Vijay Sethupathi

Biography

Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi, celebrated across Indian cinema as 'Makkal Selvan' (People's Treasure), is a National Film Award and two-time Filmfare Award-winning Indian actor, producer, and screenwriter acclaimed as one of the most unconventional, magnetic, and brilliant performers of his generation. After working as an accountant in Dubai and struggling for years playing background extras, Sethupathi achieved a sensational breakthrough in Karthik Subbaraj's Pizza (2012) and the black comedy Soodhu Kavvum (2013). Renowned for his casual realism, distinct voice modulation, and fearlessness in playing flawed or villainous characters, Sethupathi won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his heartbreaking portrayal of a transgender woman in Super Deluxe (2019). His iconic filmography features Vikram Vedha (2017), '96, Master (2021 opposite Thalapathy Vijay), Vikram (2022 opposite Kamal Haasan), Jawan (2023 opposite Shah Rukh Khan), Raj & DK's hit series Farzi, and Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas. Sethupathi is a true icon. Celebrated for his humility, captivating dialogue delivery, and fearless approach to unconventional roles across multiple Indian languages, Sethupathi has emerged as a beloved pan-Indian acting icon and a true modern master of character nuance.