Vijay Sethupathi

Acting

Vijay Sethupathi

Born January 16, 1978Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India115 credits

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

Jailer 2

Jailer 2

Movie

2026

Muthu Alias Kaattaan

Movie

2026

Muthu Alias Kaattaan
6.5

Muthu Alias Kaattaan

TV

2026

Kadhal Kadhai Sollava

Kadhal Kadhai Sollava

Movie

2026

Gandhi Talks
6.5

Gandhi Talks

Movie

2026

Kiss
8.0

Kiss

Movie

2025

Filmography

Jailer 2
2026Jailer 2Movie
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2026Muthu Alias Kaattaanas MuthuMovie
Muthu Alias Kaattaan
2026Muthu Alias Kaattaanas 'Kaattan' MuthuTV
Kadhal Kadhai Sollava
2026Kadhal Kadhai Sollavaas SelfMovie
Gandhi Talks
2026Gandhi Talksas MahadevMovie
Kiss
2025Kissas NarratorMovie
Thalaivan Thalaivii
2025Thalaivan Thalaiviias AgashaveeranMovie
Ace
2025Aceas Bold KannanMovie
Thudarum
2025Thudarumas Anbu (Photo Appearance)Movie
Viduthalai: Part II
2024Viduthalai: Part IIas Perumal "Vaathiyaar"Movie
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Taleas SelfMovie
Maharaja
2024Maharajaas MaharajaMovie
Turbo
2024Turboas (Voice)Movie
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024The Great Indian Kapil Showas SelfTV
Yaavarum Vallavare
2024Yaavarum Vallavareas Special AppearanceMovie
Merry Christmas
2024Merry Christmasas Albert ArogyasamiMovie
Jawan
2023Jawanas Kalee GaikwadMovie
Maaveeran
2023Maaveeranas Maaveeran's NarratorMovie
Azhagiya Kanne
2023Azhagiya Kanneas SelfMovie
Mumbaikar
2023MumbaikarMovie
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
2023Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Keliras Punithan/ KirubanadhiMovie
Viduthalai: Part I
2023Viduthalai: Part Ias Perumal "Vaathiyaar"Movie
Farzi
2023Farzias Michael VedanayagamTV
Michael
2023Michaelas Michael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)Movie
DSP
2022DSPas M. VascodagamaMovie
Parole
2022Paroleas Self - Narrator (voice)Movie
19(1)(a)
202219(1)(a)as Gauri ShankarMovie
Maamanithan
2022Maamanithanas RadhakrishnanMovie
Vikram
2022Vikramas SandhanamMovie
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
2022Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhalas Ranjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy OohindhiranMovie
Kadaisi Vivasayi
2022Kadaisi Vivasayias RamaiahMovie
Kadaseela Biriyani
2021Kadaseela Biriyanias Lorry DriverMovie
Mughizh
2021Mughizhas VijayMovie
Annabelle Sethupathi
2021Annabelle Sethupathias SethupathiMovie
Tughlaq Durbar
2021Tughlaq Durbaras SingaravelanMovie
Laabam
2021Laabamas PakkiriMovie
MasterChef Tamil
2021MasterChef Tamilas Self - HostTV
Navarasa
2021Navarasaas DheenaTV
Uppena
2021Uppenaas RayanamMovie
Kutty Story
2021Kutty Storyas Married manMovie
Master
2021Masteras Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)Movie
Andava Kaanom
2020Andava Kaanomas Anda (voice)Movie
Dhira
2020Dhiraas Dhira (Voice)Movie
Ka/Pae. Ranasingam
2020Ka/Pae. Ranasingamas RanasingamMovie
Oh My Kadavule
2020Oh My Kadavuleas God (Extended Cameo Appearance)Movie
Sangathamizhan
2019Sangathamizhanas Sangathamizhan (Murugan)Movie
Action
2019Actionas Guest AppearanceMovie
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019Sye Raa Narasimha Reddyas RajapaandiMovie
Marconi Mathai
2019Marconi Mathaias SelfMovie
Sindhubaadh
2019Sindhubaadhas ThiruMovie
Super Deluxe
2019Super Deluxeas ShilpaMovie
N
2019Namma Ooru Heroas Self - PresenterTV
Petta
2019Pettaas JithuMovie
Seethakathi
2018Seethakathias 'Ayya' AadhimoolamMovie
96
201896as Ramachandran "Ram" KrishnamoorthyMovie
