Vijay Sethupathi’s on-screen dominance leaves us in awe. The Tamil actor ventured into the world of cinema in 1996. Starting with small and uncredited roles at first, his first debut movie as a lead actor came with the 2010 film Thenmerku Paruvakaatru. He did not have to look back since. Vijay Sethupathi’s versatility in portraying diverse and challenging roles made him one of the much-loved actors in the industry.
Especially his cold stares in films where the Tamil star plays the antagonist send shivers down our spine. On the occasion of Vijay Sethupathi’s 46th birthday on January 16, let’s take a look back at some of his popular, latest, and upcoming films.
Top Movies
Jawan (2023)
Vijay Sethupathi essayed the role of villain and arms dealer Kalee Gaikwad in director Atlee’s blockbuster film Jawan. Although the action-entertainer was led by Shah Rukh Khan, with Nayanthara as the female lead, Sethupathi stole the show with his stellar acting prowess and on-screen presence. His fight sequence with SRK also deserves a special mention.
Vikram (2022)
Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and starring Kamal Haasan in the lead, Vikram was a box-office success. But Vijay Sethupathi definitely contributed to the film’s triumph with his chilly portrayal of a ruthless drug mafia Sandhanam. Vikram revolves around a special agent who investigates a murder mystery, committed by a group of masked serial killers.
Kadaisi Vivasayi (2021)
This M Manikandan directorial was the winner of the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The story was about a poor farmer who gets the responsibility of harvesting paddy in his field. However, he gets arrested under false accusations while his crops get ruined due to neglect. Vijay Sethupathi as Ramaiah was a man who had lost someone dear to him and an individual who loved nature.
Super Deluxe (2019)
Vijay Sethupathi proved his versatility by starring in this heart-touching film by national award-winning director Thiagarajan Kumararaja. The actor breathed life into the transgender character named Shilpa and delivered such a hard-hitting performance that he earned the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Shilpa’s rage, longing, and compassion were portrayed beautifully by Sethupathi. Fahadh Faasil, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Ramya Krishnan played important parts.
Vikram Vedha (2017)
Vijay Sethupathi delivered one of the finest performances in the 2017 crime-action drama Vikram Vedha. The plot centers around a strict police officer named Vikram who accompanied by his accomplice Simon embarks on a hunt to arrest Vedha — a notorious murderer and smuggler. Madhavan played the role of Vikram while Vijay Sethupathi played Vedha.
Soodhu Kavvum (2013)
Under Nalan Kumaraswamy’s direction, Vijay gave one of his most outstandingly superb performances in this dark comedy-thriller. His portrayal of Das, a kidnapper with a conscience was just brilliant. In the film, Das and his kidnapping team take a politician’s son hostage, only to find out that he was planning his own kidnapping to extract money from his father.
Pizza (2012)
Pizza is a horror thriller that catapulted Vijay’s stardom. The story narrates the story of a pizza delivery boy Micheal Karthikeyan aka Sethupathi who finds himself in a mysterious situation during a pizza delivery that changes his life forever. Pizza became so popular that the film was remade in Bengali, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
Latest Movie
Merry Christmas
Vijay Sethupathi’s latest film Merry Christmas has rightfully become the talk of the town. Starring opposite Katrina Kaif, the thriller was released in the theatres on January 12. The story revolves around two strangers who stumble upon one another on Christmas Eve. However, a night of romance turns into a crime scene in this Sriram Raghavan directorial. Merry Christmas is currently enjoying good reviews from the masses and critics.
Upcoming Movies
Viduthalai: Part 2
After a power-packed performance in the 2023 Vetrimaaran directorial Viduthalai, Vijay Sethupathi will once again slip into the shoes of Perumal Vaathiyaar in the film’s sequel — Viduthalai: Part 2, with Vetrimaan taking the director’s chair again. As per reports, Manju Warrier will be essaying the role of Sethupathi’s on-screen wife in the upcoming movie.
Maharaja
One of the much-anticipated Vijay Sethupathi films is the action-drama Maharaja. Written and directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, Maharaja is Sethupathi’s 50th film. The first-look poster featuring an injured Sethupathi in blood-soaked clothes, sitting on a chair with a sickle in his hand created quite the buzz. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is also a part of this big-budget project.
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