36 Facts About Vijay Sethupathi

Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu was born on 16 January 1978 and is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil films.

Vijay Sethupathi established himself as a successful actor with films such as Soodhu Kavvum, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, Iraivi, Vikram Vedha, '96, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Petta, Master, Vikram, Viduthalai Part 1, Viduthalai Part 2, Jawan and Maharaja.

Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu was born on 16 January 1978 and was raised in Rajapalayam until he moved to Chennai in 6th class.

Vijay Sethupathi attended the MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam and Little Angels Mat.

Vijay Sethupathi did a series of odd jobs for pocket money: salesman at a retail store, cashier at a fast food joint and a phone booth operator.

Vijay Sethupathi graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Dhanraj Baid Jain College in Thoraipakam.

Vijay Sethupathi had to take care of three siblings and moved to Dubai, United Arab Emirates as an accountant because it paid him four times more than what he was making in India.

Vijay Sethupathi recalled director Balu Mahendra remarking that he had a "very photogenic face", and motivated him to pursue an acting career; however he never cast Sethupathi in his films.

Vijay Sethupathi subsequently joined the Chennai-based theatre group Koothu-P-Pattarai as an accountant and actor where he observed actors from close quarters.

Vijay Sethupathi made his beginnings as a background actor, particularly playing the role of the lead character's friend in a few films.

Vijay Sethupathi acted in television series, including the well-known series Penn that began in March 2006, as well as several short films as part of the television show Nalaya Iyakunar for Kalaignar TV.

Vijay Sethupathi worked with Karthik Subbaraj on many short films, who later cast him in his first feature film, subsequently garnering him the Best Actor award for one of his films at the Norway Tamil Film Festival short film competition.

Vijay Sethupathi accompanied a group of actors who went to director Selvaraghavan's studio to audition for his gangster film Pudhupettai and was selected to play Dhanush's friend in the film.

Vijay Sethupathi played a man from a lower class in Varnam.

Vijay Sethupathi enacted the role of Michael, a delivery boy in the former and a young man named Prem who sustains short-term memory loss two days before his marriage in the latter, with his performance in both films being praised by critics.

Vijay Sethupathi seems to have the knack of choosing the right role and script and he effortlessly slips into his character as Kumar.

The depth in his innocence and the foolhardiness in his love are a couple of things that stand tall in the character he plays, and Vijay Sethupathi has pulled it off in grand style.

Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, based on its same-titled short film, revolved around an old man and his vintage car Premier Padmini, with Vijay Sethupathi starring as its chauffeur.

Vijay Sethupathi was next seen in the action drama Vanmam directed by debutant Jaikrishna.

Behindwoods stated that the stand out element in the film is Vijay Sethupathi, who has managed to attach his performance to the nativity of the location to the best of his ability.

Vijay Sethupathi was next seen in the rom-com Naanum Rowdy Dhaan directed by Vignesh Shivan which became his highest-grossing movie until date.

Vijay Sethupathi then appeared in Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.

Vijay Sethupathi then starred in C Prem Kumar's romantic drama '96 alongside Trisha which released a week after the release of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.

Vijay Sethupathi later announced that he was opting out of the film on Muralitharan's request after political controversy regarding the role.

In 2021, Sethupathi appeared in Lokesh Kanagaraj's film Master alongside Vijay.

Vijay Sethupathi then appeared in the Telugu film Uppena, which was written and directed by Bucchi Babu Sana.

Vijay Sethupathi appeared in Mughizh in which his daughter makes her debut.

In 2022, Vijay Sethupathi appeared in the drama film Kadaisi Vivasayi directed by M Manikandan.

Vijay Sethupathi acted in Malayalam movie 19 starring with Nithya Menen and was released by streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.

In 2023, Vijay Sethupathi appeared in Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara in the lead role.

Vijay Sethupathi played as an arms dealer, which was significantly praised by critics and the audience.

Vijay Sethupathi has taken part in the rally along with actresses Gayathrie and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.

Vijay Sethupathi has three siblings, one elder brother, one younger brother and one younger sister.

Vijay Sethupathi returned from Dubai in 2003 to marry his girlfriend, Jessie, whom he had met and dated online.

Vijay Sethupathi named his son Surya in the remembrance of his friend who died during his school days.

Vijay Sethupathi was named the "Top Tamil Actor", by Rediff.