What happen to the mobile phone and what is the reason behind the phone becoming a threat to his life? These questions are answered in the rest of the film.
Iraivi
Michael
Three men try to overcome the problems in their lives not realising the impact their efforts are having on the women in their lives.
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren
Playback Singer
A thief steals the mobile phone of an accident victim not realising that her ghost now resides in the device.
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
Kathir
An unlikely romance brews between a tough-acting thug with a tender heart, and a recently single, IT consultant neighbor, in this lighthearted and wacky twist of a romantic comedy.
Sethupathi
Inspector Ka. Sethupathi
Sethupathi, an inspector, investigates the murder of a cop and finds that Vaathiyar, a big shot, is responsible for the killing. He arrests Vaathiyar, but an unfortunate incident that has a connection to the case he is investigating, puts his career in jeopardy.
Naanum Rowdydhaan
'Pondy' Pandi
Pandian, the son of a cop and a wannabe rowdy, falls in love with Kadambarai, a hearing-impaired girl, who wants him to take on Killivalavan, a gangster-politician who has murdered her parents.
Orange Mittai
Playback Singer
The journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.
Orange Mittai
Lyricist
The journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.
Orange Mittai
Screenplay
The journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.
Orange Mittai
Story
The journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.
Orange Mittai
Dialogue
The journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.
Orange Mittai
Producer
The journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.
Orange Mittai
Kailasam
The journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
Yemalingam
A revolutionary is sentenced to death for his anti-national activities. And so begins a battle of wits between the prison officer and his comrades, who try to rescues him with the help of the reluctant hangman who has been selected to deliver the punishment.
Enakkul Oruvan
Thanks
A man suffering from insomnia is tricked into buying a drug, Lucia, that makes his desires come true in his dreams, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.
Bench Talkies
Mahesh
Bench Talkies is a compilation of six films from six filmmakers. The one recognizable name is, of course, Karthik Subbaraj, while the others are all aspiring directors. The films deal with various subjects and are in different genres and are of varying quality.
Vanmam
Radha
Two friends turn bitter foes after a fall out and their enmity is exploited by a man who has scores to settle.
Thirudan Police
Guest Appearance
Vishwa, an idler, gets the job of his constable father after the latter is killed during a police operation. Will Vishwa, who is glad that his father is dead, go after his dad's murderers?
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
A scriptwriter calls his friends over for a discussion to create a script for his first film. The group consists of a cinematographer, a director-wannabe with 40 years of experience and three young assistant directors.
Pannaiyarum Padminiyum
Murugesan
A car is left in the care of a genial landlord, who along with his wife, driver and villagers, gets very attached to it. Will they be able to handle it when the car is taken from them?
Rummy
Joseph
Sakthi and Joseph, two college students, fall in love with girls from a family, which kills people to save their honour. Obviously, things are not going to end well.
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
Kumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)
An indolent youth finds himself in trouble when his life gets intertwined with that of a straight-laced banker who is tormented with his demands from his boss.
Soodhu Kavvum
Das
Dass specialises in small time kidnapping and has his own set of rules. The primary and most important among them is not to get involved with influential people. Three jobless youngsters meet Dass and the four take up an assignment for a hefty sum that throws away this primary rule and end up being chased by a dreaded policeman.
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
Prem Kumar
A young man forgets a few years of his life, even as he is about to get married.
Pizza
Micheal Karthikeyan
The story is about how around a pizza delivery boy lands in a mysterious circumstance and how it works a dramatic change in his life. A very different thriller which will make you sweat.
Sundarapandian
Jegan
Sundarapandiyan , who has finished college and goofs around in his village with friend Murugesan , decides to pitch in when Arivazhagan seeks his help in wooing Archana . But she rejects Arivazhagan and also another suitor Bhuvaneshwaran. Complications arise when she says she has been in love with Sundarapandiyan for a long time.
Varnam
Nandha
Varnam is a Tamil drama film directed by Raju S. M., starring Giridharan, Monica, Sampath Raj, Aathish, Aswatha and Vijaya Sethupathi in the lead roles. Varnam is the story of seventeen year old Mani learning that privilege and prejudice have a price. Mani's uncle Durai exploits the helpless lower caste farmers. Mani's teacher Kavitha questions Mani's prejudices. His inner turmoil and violent consequences of his casual acts form rest of the story.
Thenmerku Paruvakatru
Murugan
Thenmerku Paruvakatru directed by Seenu Ramasamy, comes like a breath of fresh air, against a backdrop of picturesque nature, in Theni district of Madurai, open to the cool winds of the North-west, the movie takes shape with the story of love, bonding and binding between mother and son. reliving the core cultural values of the Indian system, and rekindling the sentiments and emotions, which have almost been laid to rest, in the name of hi-fi living.
Naan Mahaan Alla
Ganesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)
A playful young man leads a very happy life, but everything changes when his father witnesses a heinous crime.
The Angel
The Angel
A Clash between a Gangster and A Police happens in Chennai.
The Angel
Dialogue
A Clash between a Gangster and A Police happens in Chennai.
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
Kabaddi Player (uncredited)
A man and his friends are kabaddi players, but they are ridiculed by their families.
Athiyayam
Based on the touching short story by Melanmai Ponnusamy. A Family Man gets into addiction of alcohol and finds hard to feed his family
Pudhupettai
Anbu's Henchman
After seeing his mother dead, a young boy runs away and is later recruited by a gangster. After becoming the right hand man of his employer, he makes serious enemies and everyone starts targeting him.
Gokulathil Seethai
an audience member (uncredited)
Rishi, the son of a wealthy man, leads a carefree lifestyle. However, his life begins to change when he meets Nila, a college student, and gradually falls in love with her.
Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2
Yaarukkum Anjael
Presenter
Two sisters, who were living in abroad overcome some unexpected conflicts that arise when they decide to come down to Ooty to sell their ancestral property.
Ashwamedham
Merry Christmas
Corona Kumar
Sumaar Moonji Kumar
Pisasu 2
Dr. John
Gandhi Talks
Viduthalai: Part I
Andava Kaanom
Anda (voice)
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
Idam Porul Yaeval
Pandi
Set in a misty backdrop, struggles and hurdles faced by Pandi & Aasaithambi in their battle to emerge winners in the games of Money, Love & Life.