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018Chekka Chivantha Vaanamas Rasool EbrahimMovie
Imaikkaa Nodigal
2018Imaikkaa Nodigalas VikramadithyanMovie
Junga
2018Jungaas JungaMovie
Traffic Ramasamy
2018Traffic Ramasamyas Special AppearanceMovie
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren
2018Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solrenas YamanMovie
Thiruttu Payale 2
2017Thiruttu Payale 2as NarratorMovie
Ippadai Vellum
2017Ippadai Vellumas NarratorMovie
Karuppan
2017Karuppanas KaruppanMovie
Katha Nayagan
2017Katha Nayaganas Dr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)Movie
Puriyaatha Puthir
2017Puriyaatha Puthiras KathirMovie
Vikram Vedha
2017Vikram Vedhaas VedhaMovie
Bigg Boss
2017Bigg Bossas HostTV
Kavan
2017Kavanas TilakMovie
Kattappava Kaanom
2017Kattappava Kaanomas NarratorMovie
Rekka
2016Rekkaas ShivaMovie
Aandavan Kattalai
2016Aandavan Kattalaias Gandhi ArumuganMovie
V
2016Vaaimaias NarratorMovie
Dharmadurai
2016Dharmaduraias Dr. DharmaduraiMovie
Iraivi
2016Iraivias MichaelMovie
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
2016Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogumas KathirMovie
Sethupathi
2016Sethupathias Inspector Ka. SethupathiMovie
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015Naanum Rowdydhaanas 'Pondy' PandiMovie
Orange Mittai
2015Orange Mittaias KailasamMovie
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
2015Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamaias YemalingamMovie
Bench Talkies
2015Bench Talkiesas MaheshMovie
Vanmam
2014Vanmamas RadhaMovie
Thirudan Police
2014Thirudan Policeas Guest AppearanceMovie
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkamas Guest AppearanceMovie
Jigarthanda
2014Jigarthandaas HimselfMovie
Pannaiyarum Padminiyum
2014Pannaiyarum Padminiyumas MurugesanMovie
Rummy
2014Rummyas JosephMovie
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
2013Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumaraas Kumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)Movie
Soodhu Kavvum
2013Soodhu Kavvumas DasMovie
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
2012Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanomas Prem KumarMovie
Pizza
2012Pizzaas Micheal KarthikeyanMovie
Sundarapandian
2012Sundarapandianas JeganMovie
V
2011Varnamas NandhaMovie
Thenmerku Paruvakatru
2010Thenmerku Paruvakatruas MuruganMovie
Naan Mahaan Alla
2010Naan Mahaan Allaas Ganesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)Movie
The Angel
2010The Angelas The AngelMovie
Wind
2010Windas Police ConstableMovie
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
2009Vennila Kabadi Kuzhuas Kabaddi Player (uncredited)Movie
Athiyayam
2007AthiyayamMovie
Pudhupettai
2006Pudhupettaias Anbu's HenchmanMovie
Gokulathil Seethai
1996Gokulathil Seethaias an audience member (uncredited)Movie
Train
—Trainas ChandrababuMovie
Rolex
—Rolexas SandhanamMovie
Idam Porul Yaeval
—Idam Porul Yaevalas PandiMovie
Pisasu 2
—Pisasu 2as Dr. JohnMovie
9
—96 Part 2as RamMovie
Ramayana: Part Two
—Ramayana: Part Twoas KumbhakarnaMovie
Slumdog 33 Temple Road
—Slumdog 33 Temple RoadMovie
M
—Maharaja 2as MaharajaMovie
U
—Untitled VJS - Pandiraj FilmMovie
U
—Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi MovieMovie
U
—Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Magizhthirumeni ProjectMovie
Arasan
—ArasanMovie
U
—Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Balaji Tharanitharan FilmMovie
Pocket Novel
—Pocket NovelMovie
K
—Kai NeelamMovie