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Vijay Sethupathi Wiki, Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Images
Vijay Sethupathi is an Indian Actor who made his lead debut in the movie Thenmerku Paruvakaatru. He predominantly works in Tamil Cinema Industry. Vijay Sethupathi is one of the top actors in Kollywood and was earlier an unnoticed supporting actor. His passion for acting brought him into the limelight. His natural acting skills and his simple style gained him a huge fan base. His upcoming films Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadha, Maamanithan, and Vikaram are among the most eagerly anticipated films of 2022.
He joined Koothu Pattarai in Chennai as an accountant and as an actor where he learned acting. He began his career as a supporting actor and his roles were not credited in the initial stages of his life. His first appearance was in the movie M.Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi which was an uncredited role. He was part of a gang member in Selvaraghavan’s Pudhupettai. Vijay Sethupathi made his entry as a lead actor in the movie “Thenmerkku Paruvakatru” in the year 2011.
Vijay Sethupathi’s turning point was in the year 2012 when his movies Sundarapandian, Pizza, and Naduvula Konjam Pakatha Konom got released. All three movies were successful. For the movie Sundarapandian, he won the Tamil Nadu state Best Villian award. He won several awards for the movie Pizza and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Konom as well. Vijay Sethupathi thus began his career and now he is one of the top actors in Kollywood.
Biography
Name | Vijay Sethupathi |
Real Name | Vijay Sethupathi |
Nickname | Vijay |
Profession | Actor |
Date of Birth | 16 January 1978 |
Age | 44 (as of 2019) |
Zodiac sign | Yet to be updated |
Family | Father: Kalimuthu Mother: Saraswathi |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
Wife | Jessy Sethupathi |
Children | Son: Surya Sethupathi Daughter: Shreeja Sethupathi |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam, Chennai |
College | Dhanraj Baid Jain College Chennai |
Hobbies | Singing and Writing |
Birth Place | Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
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Movies
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As Actor
Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
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1996 | Love Birds | UnÂknown | Uncredited role |
1996 | Gokulathil Seethai | UnÂknown | Uncredited role |
2004 | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi | UnÂknown | Uncredited role |
2006 | Pudhupettai | UnÂknown | Uncredited role |
2007 | Lee | UnÂknown | Uncredited role |
2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | UnÂknown | Uncredited role |
2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Ganesh | Uncredited role |
2010 | Bale Pandiya | UnÂknown | Uncredited role |
2010 | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | Murugan | Debut as lead |
2011 | Varnam | Nandha | |
2012 | Sundarapandian | Jegan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain |
2012 | Pizza | Michael Karthikeyan | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
2012 | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | C. Prem Kumar (Prem) | |
2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Das | |
2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Kumara Vel (Sumaar Moonji Kumar)[a] | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
2014 | Rummy | Joseph | |
2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Murugesan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
2014 | Jigarthanda | Young Sethu / Himself[b] | Cameo appearance |
2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself | Cameo appearance |
2014 | Thirudan Police | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Ennodu Vaa" |
2014 | Vanmam | Radha | |
2015 | Bench Talkies | Mahesh | Anthology film segment; "Neer" |
2015 | Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai | Yama Lingam | |
2015 | Orange Mittai | Kailasam | |
2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Pandian ('Pondy' Pandi)[a] | |
2016 | Sethupathi | Ka. Sethupathi | |
2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Kathiravan | |
2016 | Iraivi | Michael | |
2016 | Dharma Durai | Dharma Durai | |
2016 | Aandavan Kattalai | Gandhi | |
2016 | Rekka | Siva | |
2017 | Kavan | Thilak | |
2017 | Vikram Vedha | Vedha | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
2017 | Puriyatha Puthir | Kathir | |
2017 | Katha Nayagan | Phoenix Raj | Cameo appearance |
2017 | Karuppan | Karuppan | |
2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | Yaman | |
2018 | Traffic Ramasamy | Himself | Cameo appearance |
2018 | Junga | Junga, Ranga, Linga[c] | |
2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Vikram Adityan | Extended cameo appearance |
2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Rasool Ebrahim | |
2018 | '96 | Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
2018 | Seethakaathi | Ayya Aathimoolam | |
2019 | Petta | Jithu | |
2019 | Super Deluxe | Shilpa (Manickam)[a] | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
2019 | Sindhubaadh | Thiru | |
2019 | Akhaada | Adhi[d] | Kannada film |
2019 | Maarconi Mathaai | Himself[e] | Malayalam film; Extended cameo appearance |
2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Raaja Pandi | Telugu film; Extended cameo appearance |
2019 | Sangathamizhan | Sanga Thamizhan (Murugan)[a] | |
2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Kadavul | Cameo appearance |
2020 | Ka Pae Ranasingam | Ranasingam | |
2021 | Master | Bhavani | |
2021 | Kutty Story | Ninja Manick | Anthology film segment; "Aadal Padal" |
2021 | Uppena | Rayanam | Telugu film |
2021 | Laabam | Pakkiri Samy | |
2021 | Tughlaq Durbar | Singara Velan / Singam[f] | |
