Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay Gurunatha Sethupathi (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil films. He is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He has also worked in Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada language films.
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Vijay Sethupathi in 2024 | |
| Born | Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi 16 January 1978 |
| Other names | Makkal Selvan |
| Alma mater | Dhanraj Baid Jain College |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse |
Jessie Sethupathi (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
Following a stint as an NRI accountant in Dubai, Sethupathi started his film career working as a background actor and initially played minor supporting roles before his first lead role in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010). In 2012, he rose to fame with Sundarapandian, Pizza and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom.
Sethupathi established himself with the films Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013), Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014), Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016), Iraivi (2016), Vikram Vedha (2017), '96 (2018), Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018), Petta (2019), Master (2021) and Vikram (2022). For playing a trans woman in Super Deluxe (2019), he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has also starred in the Hindi series Farzi and film Jawan (both 2023).