ACTOR
Vijay Sethupathi
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.
Snapshot 2026-10-15
- Born
- Jan 16, 1978
- Birthplace
- Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
- Known For
- Acting
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.
Advertisement
Filmography
Movies
Gokulathil Seethaian audience member (uncredited)
1996
PudhupettaiAnbu's Henchman
2006
Athiyayam
2007
Vennila Kabadi KuzhuKabaddi Player (uncredited)
2009
Naan Mahaan AllaGanesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)
2010
The AngelThe Angel
2010The AngelDialogue
2010
Thenmerku ParuvakatruMurugan
2010
WindPolice Constable
2010V
VarnamNandha
2011
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha KaanomPrem Kumar
2012
PizzaMicheal Karthikeyan
2012
SundarapandianJegan
2012
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai BalakumaraKumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)
2013
Soodhu KavvumDas
2013
JigarthandaHimself
2014JigarthandaThanks
2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam IyakkamGuest Appearance
2014
Pannaiyarum PadminiyumMurugesan
2014
RummyJoseph
2014
Thirudan PoliceGuest Appearance
2014
VanmamRadha
2014
Bench TalkiesMahesh
2015
Enakkul OruvanThanks
2015
Naanum Rowdydhaan'Pondy' Pandi
2015
Orange MittaiKailasam
2015Orange MittaiProducer
2015Orange MittaiDialogue
2015Orange MittaiStory
2015Orange MittaiScreenplay
2015Orange MittaiLyricist
2015Orange MittaiPlayback Singer
2015
Purampokku Engira PodhuvudamaiYemalingam
2015
Aandavan KattalaiGandhi Arumugan
2016A
AttiPlayback Singer
2016
DharmaduraiDr. Dharmadurai
2016
Hello Naan Pei PesurenPlayback Singer
2016
IraiviMichael
2016
Kadhalum Kadanthu PogumKathir
2016
RekkaShiva
2016
SethupathiInspector Ka. Sethupathi
2016
VaaimaiNarrator
2016
8 ThottakkalThanks
2017
Ippadai VellumNarrator
2017
KaruppanKaruppan
2017
Katha NayaganDr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)
2017
Kattappava KaanomNarrator
2017Kattappava KaanomThanks
2017
KavanTilak
2017
Puriyaatha PuthirKathir
2017
Thiruttu Payale 2Self - Narrator (voice)
2017
Vikram VedhaVedha
2017
96Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
2018
Chekka Chivantha VaanamInspector Rasool Ibrahim
2018
Imaikkaa NodigalVikramadithyan
2018
JungaJunga
2018JungaProducer
2018
Merku Thodarchi MalaiProducer
2018
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu SolrenYaman
2018
Seethakathi'Ayya' Aadhimoolam
2018
Traffic RamasamySpecial Appearance
2018
ActionGuest Appearance
2019
Chennai Palani MarsProducer
2019Chennai Palani MarsCo-Writer
2019
DevarattamPlayback Singer
2019
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya RaniyumPlayback Singer
2019
Marconi MathaiSelf
2019
PettaJithu
2019
SangathamizhanSangathamizhan / Murugan
2019
SindhubaadhThiru
2019
Super DeluxeShilpa
2019
Sye Raa Narasimha ReddyRajapaandi
2019
Andava KaanomAnda (voice)
2020
DhiraDhira (Voice)
2020
Ka/Pae. RanasingamRanasingam
2020
Oh My KadavuleGod
2020
Annabelle SethupathiSethupathi
2021
Blue BirdPresenter
2021
Kadaseela BiriyaniLorry Driver
2021
Kutty StoryMarried man
2021
LaabamPakkiri
2021LaabamProducer
2021
MasterBhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)
2021
MughizhVijay
2021MughizhProducer
2021
Tughlaq DurbarSingaravelan
2021
UppenaRayanam
2021
19(1)(a)Gauri Shankar
2022
DSPM. Vascodagama
2022
Kaathuvaakula Rendu KaadhalRanjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy Oohindhiran
2022
Kadaisi VivasayiRamaiah
2022
MaamanithanRadhakrishnan
2022
ParoleSelf - Narrator (voice)
2022
VikramSandhanam
2022
Azhagiya KanneSelf
2023
JawanKalee Gaikwad
2023
KulasamiDialogue
2023
MaaveeranMaaveeran's Narrator
2023
MichaelMichael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)
2023
Mumbaikar
2023
Viduthalai: Part IPerumal "Vaathiyaar"
2023
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum KelirPunithan/ Kirubanadhi
2023
MaharajaMaharaja
2024
Merry ChristmasAlbert Arogyasami
2024
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy TaleSelf
2024
Turbo(Voice)
2024
Viduthalai: Part IIPerumal "Vaathiyaar"
2024
Yaavarum VallavareSpecial Appearance
2024
AceBold Kannan
2025
Bun Butter JamLyricist
2025
KissNarrator
2025
Thalaivan ThalaiviiAgashaveeran
2025
ThudarumAnbu (Photo Appearance)
2025
BaththaBathvachalam 'Baththa'
2026
Gandhi TalksMahadev
2026
Jailer 2
2026
Kadhal Kadhai SollavaSelf
2026
Pocket Novel
2026
Thaai KizhaviLyricist
2026
TrainChandrababu
2026
Inji Vellam
20279P
96 Part 2Ram
Arasan
Idam Porul YaevalPandi
KN
Kai Neelam
M2
Maharaja 2Maharaja
Pisasu 2Dr. John
Slumdog - 33 Temple Road
TM
Thamizh Murugan
UV
Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Krithiga Udhayanithi Film
UV
Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Magizhthirumeni Project
UV
Untitled VJS - Pandiraj Film
YA
Yaarukkum AnjaelPresenter
Television
Bigg BossSelf - Host · 318 eps
2017NO
Namma Ooru HeroSelf - Presenter · 9 eps
2019
MasterChef TamilSelf - Host · 28 eps
2021
NavarasaDheena · 1 eps
2021NavarasaDialogue
2021
FarziMichael Vedanayagam · 8 eps
2023
The Great Indian Kapil ShowSelf · 1 eps
2024
Muthu Alias Kaattaan'Kaattaan' Muthu · 10 eps
2026Muthu Alias KaattaanProducer
2026Photos
Advertisement
Catalog data and artwork by TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.