2021 | Annabelle Sethupathi | Veera Sethupathi, Government officer[g] | |
2021 | Mughizh | Vijay | |
2021 | Kadaseela Biriyani | Lorry driver | Cameo appearance |
2021 | Obama Ungalukaaga | Himself | Cameo appearance |
2022 | Kadaisi Vivasayi | Ramaiah | |
2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Ranjankudi Anbarasu Murugesa Boopathy Ohoondhiran (Rambo) | Post-production |
2022 | Maamanithan | Post-production | |
2022 | Vikram | Vanjaram | Post-production |
TBA | Merry Christmas | Hindi film; Filming | |
TBA | 19(1)(a) | TBA | Malayalam film; Filming |
TBA | Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir | TBA | |
TBA | Viduthalai | TBA | Filming |
TBA | Gandhi Talks | Gandhi | Silent film; Filming |
TBA | Mumbaikar | TBA | Hindi film; Filming |
Other Crew Positions
Year | Film | Position | Notes |
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2011 | Marudhavelu | Dubbing artist | Dubbed for Kailash |
2014 | Andava Kaanom | Dubbing artist | Voice for Anda; unreleased |
2015 | Orange Mittai | Producer, dialogue writer, playback singer and lyricist | Sang the songs "Orae Oru Oorla" and "Straight Ah Poyee"Also wrote the lyrics for "Straight Ah Poyee" |
2016 | Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Playback singer | Co-sang the song "Majja Malcha" with Jagadesh and Praba |
2016 | Vaaimai | Narrator | |
2016 | Atti | Playback singer | Sang the song "Atti Atti" |
2017 | Kattappava Kanom | Narrator | |
2017 | Ippadai Vellum | Narrator | |
2017 | Thiruttu Payale 2 | Narrator | |
2018 | Junga | Producer | |
2018 | Merku Thodarchi Malai | Producer | |
2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | Playback singer | Co-sang the song "Yei Kadavule" |
2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Tony Stark/Ironman (voice) | Tamil dubbed version |
2019 | Dear Comrade | Playback singer | Sang "Comrade Anthem" for Tamil version |
2019 | Devarattam | Playback singer | Sang "Madurai Palapalakkuthu" |
2019 | Chennai Palani Mars | Producer, dialogue writer | |
2019 | Action | Narrator | |
2020 | Dhira | Dubbing artist | Voice for Tenali Ramakrishna |
2021 | Kadaseela Biriyani | Narrator |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Network | Notes |
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2006 | Penn | Bharani | Tamil | Sun TV | Lead Role: 195 Episodes |
2019 | Namma Ooru Hero | Host | Tamil | Sun TV | |
2021 | Navarasa | Dheena | Tamil | Netflix | Anthology Series; Segment: Edhiri |
2021 | MasterChef India – Tamil Season 1 | Host | Tamil | Sun TV | |
TBA | Untitled Raj & DK Web Series | TBA | Hindi | Amazon Prime Video | Post-Production |
Music Videos
Year | Title | Role(s) | Performer(s) | Notes |
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2013 | "Machan Machan" | Himself | Srikanth Deva | Promotional song for the film Machan |
2015 | "Tea Podu" | Himself | Gopi Sundar | Promotional song for the film Anjala |
2016 | "Spirit of Chennai" | Himself | C. Girinandh | |
2017 | "Ain't No Sunshine" | Himself | Ganesh Raghavendra | Promotional song for the film Merlin |
2017 | "Maatrangal Ondre Dhaan" | Himself | Nivas K. Prasanna | Promotional song for the film Kootathil Oruthan |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2012 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Villain | Sundarapandian | Won |
2012 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
2012 | Edison Awards (India) | Best Male Rising Star | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
2012 | 7th Vijay Awards | Best Actor (Special Jury Award) | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
2012 | 7th Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Nominated |
2012 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Pizza | Won |
2012 | Big FM Tamil Entertainment Awards | BIG FM Most Entertaining Actor of the Year | Pizza | Won |
2012 | 60th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Pizza | Nominated |
2012 | Chennai Times Film Awards 2012 | Best Actor | Pizza & Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Nominated |
2013 | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Acting Performance | Soodhu KavvumIdharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Won |
2013 | 8th Vijay Awards | Best Actor (Special Jury Award) | Soodhu Kavvum | Won |
2013 | 8th Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Soodhu Kavvum | Nominated |
2014 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Nominated |
2015 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Orange Mittai | Nominated |
2016 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Dharma Durai | Won |
2016 | Asiavision Awards | Best Actor | Dharma Durai | Won |
2017 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Villain - Male | Vikram Vedha | Won |
2017 | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | Best Actor | Vikram Vedha | Won |
2017 | Vijay Award for Best Actor | Best Actor | Vikram Vedha | Won |
2019 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Won |
2019 | 67th National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Super Deluxe | Won |
2019 | 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor | '96 | Nominated |
2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | '96 | Won |
2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ka Pae Ranasingam | Nominated |
2020 | Zee Cinema Awards - Tamil | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
2020 | Zee Cinema Awards - Tamil | Favourite Hero | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
2020 | JFW Awards | JFW Award - Special Mention | Super Deluxe | Won |
2020 | Critics Choice Film Awards - Tamil | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Won |
2020 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
2020 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
2020 | Norway Tamil Movie Awards | Best Actor | Super Deluxe | Nominated |
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