Vijay Sethupathi was also known as Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu. He is a South Indian actor, lyricist, producer, and dialogue writer. He works mainly in Tamil films as well as in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. He got two Filmfare awards till now. Now he is one of the successful actors in the Tamil cinema industry. His best-known films are Pizza, Sundharapandian, Pannaiyarum Padhminiyum, Naduvula Konjam Pakatha Kanom, and Dharma Durai.
VIJAY SETHUPATHI
VIJAY SETHUPATHI EARLY LIFE
Vijay Sethupathi was born in Virudhunagar district. His parents are Kalimuthu and Saraswathi. He has three siblings. His brothers’ name was not known and his sister’s name is Jayashree. He did his schooling at MGR School in Chennai and Little Angels School. He went to Dhanraj Baid Jain college in Chennai and done a b.com course. He married Jessie in 2003.
VIJAY SETHUPATHI BIOGRAPHY
| Name | Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi |
| Nickname | Vijay Sethupathi |
| Date of birth | 16 January 1978 |
| age | 42 |
| Profession | Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Singer |
| Birthplace | Rajapalayam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai |
| School | Mgr Higher Secondary School |
| College | Dhanraj Baid Jain College |
| Educational qualifications | B.Com |
| Father | Kalimuthu |
| Mother ` | Saraswathi |
| Sister | Jayashree |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Hobbies | Singing, Writing |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Jessie |
| Marriage date ` | 2003 |
| Children | 2 |
| Daughter | Shreeja |
| Son | Surya |
| Zodiac | Capricorn |
| Eye colour | Black |
| Hair colour | Black |
Debut
Film: M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi
Tv: Penn (2006)
Production: Orange Mittai (2015)
VIJAY SETHUPATHI CAREER
His acting career started in 2004 in the film M Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi as a ‘boxing spectator’ role. In 2006, he made his debut in a Tamil serial named “Penn”. Then in 2010, he acted in many short films. In 2012 he got an award for the film “Naduvula Konjam Pakatha Kanom” and it boosts his career. He got the Edison award, Norway Tamil film festival award, etc. In 2015, he wrote and produced a Tamil film named “Orange Mitai” also sung several songs for that film. Then he owned a production studio named “Vijay Sethupathi Productions”. Now he has become a successful independent film star in Tamil cinema. Before acting in a lead role, he acted in many movies as a side character. He slowly got chances for the movies and then he becomes one of the successful actors in the Tamil cinema industry. Now he has a huge fan base and he is an inspiration to every person that Nothing is impossible.
VIJAY SETHUPATHI MOVIES
| 2004 | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai |
| 2007 | Lee |
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu |
| 2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla |
| 2010 | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru |
| 2011 | Varnam |
| 2012 | Pizza |
| 2012 | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom |
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara |
| 2014 | Rummy |
| 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda |
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam |
| 2014 | Thirudan Police |
| 2014 | Vanmam |
| 2015 | Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai |
| 2015 | Orange Mittai |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan |
| 2016 | Sethupathi |
| 2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum |
| 2016 | Iraivi |
| 2016 | Dharma Durai |
| 2016 | Aandavan Kattalai |
| 2016 | Rekka |
| 2017 | Kavan |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha |
| 2017 | Puriyatha Puthir |
| 2017 | Katha Nayagan |
| 2017 | Karuppan |
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren |
| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy |
| 2018 | Junga |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2018 | Seethakaathi |
| 2019 | Petta |
| 2019 | Sindhubaadh |
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan |
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule |
| 2020 | Ka Pae Ranasingam |
| 2021 | Master |
VIJAY SETHUPATHI FAVOURITES
| Colour | Blue and Black |
| Actor | Prabhu Deva, Rajinikanth And Dhanush |
| Actress | Simran |
| Movies | Mullum Malarum, Johny, 16 Vayathinile |
| Food | Traditional Food |
| Destination | South India |
| Director | Manikandan and Mani Ratnam |
VIJAY SETHUPATHI UPCOMING FILMS
| Year | Film |
| 2021 | Tughlaq durbar |
| 2021 | Kadaisi vivasayi |
| 2021 | Uppena |
| 2021 | Navarasa |
| 2021 | Maamanithan |
| 2021 | Laabam |
| 2021 | Yaadham oore yaavarum kelir |
VIJAY SETHUPATHI AWARDS
| Year | Award | Category | Film |
| 2012 | Tamil Nadu State Film | Best Villain | Sundarapandian |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Naduvula Konjam Pakk
atha Kanom |
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| Edison Awards | Male Rising Star | ||
| 2012 | Siima Awards | Beat Actor | Pizzaa |
| 2013 | Behind woods Gold Medal | Best Acting Performace | Soodhu Kavum
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara |
| 2016 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award | Best Actor | Darma Durai |
| 2017 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema | Best Villain | Vikram Vedha |
| 2019 | Indian Film Festival (Melbourne) | Best Actor | Super Deluxe |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | 96 |
He is one of the very few actors who has won awards for both Villain and hero roles. His unique way of acting and his dialogue deliveries are loved by many. He is very talented and he is a gem for the Tamil Cinema industry.