Vijay Sethupathi is an Indian actor who works mainly in Tamil films. He has also worked in a few Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films. He began his career in 1996 by playing small uncredited and supporting roles in films, before his first lead role in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010), under Seenu Ramasamy's direction. 2012 marked a turning point in Sethupathi's career; all his three releases were critical and commercial successes, resulting in a rise in his popularity.
Sethupathi was first seen in a negative role in Sundarapandian which featured M. Sasikumar in the lead role, and then played the lead roles in the directorial debuts of Karthik Subbaraj and Balaji Tharaneetharan, the thriller film Pizza (2012) and the comedy entertainer Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012), respectively.
Film
All films are in Tamil language unless otherwise noted. + Year Film Role(s) Notes 1996Love Birds Uncredited Gokulathil Seethai 2004M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi Boxing student 2006Pudhupettai Anbu's henchman 2007Lee Leelatharan's friend 2009Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu Kabaddi player 2010Naan Mahaan Alla Ganesh Bale Pandiya Pandiyan's brother Thenmerku Paruvakaatru Murugan Debut film as HERO 2011Varnam Nandha 2012Sundarapandian Jegan —Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain Pizza Michael Karthikeyan —Filmfare Award for Best Actor – TamilNaduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom C. Prem Kumar 2013Soodhu Kavvum DasIdharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Kumar —Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize 2014Rummy JosephPannaiyarum Padminiyum Murugesan —Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special PrizeJigarthanda Young Sethu Cameo appearanceKathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam HimselfThirudan Police Vinayagam Special appearance in the song "Ennodu Vaa"Vanmam Radha 2015Bench Talkies Mahesh Anthology film; segment: "Neer"; credited as Vijay K. SethupathiIdam Porul Yaeval Paandi UnreleasedPurampokku Engira Podhuvudamai Yama LingamOrange Mittai KailasamNaanum Rowdy Dhaan Pandian 2016Sethupathi Ka. SethupathiKadhalum Kadandhu Pogum KathiravanIraivi MichaelDharma Durai Dharma DuraiAandavan Kattalai GandhiRekka Siva 2017Kavan ThilakVikram Vedha Vedha —Filmfare Award for Best Actor – TamilPuriyatha Puthir KathirKatha Nayagan Phoenix Raj Cameo appearance Karuppan Karuppan 2018Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren YamanTraffic Ramasamy Himself Cameo appearance Junga Junga, Ranga, Linga Imaikkaa Nodigal Vikram AdityanCameo appearance Chekka Chivantha VaanamRasool Ebrahim'96 Ramachandran Krishnamoorthy —Filmfare Award for Best Actor – TamilSeethakaathi Ayya Aathimoolam 25th film 2019Petta JithuSuper Deluxe Shilpa (Manickam) —National Film Award for Best Supporting ActorSindhubaadh ThiruAkhaada AdhiKannada filmMaarconi Mathaai HimselfMalayalam filmSye Raa Narasimha Reddy Raaja PandiTelugu filmSangathamizhan Sanga Thamizhan (Murugan) 2020Oh My Kadavule Kadavul Special appearanceKa Pae RanasingamRanasingam 2021Master BhavaniKutty Story Ninja ManickAnthology film; segment: "Aadal Padal"Uppena Kotagiri Sesha RayanamTelugu filmLaabam Pakkiri Samy Tughlaq DurbarSingara Velan (Singam)Annabelle Sethupathi Veera Sethupathi, Soora SethupathiMughizh VijayKadaseela Biriyani Lorry driver Cameo appearance Obama Ungalukkaaga Himself 2022Kadaisi Vivasayi RamaiahKaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal Rambo (Ranjankudi Anbarasu Murugesa Boopathy Ohondhiran) Vikram SandhanamMaamanithan Radha Krishnan 19(1)(a)Gauri Shankar Malayalam filmDSP DSP Vascodagama 2023Michael Michael's godfather Telugu filmViduthalai Part 1 Perumal (Vaathiyaar)Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir Kirubanadhi (Punithan) MumbaikarMunnuHindi filmAzhagiya Kanne Himself Cameo appearance Jawan Kaalie Gaikwad Hindi film; reshot his dialogues for the Tamil version 2024Merry Christmas Albert Arogyasami Simultaneously shot in HindiMaharaja Maharaja 50th film Viduthalai Part 2 Perumal (Vaathiyaar)2025 Thudarum Anbu Photo presence only Ace Ace ("Bolt" Kannan)Thalaivan Thalaivii Aagasaveeran2026Gandhi TalksMahadevSilent film; premiered at the IFFI BaththaBathvachalam Cameo appearance scope="row" Post-production Post - production Filming Filming Filming
Other crew positions + List of Vijay Sethupathi film credits in other crew positions Year Film Position Notes 2008 Panchamirtham Dubbing artist Dubbed for the traffic inspector's son 2011 Aaranya Kaandam Dubbed for the man who gives Singaperumal 50 lakh rupees and a police officer Marudhavelu Dubbed for Kailash 2014 Andava Kaanom Voice for Anda; unreleased 2015 Orange Mittai Producer, dialogue writer, and lyricist Wrote the lyrics for "Straight Ah Poyee" 2016 Vaaimai Narrator 2017 Kattappava Kanom NarratorLIETamil Dubbed Version Ippadai Vellum Thiruttu Payale 2 2018 Kaathiruppor Pattiyal Junga Producer Merku Thodarchi Malai 2019 Avengers: Endgame Tony Stark / Iron Man (voice) Tamil dubbed version Chennai Palani MarsProducer, dialogue writerAction Narrator 2020Dhira Dubbing artist Voice for Tenali Rama in Tamil dubbed version2021 Laabam Co-producer Kadaseela Biriyani Narrator 2022 Parole 2023 Kulasami Dialogue writerMaaveeran Maaveeran Voiceover2024 TurboVetrivel's business partner2025 Bun Butter Jam Lyricist Wrote the song "Etho Pesathane" Kiss Narrator 2026 Thaai Kizhavi Lyricist Wrote the song "Manadhiley"
Television + Title Role(s) Language(s) Network Notes 2006 Penn Bharani Tamil Sun TV 195 episodes2019 Namma Ooru Hero Host 2021 Navarasa Dheena Netflix Segment: Edhiri MasterChef India – Tamil Season 1 Host Sun TV2023Ninaithale InikkumHimselfZee TamilVoice-over appearance FarziMichael Vedhanayagam IPSHindiAmazon Prime Video 8 episodes2024–presentBigg Boss TamilHostTamilStar Vijay Host from Season 8 onwards2024Nayanthara: Beyond the FairytaleHimselfEnglishTamilMalayalamDocumentary film 2025 The Family ManMichael Vedhanayagam IPSHindiAmazon Prime Video Cameo appearance2026 Muthu Engira KaattaanKaattaan / MuthuTamilJio HotstarAlso Producer
Short films + Title AthiyayamThuru
Music videos + Year Title Role(s) Composer(s) Notes "Flavors Theme" Fisherman MJB song for the album Flavors 2013 "Machan Machan" Himself Promotional song for the film Machan 2015 "Tea Podu" Promotional song for the film Anjala 2016 "Spirit of Chennai" C. Girinandh Tribute to 2015 flood response volunteers 2017 "Ain't No Sunshine" Promotional song for the film Merlin "Maatrangal Ondre Dhaan" Promotional song for the film Kootathil Oruthan
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